Railways Approves 78-Day Bonus for Over 11.4 Lakh Employees Ahead of Festive Season

The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for more than 11.4 lakh eligible railway employees, recognising their contribution to the efficient functioning of the Indian Railways.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. According to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the government has allocated over ₹2,009 crore for the bonus payment.

The annual bonus is provided to eligible non-gazetted railway employees ahead of the festive season. The initiative aims to reward their performance and encourage greater efficiency, productivity and dedication towards railway operations.

Under the approved scheme, each eligible employee can receive a maximum bonus of ₹17,951 for the 78-day period.

During the briefing, Vaishnaw also highlighted the ongoing recruitment drive in the Indian Railways. He stated that recruitment is currently underway for approximately 1.65 lakh posts, creating employment opportunities for aspiring candidates across the country.