GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL for Immediate Review and Implementation of Unfreezing of IDA (from April 2020 to Current Rates) for Medical Reimbursement under BSNL MRS.
AIGETOA extends heartfelt greetings on the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.
Let us embrace Lord Mahavir’s timeless teachings of Ahimsa (non-violence) and truth to build a harmonious and peaceful society.
Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) serve reminder as pre-notice to CMD BSNL regarding the continued non-resolution of key BSNL viability issues and long-pending HR matters, despite repeated assurances and earlier representations, no visible action and progress has been made on issues affecting BSNL revival, employee morale, and complete frustration in the employees.
Due to continued inaction on the crucial issues pertaining to BSNL and its employees, Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch shall proceed on “work according to rule” as mark of Protest starting from 16.04.2026. If the issues remain are not addressed with utmost urgency even now, BDM will be left with no option but to serve a full-fledged Organisational Mass action Programs Notice in due course. The responsibility for any industrial unrest in that scenario shall lie solely with BSNL Management.
A] BSNL’s viability Issues:
1] Posting of Regular CMD in BSNL for continuity in the implementation of the various decisions/projects and telecom initiatives of the government especially that of Atma Nirbhar Bharat in Telecom.
2] Immediate directions to the 4G vendors of BSNL to resolve the power, coverage and quality of service-related issues pertaining to the prestigious Swadeshi 4G Network to arrest the growing customer dis-satisfaction.
3] Implementation of the recommendations given by the Committee of Public undertakings (COPU) in its 6th Report for BSNL dated 18th December 2024 submitted to the 18th Lok Sabha and implementation of one company-one policy by ending the disparity between regular employees of BSNL vis-à-vis the employees on deputation.
4] Immediate steps to arrest the continued downfall in the operational revenue of BSNL and consistent churn out of subscribers from BSNL. White Paper on various initiatives launched during last two years along with the associated cost benefit analysis. White paper on reasons for revenue decline despite unparalleled support from government.
5] Immediate Steps to ensure mandatory use of Swadeshi 4G Service provided by BSNL for all the Government organizations and PSUs including its employees wherever the reimbursement is made by the company/organization against the use of Telecom Services.
6] White Paper on the outcome of the Consultant “BCG” appointed for Organization Transformation in Strategic Area vis-à-vis the expenditure made including the details of additional resources provided like Office Space, electricity etc. for their day to day working.
7] White paper on all the pending Committee Reports on HR issues where committee has taken time more than three months to submit the recommendations and fixation of responsibility for delay in submission of these Reports.
8] White Paper on Expenditure made on Mass Transfers along with cost benefit analysis and the reasons for deviation from the approved transfer policy. Routine mass Transfer should be avoided to save expenditure and only need based Transfers should be done.
B] Resolution of the Long Pending HR Issues:
1] Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL for executives by waiving of the affordability clause in view of the BSNL’s status as strategic PSU and its involvement in the “Make in India” initiative for development of Swadeshi 4G/5G Technology. Finalization of Wage negotiation for non-executives.
2] Delinking of Pension Revision with Profitability of BSNL. Pension Revision of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners at par with Central Government Pensioners and implementation of Hon’ble PBCAT judgement.
3] “One Company – One Policy” for all Employee in BSNL. The disparity in the Pay, Perks & allowances and Promotional avenues of those on deputation and those Recruited/absorbed in BSNL must be removed and equal rights must be given to all.
4] Settlement of residuals of 2nd PRC recommendation.
5] Immediate Scrapping of SET Recruitment process which is an insult and abuse to the qualified and experienced workforce of BSNL.
6] Creation of internal management hierarchy for BSNL by ensuring the promotions for all eligible executives across all streams/cadres in line with the proposal submitted by the recognized associations of BSNL which not only provides smooth career progression opportunity to the employees of BSNL but also saves a lot of expenditure in the form of unnecessary litigation expenses.
