The subject of revision of Incentive Scheme has been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways for some time. After detailed examination, the Railway Board has decided as under with regard to various aspects related to the incentive scheme being followed by DCW, Patiala.
i) The authorized direct man-hours shall be reduced by 05% in all production groups.
ii) The bonus factor shall be minimum of the pay scale for each category as presently eligible for production incentive.
iii) Equalizing factor of 1.3, i.e. 30% adhoc incentive, shall be allowed for all the categories of staff presently eligible for production incentive.
iv) Section Engineers in Rs.6500-10500 and Senior Engineers in Rs.7450-11500 directly supervising work of staff working on the shop floor will henceforth be entitled to monthly payment of Incentive Bonus calculated at a flat rate of 15% of their Basic Pay per month.
v) The above changes shall be applicable with effect from 1.9.99. Revised due and drawn incentives the former based on improved productivity norms shall be made for arrears payment.
vi) There shall be following changes in the formulae for calculation of incentive bonus.
a) GPI = (1.2 x Eligible production in the month/ base output) x (100 - Actual Absentecism % in the month)/84
b) Incentive % for Groups 1.9 & 10 = (GPI - 1) x (GPI/1.2)3.
Note:(GPI/1.2)3 cannot have a value less than 1).
c) Incentive % for Groups 2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8= 1(GPI-1) x -- 80 + (DCW loco rebuilt outturn factor-1) x 20) x (GPI/1.2)2 x (DCW loco rebuilt outturn factor/1.2).
Note:(GpI/1.2)2 x (DCW loco rebuilt out turn factor/ 1.2) cannot have a value less than I).
vii) The incentive scheme shall be again reviewed after 2 years so that corrective action, if any, can be taken at that stage.
viii) The overtime booking in sections covered under incentive should be eliminated completely.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate.