Diwali cheer: Bonus for 30 lakh govt workers

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the immediate disbursal of Rs 3,737 crore of bonus and non-productivity linked bonus to 30 lakh central government employees within a week, which the government will boost demand in the festive season. Union minister Prakash Javadekar said at least 30 lakh non-gazetted employees will be benefited by the bonus announcement.