7] Settlement of all the pending seniority disputes in line with the DoP&T guidelines.
8] Immediate issuance of all pending promotions in Executive and non-executive cadres.
9] Withdrawal of the charge sheet issued to the AIGETOA Circle office bearers of Chennai Telecom Circle.
10] Review of deficit and surplus circle transfer policy to enable inter circle, rule-8, Spouse, PWD and Medical cases transfer. Issuance of the Revised Transfer policy in line with the suggestions submitted by the recognized associations which has been kept pending for more than a year after finalization.
11] Implementation of E1 instead of NE-12 scale for the non-executives at par with MTNL.
12] Granting one time option to be covered under the CCS (Pension) rules 1972 for the executives and non-executives whose recruitment process was initiated / notified by DoT before formation of BSNL.
13] Holding of Membership Verification through democratic Process of Secret Ballot rather than the undemocratic Check-Off System which will tilt the advantage in favor of existing recognized unions and associations.
BSNL Corporate Office has issued an order mandating uniform lanyards/ribbons for Identity Cards of all employees across the organization.
As per the BSNL CO Admin Order dated 25.03.2026, a standard design has been finalized to ensure uniformity in employee identification. All units have been directed to implement the same and ensure that employees wear ID cards only with the approved lanyard design.
While uniformity in identity presentation is a positive step, it is equally important that core HR issues impacting employees are addressed with similar urgency. Employees continue to await resolution of long-pending matters related to promotions, pay, and superannuation benefits.
A balanced approach focusing on both organizational discipline and employee welfare will go a long way in strengthening morale and productivity.
BSNL Corporate Office has extended the last date for submission of the self-certificate for Professional Upgradation Allowance (PUA) for the financial year 2025-26.
As per the order dated 25.03.2026, the ERP-ESS portal has been reopened to facilitate executives who could not submit their certificates earlier. The revised deadline is now 31 March 2026.
On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, we extend our heartfelt greetings to all.
May the ideals of Lord Shri Ram guide us towards righteousness, strength, and unity. May this sacred day bring peace, prosperity, and positivity to you and your family.
Let us continue to work with dedication, integrity, and commitment towards building a stronger and progressive organization.
Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) writes to General Secretaries of Executives and Non-Executives placing strong objection to the decisions taken in the meeting dated 10.03.2026 which is a deliberate act to derail the long found unity established recently due to immature demands from two of the participating associations.
In the above backdrop, BDM place following objections on record to avoid any ambiguity and attempt to create confusion amongst members:
1] “2. To write a letter to CMD BSNL and to have a Meeting with CMD BSNL for preparatory works for resolving pending HR issues of BSNL Executives and Employees in the Month of April 2026 as assured for the last six months”
We strongly denounce this approach. It was decided earlier to serve action programs and do something concrete or give a clarity that nothing will be done by the forum instead of befooling the employees through these gimmicks.
2] “3. To oppose any Lateral Entry at Managerial level above JTO/JAO and demand for immediate review of ongoing SET Recruitment process with priority to available Internal Talent in BSNL.”
Surprisingly, there has been a change in stand of the Forum from “no SET” to “allow the available internal executives” who fulfil the age and qualification criteria. Even a novice also can understand that without scraping the process nothing can be changed and the internal executives fulfilling the age and qualification criteria are automatically eligible. The debarring clause refers to any additional consideration/weightage and not on applying for the exam by the eligible INTERNAL CANDIDATES. To justify making them eligible as an achievement is just an attempt to befool the employees by the leader proposing for the change in this stand. The proponents of such compromising approach are not at all worried about the future of young executives.
3] “4. The issue of undue delay in positive consideration of illegal and unethical Charge sheets to Office Bearers of SNEA & AIGETOA with Major Punishment of reduction of two increments for two years just for entering office of Shri Partibhan, CGM CHTD Circle was discussed in length and it was decided to believe on one more assurance by BSNL Management for its positive consideration before retirement of Shri Partibhan CGM CHTD/TN by 31/03/2026.”
