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Cabinet approves bonus for railway employees
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved productivity-linked bonus for railway employees.
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved productivity-linked bonus for railway employees.
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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar: For 11 lakh railway employees, this govt has consistently for last 6 years, being giving record bonus, equivalent to the wage of 78 days. This year also, 11,52,000 employees will get 78 days wage as bonus. This is the reward for productivity. pic.twitter.com/XnDpz2uHfc
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2019
Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said it will benefit 11.52 lakh railway employees who will get 78 days wages as bonus.
He said the step would entail an expenditure of over Rs 2,000 crore and was an acknowledgement of the employees' contribution to efficient railway operations. (ANI)