Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has congratulated Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) workers on the announcement of a Performance Linked Reward (PLR) bonus. Eligible employees will receive Rs.1,10,250 each for 2025-26. In a statement, he said the bonus will bring additional financial relief to workers and their families during Diwali.
The Coal India Joint Consultative Committee, which comprises national trade unions, took the decision at a meeting at Coal India Limited headquarters in Kolkata.
Dussehra profit-sharing already paid
Kishan Reddy recalled that Singareni workers had already received an average profit-sharing amount of Rs.1,53,912 each during Dussehra. He said the additional PLR will further strengthen their financial position during the festive season.
He appreciated the workers’ contribution to meeting the country’s energy requirements and supporting industrial growth. He described them as the backbone of India’s energy security.
Kishan Reddy said the Centre, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, is committed to workers’ welfare, financial security, workplace safety and improved living standards. He assured that the government will continue to support Singareni’s development and employee welfare.