Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equal to 78 days' salary for the financial year 2021-22 to eligible non-gazetted railway employees (except RPF/RPSF personnel) before Dussehra/Puja. Prior to this, a total of 73816 employees working in all the divisions, construction organizations, workshops, plant depots etc. of Central Railway would be benefited. A total of Rs 129.09 crore has been paid by East Central Railway on this item. The salary calculation limit prescribed for payment of PLB is Rs 7,000 per month. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee for 78 days is Rs 17,951.
It is to be noted that railway employees have played an important role in the functioning of passenger and goods transport services, which has proved to be a catalyst for the economy. In fact, the railway employees ensured smooth movement of essential commodities like food, manure, coal and other commodities even during the lockdown period. Railways ensured that there is no shortage of such items in the area of need.
The payment of PLB will act as an incentive and result in a large number of Railway employees, especially those involved in the execution and operation of the Railways, to improve their productivity and ensure safety, speed and service to the Railway customers. will be inspired.
