Chennai, Oct 6 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, has mandated a 20 percent bonus along with an ex-gratia for staff members working in state-run corporations and boards, which encompasses the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and State Transport Corporations, for the financial year 2024–25.

This initiative is designed to acknowledge the hard work of employees and uplift morale as the festive season approaches.

In an official statement, CM Stalin noted that this decision is part of the state's dedication to support its workforce and foster enhanced performance within Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

The directive applies to employees categorized under ‘C’ and ‘D’, who are essential to the operations of these entities.

As per the new framework, employees from profitable public sector units in the ‘C’ and ‘D’ grades will receive 8.33 percent of their annual salary as a legal bonus along with an extra 11.67 percent as ex-gratia, culminating in a total of 20 percent.

Workers at TANGEDCO, State Transport Corporations, Tamil Nadu Consumer Goods Trading Corporation (TNCGTC), and the Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Cooperative Federation (Aavin) will also qualify for the entire 20 percent, contingent upon their eligibility.

For those employed in PSUs that do not yield allocable surplus, the state still plans to offer assistance — they will receive a minimum of 8.33 percent as a bonus, plus 1.67 percent ex-gratia, totaling 10 percent.

Employees of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board and Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) will similarly receive 8.33 percent bonus along with 1.67 percent ex-gratia.

Moreover, temporary staff at the Tamil Nadu Consumer Goods Corporation will get a one-time ex-gratia payment of ₹3,000.

Depending on their salary range, eligible permanent employees will receive amounts between ₹8,400 and ₹16,800 as part of this initiative. This decision is set to benefit over 2.69 lakh employees across Tamil Nadu's public sector and is projected to cost the government ₹376.01 crore.

Future orders will be released for employees of other cooperative and allied institutions. Officials stated that this announcement aims to inspire employees and allow them to embrace the upcoming festive season with greater excitement, while also reinforcing the government's goodwill towards its workforce.