Thane Municipal Corporation Announces ₹25,000 Diwali Bonus

Thane Municipal Corporation Announces ₹25,000 Diwali Bonus for Employees, ₹6,000 Gift for ASHA Workers

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has announced a special Diwali bonus of ₹25,000 for its regular municipal and transport employees for the financial year 2026-27. The civic body has also approved a festive gift of ₹6,000 for each ASHA worker serving in its public health system.

The announcement brings good news for thousands of civic employees and frontline healthcare workers ahead of Diwali. The bonus amount has increased from ₹24,500 last year to ₹25,000 this year. The administration plans to transfer the payments directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts before the festival.

Mayor Sharmila Rohit Pimplolkar announced the decision during a press conference on Friday. The announcement follows discussions with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Thane Guardian Minister Eknath Shinde.

Thane Municipal Corporation Increases Diwali Bonus to ₹25,000

The TMC has increased its annual festive grant by ₹500 compared to last year. Under the new decision, eligible municipal and transport employees will receive ₹25,000 each as a Diwali bonus.

The decision was finalized after a special meeting chaired by Mayor Sharmila Pimplolkar in the presence of Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao and other senior officials.

Deputy Mayor Krishna Patil, Leader of the Opposition Shanu Pathan, and other civic representatives also attended the meeting. Officials reviewed the proposed festive payments and discussed arrangements to ensure that employees receive the money before Diwali.

Who Will Receive the ₹25,000 Diwali Bonus in Thane?

The festive bonus will benefit a total of 7,947 municipal and transport employees across different categories.

The beneficiaries include:

• 6,294 regular employees: Staff working in various departments of the Thane Municipal Corporation.
• 1,285 permanent transport employees: Workers serving the city's municipal transport services.
• 368 other workers: Direct contractual employees and other eligible municipal staff.

The decision will require an additional financial allocation of approximately ₹20.11 crore from the Thane Municipal Corporation.

TMC Approves ₹6,000 Diwali Gift for ASHA Workers

Along with the employee bonus, the Thane Municipal Corporation has approved a special Diwali gift of ₹6,000 for each ASHA worker associated with its civic healthcare system.

The decision recognizes the important contribution of ASHA workers to public health and community welfare across Thane.

These frontline healthcare workers support several important activities, including:

• Creating awareness about public health and hygiene.
• Supporting maternal and child healthcare services.
• Helping with vaccination and immunization programs.
• Conducting health surveys in local communities.
• Informing residents about government healthcare schemes.

Mayor Sharmila Pimplolkar appreciated their dedicated work and highlighted their role in connecting healthcare services with people at the community level.

Mayor Highlights Employees' Contribution to Thane's Development

Mayor Sharmila Pimplolkar said municipal employees work throughout the year to maintain essential civic services and ensure the smooth functioning of the city.

She added that the increased Diwali bonus is a way to recognize their hard work and bring additional happiness to their families during the festive season.

The special financial support for ASHA workers also reflects the civic body's appreciation for their contribution to public healthcare.

When Will Thane Municipal Employees Receive the Diwali Bonus?

According to the announcement, the Thane Municipal Corporation plans to credit the ₹25,000 employee bonus and ₹6,000 ASHA worker gift directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts before Diwali.

The decision is expected to provide financial support to thousands of families and help municipal employees and frontline healthcare workers celebrate the festival with greater happiness.

With the increased bonus and special recognition for ASHA workers, the Thane Municipal Corporation has extended its festive support to both its civic workforce and community healthcare teams.