Coal Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, have announced a performance-linked reward of ₹1,03,000 for non-executive workers, benefiting about 2.48 lakh employees, just ahead of the festive season.
In a major boost to the coal workforce, PSUs under the Ministry of Coal have announced a performance-linked reward (PLR) of ₹1,03,000 for non-executive employees. As mentioned in the Press Information Bureau, this decision was formalized after the sixth meeting of the standardization committee of the Joint Bipartite Committee for the Coal Industry, held on September 25, 2025.
Wide-Reaching Festive Bonus for Coal PSU workers
The PLR will benefit approximately 2.1 lakh non-executive cadre employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, alongside nearly 38,000 non-executive workers at Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). The payout comes at a critical time, offering much-needed financial relief and motivation to coal workers and their families during the festive period. The reward will be credited on a pro-rata basis tied to employee attendance, reflecting both individual effort and overall company performance.
For Coal India Limited and its sister firms, the financial impact of the PLR scheme exceeds ₹2,153 crores, with SCCL’s share at ₹380 crores. By recognizing the relentless work of non-executive staff, the initiative aims to drive greater productivity, enhance morale, and nurture a sense of belonging among the workforce. Worker welfare and motivation are central to CIL and the Ministry of Coal’s ongoing efforts, and this bonus is aligned with their vision of supporting those who play a vital role in the mining sector—an essential component of India’s pursuit of self-reliance, or Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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This record PLR incentive affirms Coal PSUs’ commitment to rewarding hard work and dedication, with the festive season providing the ideal backdrop for this significant financial gesture. As outlined in the PIB release, such timely rewards not only acknowledge worker contributions but are also expected to boost operational efficiency and satisfaction across India’s coal industry.
