Knot.dating Breaks Salary Norms for Elite Government Officers
Knot.dating, an AI-powered matchmaking platform, has introduced an exception for Class 1 government officers, allowing them to join without adhering to the existing high salary criterion of ₹50 lakh. The move, aimed at recognizing the prestige and stability of such roles, has ignited discussions on matchmaking norms and equality.
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Knot.dating, India's pioneering AI-driven matchmaking service, has amended its high-income membership regulation specifically for distinguished government officers. Previously, the platform only allowed men earning ₹50 lakh annually or more to enlist, although women faced no similar salary requirement.
Co-founder and CEO Jasveer Singh explained that the decision to include Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers acknowledges the prestige, stability, and influence associated with these roles. He emphasized that a government career offers invaluable attributes such as commitment and security, often absent in volatile private-sector jobs.
The platform, backed by significant investors including 3one4 Capital and notable entrepreneurs, had raised $3.2 million previously. This controversial move has spurred debates, with critics citing preferential treatment, while supporters laud it for recognizing the unique social value of government positions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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