Pre-Diwali Bonanza: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Announces ₹7,000 Bonus for 16,800 Staff, Unveils Infrastructure Upgrades in Naroda

AHMEDABAD — The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced a major festive windfall for its Class-4 workforce ahead of Diwali, approving a ₹7,000 bonus per employee. The decision, which will directly benefit nearly 16,800 municipal staff, carries an exchequer cost of approximately ₹11.76 crore.

Alongside the financial boost, the civic body expanded the city’s educational and community footprint in the Naroda zone, inaugurating a fully upgraded community hall and two key public school infrastructure projects.

₹11.76 Crore Diwali Payout for Class-4 Workforce

The bonus decision follows the Gujarat government Finance Department's resolution passed on 2 November 2026, reinforced by an official circular issued on 3 November. Under state guidelines, the civic body cleared the payment of ₹7,000 to each eligible Class-4 worker, ensuring financial relief and festive cheer across municipal cadres before the festival.

The move places an additional financial responsibility of ₹11.76 crore on the municipal corporation, delivering much-needed assistance to front-line administrative and civic staff across the metropolis.

₹6.23 Crore Overhaul for Naroda Muthiya Community Hall

Strengthening civic amenities in the eastern belt, Mayor Hitesh Barot officially opened the renovated and modernised Naroda Muthiya Community Hall located near the Ganesh Temple in the Naroda ward. Upgraded at a cost of ₹6.23 crore, the facility has been redesigned across two floors spanning 435 square metres each.

Key specifications of the newly revamped venue include:

• Dual-Level Seating: The ground floor accommodates 260 to 300 guests, while the fully air-conditioned first floor provides an additional capacity of 260 to 300 visitors.
• Open Party Plot: Spanning 1,476 square metres, the outdoor space can host gatherings for 600 to 650 people.
• Auxiliary Facilities: A dedicated 309.14 sq m kitchen unit, a 266.30 sq m stage and dressing room section, alongside modern toilet blocks and a security booth.
• Site Infrastructure: Reinforced cement concrete (RCC) access roads, paved blocks, perimeter walls, and upgraded fire-fighting installations.
• Parking Capacity: Dedicated bays capable of accommodating 110 two-wheelers and 80 four-wheelers.

Educational Push: New School Building and Classrooms Unveiled

Focusing on primary education infrastructure, Mayor Barot also inaugurated two major school projects across the Thakkarbapanagar and Naroda assembly constituencies, set to benefit over 1,000 students.

Constructed under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (Gandhinagar) initiative at a cost of ₹1.21 crore, the newly built Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Public School was officially handed over to the public. Concurrently, six additional classrooms built at a cost of ₹2.05 crore were launched at the S.R.P. Gujarati School No. 2 in Naroda.

Together, the civic body's dual announcement of Diwali bonuses and public infrastructure expansion underscores AMC's ongoing focus on employee welfare and community development across Ahmedabad.