Mumbai, October 16, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a Diwali bonus of ₹31,000 for its officers, employees, teachers, and non-teaching staff. The decision, approved by Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, comes as a festive gesture to boost employee morale ahead of Diwali.
Beneficiaries of the Bonus
The ₹31,000 “Sanugrah Anudan” (gratuity grant) will be given to:
BMC officers and employees
Teachers and non-teaching staff in BMC-run and aided primary schools
Secondary school teachers and employees of aided and unaided institutions
Teaching staff of ‘Adhyapak Vidyalayas’ and other full-time educational employees
Gifts for Other Workers
In addition to the bonus, BMC has also announced special Diwali gifts for other categories:
Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) will receive a ₹14,000 “Bhau Beej” gift
Anganwadi teachers and assistants will receive gifts worth ₹5,000
The move has been warmly welcomed by civic unions and educators, who described it as a morale-boosting gesture for thousands of municipal employees across Mumbai.
