NEW DELHI: The AAP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Tuesday announced a Diwali bonus fund of over Rs 60 crore for civic body employees.
Announcing the decision, Mayor Shelly Oberoi said, “As per the vision of Arvind Kejriwal, we are committed to supporting MCD employees and ensuring their hard work is acknowledged. This Diwali bonus is a gesture of our gratitude for their dedication and service to the citizens of Delhi.”
Ahead of the festival, the Delhi government has released a total fund of Rs 60.51 crore for the purpose, read a statement from the mayor’s office.
The non-productivity Linked Bonus (NPLB) for the fiscal year 2023-24 is open to all Group C employees and Group B non-gazetted employees, with eligibility extended to regular employees who have completed a minimum qualifying service of six months, the statement said. Eligible employees are entitled to a bonus of Rs 6,908. Daily wage employees who have worked for at least 240 days in last three years are eligible for a bonus of Rs 1,108.