Diwali Gift: CM Yogi Adityanath announces Bonus for 14.82 lakh UP govt employees

CM Yogi Adityanath to gift Bonus on Diwali: Ahead of Diwali, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a big gift to the state employees of Uttar Pradesh. CM has announced that the state's 14.82 lakh state employees will receive a bonus and the state government will bear the expenditure of Rs 1022 crore for the bonus. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided that government employees will be given financial benefits as a recognition for their hard work.

The official statement read, “The decision reflects the government’s respect for employees’ dedication and aims to spread festive joy and enthusiasm among their families.” 

Who will be benefited?

As per the CM's decision, each employee will be awarded a bonus of up to Rs 6,908 based on 30 days' achievements. Employees earning salaries up to Matrix Level 8 (Rs 47,600- Rs1,51,100) will benefit from the bonus. Employees of state-funded educational institutions and local bodies will also be eligible. The Chief Minister has directed that the bonus be paid on time, so that employees' enthusiasm for Diwali celebrations is doubled.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma's Diwali Gift

On the other hand, Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also announced a diwali gift. He announced an ad hoc bonus for approximately six lakh state government employees. In his X post, he wrote, “Special Gift for State Government Employees on the Occasion of Diwali! Our government, dedicated to good governance, has announced the provision of an ad hoc bonus for approximately 6 lakh employees on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.”

"This bonus will be given to those state government employees who are working at pay level L-12 or grade pay ₹4800 and below salary scales. Each eligible employee will receive a maximum ad hoc bonus of ₹6774. The benefit of this decision will also extend to employees of Panchayat Samiti and District Council," the CM further wrote.