{
  "id": 18322158,
  "title": "KDMC Sanitation Workers Get Diwali Bonus As Sumit Elcoplast Extends Benefits To Employees Earning Above ₹21,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/kdmc-sanitation-workers-get-diwali-bonus-as-sumit-elcoplast-extends",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:56:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/kdmc-sanitation-workers-get-diwali-bonus-as-sumit-elcoplast-extends-benefits-to-employees-earning-above-21000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a heartening move ahead of Diwali, Sumit Elcoplast Kalyan SMW Private Limited has rewarded its sanitation workers of Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) with a bonus, extending benefits to those earning over ₹21,000 per month. The annual bonus, disbursed on November 4, 2026, went directly into the employees' bank accounts. The company, responsible for solid waste management and garbage collection in seven wards of KDMC, acknowledged the crucial role played by its workforce in maintaining the city's sanitation system. The bonus calculation took into account each employee's date of joining and length of service during the financial year. Notably, the company's decision was not limited to employees earning up to ₹21,000 per month, but also extended to those drawing higher salaries. This broader coverage was a result of careful consideration of provisions under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Code on Wages, 2019, alongside the company's own approved policy and eligibility criteria. Employees are advised to verify the receipt of their bonus through their salary records and bank statements, reaching out to the Human Resources department for any discrepancies or queries. The company clarified that employees who held positions at other organizations before joining Sumit Elcoplast during the 2025-26 financial year would need to contact their previous employers for any bonus dues related to their prior employment.",
  "summary": "Kalyan: In a Diwali bonanza for sanitation workers responsible for keeping Kalyan-Dombivli clean, Sumit Elcoplast Kalyan SMW Private Limited has credited annual bonuses to eligible employees deployed across seven wards of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC). The bonus for the financial year 2025-26 was transferred directly to employees' bank accounts on November 4, 2026, the company…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}