Telangana Government Awards Diwali Bonus of Rs. 1.03 Lakh to 39,500 Coal Mine Workers

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The Telangana government-owned public sector undertaking, Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has credited a Diwali bonus of Rs. 1.03 lakh to each of the 39,500 workers employed in the state's coal mines. This move is a testament to the state government's continued commitment to employee welfare. According to the Performance Linked Reward (PLR) scheme, the bonus applies to workers who completed at least 190 muster days in underground mines or 240 muster days in open-cast and surface operations during the 2024-25 fiscal year. The bonus has been credited into the bank accounts of the workers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Telangana government has awarded a Diwali bonus of Rs. 1.03 lakh to 39,500 coal mine workers employed by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
  • The bonus is part of the Performance Linked Reward (PLR) scheme, which applies to workers who completed at least 190 muster days in underground mines or 240 muster days in open-cast and surface operations during the 2024-25 fiscal year.
  • Employees who completed fewer working days will be paid the bonus on a pro-rata basis, while those dismissed for misconduct, violence, or damage to company property will not get the bonus.
  • The bonus has been credited into the bank accounts of the workers, and the state government urges employees to make prudent use of the bonus amount for family needs or savings in government schemes.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and SCCL Managing Director N Balaram have welcomed the move, stating that it will bring festive cheer to nearly 40,000 Singareni families.

Statistics:

  • Rs. 409 crore (Rs. 400 crore bonus + expenses) allocated by the state government for the Diwali bonus.
  • 39,500 coal mine workers employed by SCCL who will receive the Diwali bonus.
  • Rs. 1.03 lakh credited as Diwali bonus to each eligible worker.
  • 190 muster days required for underground mine workers to receive the full bonus amount.
  • 240 muster days required for open-cast and surface operation workers to receive the full bonus amount.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times article - no date mentioned in the original text, cited as "Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times".