The order was released just before the Dussehra/Puja holidays to boost economic demand during the festival season.
You can find the formal notification (RBE No. 120/2022) on the Southern Railway Circulars Portal or the Eastern Railway Personnel Department site. Economic and Operational Impact Download Plb Oct22 pdf
Eligible non-gazetted employees received a maximum of ₹17,951 , based on a wage calculation ceiling of ₹7,000 per month . The order was released just before the Dussehra/Puja
The government estimated a financial implication of ₹1,832.09 crore . 832.09 crore .