In recognition of the outstanding performance of railway staff, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Mod,i has approved the payment of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for railway employees.

This move, worth Rs 1,865.68 crore, will benefit around 10.91 lakh non-gazetted railway employees across the country.

Cabinet Clears Productivity-Linked Bonus

Every year, the government announces the PLB ahead of the Durga Puja and Dussehra festivals. This year too, the employees will receive the equivalent of 78 days’ wages as a bonus, with the maximum payable amount fixed at Rs 17,951 per employee.

The decision comes as a morale booster for the employees and a recognition of their role in the improved performance of the Indian Railways in 2024–25.

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