New Delhi, Sept 24 (UNI) In a major festive season gesture, the union Cabinet today approved Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for eligible non-gazetted railway employees.

The bonus, amounting to Rs. 1,865.68 crore, will benefit over 10.91 lakh employees ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals, said an official statement here.

According to the Ministry of Railways, the bonus is a recognition of the commendable performance by railway staff in the financial year 2024–25. During the year, Indian Railways achieved record freight loading of 1,614.90 million tonnes and transported nearly 7.3 billion passengers, reflecting improved operational efficiency and service delivery.

The maximum PLB amount per eligible employee has been fixed at Rs. 1

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