GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL for Immediate Implementation of Sabbatical Leave Policy in BSNL at Par with Other Central PSUs and Government Organizations.
BSNL executives have been working under sustained operational pressure, financial constraints, and limited career progression opportunities. Many officers are keen to pursue higher technical qualifications, management education, specialized certifications in emerging telecom technologies, or research in areas aligned with BSNL’s future roadmap or to take other assignments to hone their current skillset. In the absence of a formal Sabbatical Leave policy, such aspirations either remain unfulfilled or result in resignation and loss of experienced manpower.
Implementation of Sabbatical Leave in BSNL would:
1] Enable skill enhancement in areas such as 4G/5G technologies, IT systems, cybersecurity, and emerging telecom domains.
2] Improve retention by providing structured flexibility instead of forcing employees to choose between career development and job continuity.
3] Align BSNL’s HR Policy structure with other Central PSUs and Government departments.
4] Enhance morale by demonstrating that BSNL values professional growth and work-life balance.
5] Preserve institutional knowledge by allowing employees to return after skill upgradation rather than exit permanently.