Indian Government Announces Productivity Bonus for Railway Employees Ahead of Diwali
The Indian government has approved a substantial productivity bonus for railway employees, rewarding their hard work with 78 days salary.
New Delhi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian government has delivered a significant Diwali gift to railway employees. The Union Cabinet has approved a productivity-linked bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ salary for 11.40 lakh railway workers. A total of ₹2,009 crores has been allocated for this initiative.
Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision on social media platform X, stating, “This is a major gift from the Modi government to railway employees before Diwali. Today, the Cabinet decided to grant a PLB equivalent to 78 days’ salary for 11.40 lakh railway employees, with ₹2,009 crores approved for this purpose. This decision reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to honoring the hard work of railway staff and ensuring their welfare.”
During a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the exemplary performance of railway employees was acknowledged. The payment of ₹2,009.61 crores in PLB has been approved for 1,140,770 railway workers.
Each year, eligible railway employees receive their PLB before the Durga Puja and Dussehra holidays. This year, approximately 11.40 lakh non-gazetted railway employees will receive the bonus, which serves as an incentive to enhance railway performance.
Eligible employees will receive a maximum payment of ₹17,951 for 78 days. This amount will be distributed among various categories of railway staff, including track maintenance workers, loco pilots, train managers, station masters, supervisors, technicians, assistant technicians, pointsmen, ministerial staff, and other Group ‘C’ personnel.
According to government reports, the railway sector performed exceptionally well in the fiscal year 2025-26, handling a record 1,670 million tons of freight and providing transport services to approximately 7.41 billion passengers. The decision to issue bonuses is a recognition of this outstanding performance.
