Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister announced Diwali bonus for government employees

Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal announced on November 6 that all government employees in Group C and Group B (not gazetted) would receive a bonus of Rs. 7,000 ahead of Diwali.

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At a press conference, Chief Minister Kejriwal announced that the Delhi government had set aside Rs. 56 crore to give 80,000 workers bonuses for Diwali.

Bonuses for Group C and non-gazetted Group B rank officials, including paramilitary forces, were also authorized by the Narendra Modi-led Central government last month. For 2022–2023, the finance ministry set a Rs. 7,000 cap on non-productivity linked bonuses, or ad hoc bonuses, for employees of the central government.

Hindus celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. It represents the triumph of knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness, and good over evil on a spiritual level.

#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says "...We will provide Rs 7,000 as a bonus to the Group B non-gazetted and Group C employees of Delhi Government. Currently, around 80,000 Group B non-gazetted and Group C employees are working with Delhi Govt. A total of Rs 56 crores will be… pic.twitter.com/A42efxIIsG

— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023

Every year on the 15th day of the month of Kartik, Amavasya, also known as the new moon, is when people celebrate Diwali. Diwali will be observed this year on a Sunday, November 12.

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