Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation Announces ₹15,500 Diwali Ex-Gratia For 4,101 Employees, ₹1,000 Hike Over Last Year

Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation has announced a ₹15,500 Diwali ex-gratia payment for 4,101 eligible employees, marking a ₹1,000 increase over last year. Mayor Narayan Chaudhary announced the hike, with ₹7 crore proposed in the 2026-27 budget. Beneficiaries include municipal and education department employees.