Nothing can be more ridiculous than this statement – “believing on one more assurance by BSNL Management” – Management has assured in the month of January 26 and today we are in March. Still we want to believe and do nothing and leave our office bearers to lurch.
4] “5. It was also decided that if appeals submitted by these OBs against Punishment orders are not decided before the last week of March 2026, then start a protest action by observing Black Week before retirement of Shri. Parthiban i. e. from 25/03/2026 to 31/03/2026 with the special Twitter campaign for entire week on this single issue projecting wrong doings, vindictive attitude, biased approach and anti BSNL activities of Shri Partibhan CGM TN/CHTD Circle its blind support by the BSNL Management.”
Today is March 25th. Where is the call for this black week? After approval of wage negotiation, Forum has kept this issue on back with no discussions with management. The decision was taken on 10th March and not communicated to anyone till 17th March 2026. Why no notice was served for this till date?
5] “6. On transfers of CGM TN, GM HR TN and GM HR CHTD, it was decided to drop the demand for transfer of CGM Shri Partibhan, as he is retiring this month.”
Such statements from Management is expected but unions and associations giving such statements is beyond expectation. Where are we heading to?
6] “11. It has been decided to oppose any proposal of VRS and implementation of 3rd PRC for all executives and employees with tagline No VRS, Ensure Third PRC and to take up a matter of waiver of Affordability clause with DoT/Government of India with keen persuasion with DoT for further progress of Wage Negotiation agreement sent by BSNL to DoT.”
The minutes of sectorial Meeting under the chairmanship of PM is every year affair and the statement with respect to downsizing the staff is mentioned every year in the minutes. Till date there is no VRS proposal at any corner. We as responsible office bearers should desist from precipitating the fake news till we have a concrete information. In fact, such pre-mature campaign results in negative impact on the employees.
7] “12. The meeting discussed proposal by PMO for reduction of officers on deputation and appreciated initiatives by PMO and resolved that the same should be started with immediate effect starting with replacement of all DGMs from DoT working in BSNL on Deputation by posting substitutes among working DGMs/AGMs of BSNL and to take up matter further for having own Management of BSNL in this Silver Jubilee Year of BSNL.”
The reference is invited to the cabinet decisions taken in 2022 wherein it is mentioned that no extension shall be given beyond December 2026 and the staff will reduce on diminishing basis. Why to start with DGMs specifically, Why not demand for all? Are we accepting that BSNL has dearth of talent and giving leverage to DoT and Management for continuance of the higher officers on Deputation? Are we in for continuance of the deputation of the outsiders for eternity in BSNL?
8] “13. About proposal of Reduction of Employees of BSNL by PMO, it was discussed and decided that AUAB will oppose any such proposal for reduction of staff by taking up matter with PMO for this misleading information by BSNL and DoT. AUAB will take up matter further with all relevant details for immediate recruitment of some JTOs/JEs in BSNL and to stop wrong comparison between BSNL employees and employees of other private telecom operators and if it is to be done them it should be case by cases basis.”
The only proposal under consideration as on today is creation of a deputation pool of the officers from BSNL to be used by different government organisations and PSUs and that of Sabbatical Leave. As responsible office bearers, we must remain aware about the situation and what to oppose or what not to oppose.
9] “16. It was discussed in length and decided to continue with the name All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) by designing a separate logo for correspondence by AUAB.”
This a deliberate attempt of one association and one union to derail the unity as all others were Okay with the current practice. We can never ask our members to go for something which is not ok from the first day itself and we cannot come under this umbrella and instead request all to use the banner Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch which is a more acceptable name in the government echelons. We must not forget that 2026 is the crucial year for 3rd PRC such type of activities will derail the momentum.
10] “17. The issues related to Membership verification are to be taken up individually and separately by the concerned Unions/ Associations.”
