Cabinet Approves 78-Day Bonus for Railway Employees:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 24 September 2025, approved the payment of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for 10,91,146 non-gazetted railway employees. The total financial implication of this move is ₹1,865.68 crore, aimed at rewarding railway staff for their contribution to an exceptionally successful performance year. This annual bonus, traditionally paid before Durga Puja and Dussehra, is a recognition of improved operational results and part of the government’s efforts to align staff motivation with institutional performance.
