Diwali bonanza for railway staff: 78-day bonus cleared for 11.4 lakh employees
The Indian government has approved a 78-day productivity-linked bonus for over 1.1 million railway employees. The move is intended to incentivize staff and recognize the railway's performance in freight and passenger transport for the 2025-26 period.
Why it matters
This represents a significant economic stimulus for a large segment of the Indian workforce and highlights government efforts to maintain operational efficiency in public infrastructure.
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days' wages worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for around 11.41 lakh eligible railway employees, recognising the Railways' performance in 2025-26.The maximum bonus payable to each eligible employee is Rs 17,951.
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