The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,865.68 crore Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 10,91,146 non-gazetted railway employees. This annual incentive, equivalent to 78 days’ wages, is set to benefit categories such as Track Maintainers, Loco Pilots, Station Masters, and Technicians, among others. The maximum payable amount per employee is ₹17,951. The PLB is typically disbursed before the Durga Puja/Dussehra holidays, aligning with this year’s festive season.
The government’s decision underscores its recognition of the railway staff’s exceptional performance during the fiscal year 2024-25. Notably, Indian Railways achieved a record cargo loading of 1,614.90 million tonnes and transported nearly 7.3 billion passengers, reflecting significant operational efficiency and growth.
This move is part of a broader strategy to boost economic activity during the festive period and to acknowledge the contributions of railway employees to the nation’s infrastructure development.
Source – https://www.bwpeople.in/article/cabinet-approves-rs1865-crore-plb-for-railway-employees-572986