The Ministry of Labour & Employment announced the successful resolution of two industrial disputes involving Bihar Gramin Bank through conciliation efforts by the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central), Patna, under the Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central). The settlements, reached on October 22 and 23, 2026, will provide total financial benefits of approximately ₹77.69 crore to over 10,900 employees of the bank.
The first settlement, reached on October 22 with the Bihar Gramin Bank Adhikari Sangh, Patna, is expected to benefit approximately 8,400 employees with financial benefits amounting to ₹67.17 crore. This settlement addresses key employee demands including payment of Performance Linked Incentive (PLI), officiating allowances, wage enhancement, enhancement of travel allowances, promotions, and compassionate appointments.
The second settlement, reached on October 23 with the Bihar Gramin Bank Workers Organisation (BGBWO), will benefit around 2,500 employees with financial benefits of approximately ₹10.52 crore, which includes recurring annual benefits of ₹9.02 crore. This settlement addresses demands relating to the effective implementation of the 12th Bipartite Settlement, enhancement of House Rent Allowance (HRA), increase in transport allowance for Divyang employees, payment of overtime, transparency in promotion processes, and the formation of a Negotiating Council.
The settlements were facilitated through constructive dialogue and active participation of both the employees' organisations and bank management, helping to resolve the disputes amicably and strengthen industrial harmony. These conciliation efforts reflect the commitment of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) Organisation toward safeguarding employees' interests and promoting fair labor practices.