It was agreed earlier that all the issues of employees shall be taken up. Why Majority Association and Union is reluctant to push for democratic process. Why the agenda was dropped without discussing with GS BTEU who proposed the inclusion of this agenda. What was the fear? Unity should remain impartial and should act with pragmatism.
11] “18. To stop discussing issues in length on WhatsApp group and to discuss all issues in the Meeting itself.”
Issues cannot wait for month as the forum meets only once and parks the issues for next meeting.
12] “19. It was also decided that the meetings this forum of All Unions and Associations of BSNL should be attended and addressed by General Secretaries personally by giving it priority and only in case of emergencies the representatives can be deputed with proper authorization and in meetings GS should convey views of his Association/Union and not of others.”
We feel this is an intentional defamation act as GS AIGETOA was not present in the meeting. This resolution reflects on website only when AIGETOA participants are not there. Last time in December as AIGETOA AGM was there and this time when leaders were down with fever. We call it a seer political act to prejudice the thoughts.
13] “20. It was decided that the HR issues common to Executives and Employees to be taken on the platform of this forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL and other issues related to only executives to be taken by Associations and issues of Non-Executives to be taken by Unions.”
This is again in contravention to the initial consensus reached where it was decided to take up all the issues.
14] “21. Issues taken on the platform of this forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL should not be taken on other platforms and vice versa.”
This resolution is taken apparently to push BDM participants out of the forum as BDM cannot afford to rely on a forum who are reluctant to act decisively. This is again a political move to stop BDM from pushing the issues as lately it has gained acceptability everywhere including the highest government offices. More over its again immature to think that other forums and largest trade unions like BMS should not be involved in pursuit of our issues.
15] “23. The next meeting of AUAB will be held on 24/03/2026 in the Office of BSNLEU at 1130 Hrs.”
Again this decision was taken without confirming the availability. Still we attended the same by making ourselves available.
BSNL management has issued another extension to the registration process of the SET with dates of exam to be notified later on. This is in the line with the assurance made during interaction with Management recently but the same was not agreed upon by us. Management has issued another postponement but the same is not acceptable to us as Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch was assured of complete Deferment and not Postponement. Hence AIGETOA will keep its efforts on till the process get scrapped altogether. Our efforts at Legal Front is also on.
Today, Team Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch took up the matter of Implementation of the Increased IDA wef 01.01.2026 with authorities in BSNL as well as DoT. We once again expressed our deep displeasure over the manner in which the issue has been handled by BSNL Management. The team also met PGM (SR) and PGM (Estt) for a follow up on the issue. It was informed that the reply to the fresh queries sought by DoT has been sent. PGM (Estt) also enquired from DoT about the approval during our presence. It was assured that the approval from DoT is expected by tomorrow. From our persuasion at DoT also, it is understood that the approval may reach BSNL in a day or two.
Team AIGETOA attended the 5G Congress organized by “The Economic Times” as an official invitee and delegate today. The event brought together key policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to deliberate on the evolving telecom landscape and future of 5G.
The session was graced by Hon’ble Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia as the Chief Guest. Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications Shri Chandrashekhar Pemmasani and Hon’ble Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh attended as Guests of Honour. TRAI Chairman Shri A K Lahoti was the Special Guest.
A global perspective was presented by Shri Julian Gorman, Head Asia Pacific, GSMA. The event also featured insights from CMD BSNL, Member (Services), DoT, Member (Finance), and several eminent experts from the telecom sector.
The deliberations provided valuable insights into the current global telecom scenario, emerging technologies, and the roadmap for 5G deployment, making it a highly enriching and knowledge-driven session.
We are pleased to share that AIGETOA was the only association, within or outside BSNL, to receive an official invitation to this prestigious forum. This recognition reflects the growing presence and credibility of AIGETOA beyond BSNL and stands as a proud moment for the entire AIGETOA family.
