Bonus and Onam advance announced for RPL employees
The Kerala Labour department has approved a 20% bonus and a ₹10,000 Onam advance for Rehabilitation Plantations Limited (RPL) employees. The company will secure a loan to cover these payments, and the Labour Minister has scheduled a visit to address further worker grievances.
Why it matters
This demonstrates state intervention in labor welfare and the financial management of public sector enterprises during festive periods.
The Keralam Labour department has decided to grant a 20% bonus alongside an Onam advance of ₹10,000 to the employees of Rehabilitation Plantations Limited (RPL) for the 2025–26 financial year. The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting chaired by Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna on Wednesday (August 19, 2026). To facilitate the payment of the bonus and associated employee benefits, RPL will raise a loan of ₹15 lakh.
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