As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, AIGETOA extends heartfelt greetings to all BSNL executives and their families.

May this Diwali bring joy, health, and prosperity into your lives and illuminate the path toward a brighter future for all of us. Let the spirit of Diwali inspire us to work together with renewed energy and unity for the growth of BSNL and the welfare of every executive.

Together, let’s make the coming year one of progress, harmony, and collective success.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Diwali and a prosperous New Year!

GS AIGETOA writes to Director HR with strong objection to the leakage of sensitive and private data of individual BSNL employees that recently surfaced on social media in the form of an Excel sheet containing SAB contribution details.

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We have has expressed deep concern over the breach of confidentiality and demanded immediate corrective action from the management., such data is personal and confidential in nature, and its circulation in public domain is unacceptable. The association has further reiterated that instead of sharing collective data externally, the management must ensure that the LIC portal is updated and that each employee’s SAB balance is reflected correctly in their monthly salary slip.

AIGETOA has requested the management to take the following steps without delay:

• Initiate action against those responsible for the data leak and seek an explanation for this serious lapse.
• Coordinate with LIC to ensure timely updating of the SAB portal.
• Instruct the ERP team to reflect the updated SAB balance in salary slips every month.

The association has urged BSNL management to uphold the sanctity and security of employee data and take necessary steps to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.

BSNL Corporate Office has constituted a Committee to examine the proposal for introduction of the National Pension System (NPS) for BSNL recruited employees in lieu of the existing Superannuation Pension Fund (SPF) currently managed by LIC of India.

The Committee has circulated relevant documents received from LIC Pension Fund Limited and HDFC Pension Fund Management Limited outlining the salient features, investment structure, and comparative benefits of NPS.

The letter issued by BSNL Establishment Branch (File No. BSNLCO-A/11(11)/12/2025-ESTAB, dated 16.10.2025) seeks opinions and inputs from all Recognized Associations and Unions, including AIGETOA, before finalizing the recommendations on the proposal.

As per the communication, associations have been requested to submit their inputs by 22nd October 2025.

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AIGETOA will study the proposal in detail, analyze the implications for BSNL executives, and submit its considered opinion to safeguard the interests of the employees. The association remains committed to ensuring that any change in the pension or retirement framework protects the social security, assured returns, and post-retirement stability of BSNL recruits.

Today (14-10-2025), Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, All India President of AIGETOA, met Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and requested his kind help in resolving the long-pending issues of BSNL employees. The AIP submitted a memorandum to Shri Naidu, seeking his kind intervention with the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications in directing BSNL and DoT to settle the following issues. We humbly requested his kind self to recommend to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications for his kind intervention and consideration of the following:

• Implementation of the 3rd Pay Revision (3rd PRC) in BSNL by granting a waiver of the affordability clause, in recognition of the selfless contribution of BSNL employees towards nation-building and achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom.
• Early resolution of long-pending HR and pay parity issues by the Department of Telecommunications and BSNL Management, ensuring justice, motivation, and parity among all cadres.
• Action on the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) regarding BSNL’s operational and viability matters.

While the Government of India, under the able leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, has taken several positive initiatives for BSNL’s revival, its employees continue to await long-overdue justice in respect of HR and pay-related issues. The “affordability clause” cited as a hurdle has lost its relevance now, considering BSNL’s improved financial condition achieved through the Government’s revival packages and the tireless efforts of its employees.

BSNL, being a strategic Public Sector Undertaking entrusted with national projects like BharatNet and Swadeshi Mobile Technology Development, rightfully deserves a waiver of the affordability clause under the DPE provisions applicable to PSUs engaged in non-commercial, national service.

The Hon’ble Chief Minister assured to look into the issues and stated that he will discuss them with the Minister of State for Communications. After taking feedback, the same shall be escalated to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications.

A joint meeting of the General Secretaries of Unions and Associations of BSNL was held today, 10th October 2025, at 12:30 PM in the IR Hall, AIGETOA CHQ Office, to discuss the continued vindictive actions by the CGM, Chennai and Tamil Nadu Circles against employees.

All General Secretaries of the constituent Unions and Associations participated in the meeting and expressed serious concern over the continued harassment of employees, despite the discussions held earlier with Director (HR), BSNL Board.

The forum noted with concern that, instead of adhering to the spirit of reconciliation discussed during the meeting with Director (HR), the Chennai Circle Administration has further escalated its vindictive approach by issuing fresh threatening letters dated 08.10.2025. This has completely eroded the trust built during the discussions at Corporate Office.

After detailed deliberation, the forum unanimously decided the following:

1. A joint letter will be submitted to the CMD BSNL seeking immediate resolution of the issue by withdrawing all vindictive actions and replacing the CGM of Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circles.
2. If the issue is not resolved by 16th October 2025, the Unions and Associations of BSNL will conduct Lunch Hour Demonstrations across all BSNL offices on 17th October 2025, followed by further intensified organizational programs.

The forum expressed that the continued administrative high-handedness in Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circles reflects a serious lapse and undermines industrial harmony within BSNL. It was reiterated that the management must act promptly to restore peace and discipline in these circles by implementing the assurances given during the Director (HR) meeting.

The Unions and Associations of BSNL stand united in their commitment to protect the dignity, rights, and welfare of BSNL employees and will not tolerate any vindictive or discriminatory actions against staff and leaders.

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All General Secretaries, Unions and Associations of BSNL

Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) writes to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji extending the gratitude for the motivational words recognizing the efforts of employees of BSNL on its 25th Anniversary with a request for Blessing BSNL Employees with Implementation of 3rd PRC and Resolution of Long-Pending HR Issues.

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BDM highlighted that the implementation of Swadeshi 4G technology, in which the consistent hard work of BSNL employees has played a major role, clearly signifies the strategic and national importance of BSNL. BSNL remains the only operator dedicated to fulfil the telecom objectives of Government in terms of bridging the digital divide between rural and urban India. The 3^rd PRC recommendations contain the affordability waiver for the PSUs/Organizations involved in works of specific nature with non-profit agenda. BSNL also needs to be placed in same category given its involvement in the development of Swadeshi Mobile Technology forming a strong pillar for an Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom Domain and its involvement in carrying forward the telecom dreams of nation. In this context, we earnestly request for the waiver of the affordability clause for the central PSU BSNL to ensure justice and parity for BSNL employees – The unsung telecom Warriors of the nation.

Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) requested :

1] For implementation of the 3rd PRC in BSNL by granting waiver of the affordability clause, thereby recognizing the selfless contribution of BSNL employees in making India Atmanirbhar in Telecom, building the nation’s digital backbone and bridging the digital divide between rural and urban India.

2] For Directing the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and BSNL management to address the long-pending HR and pay parity issues, ensuring motivation, retention, and fairness among all cadres.

AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL with strong exception to the shocking incident where BSNL Corporate Office issued modification orders mentioning an already deceased employee, seeking verification of his medical condition four months after his demise. This grave and insensitive act reflects serious lapses in the HR functioning of BSNL.

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The growing irregularities and arbitrariness in the transfer, retention, modification, and cancellation orders being issued by the Section concerned, AIGETOA urged for an immediate enquiry into all such orders issued since 2nd May 2025, and to fix accountability for deliberate or negligent lapses.

Points of Concern :

1] The name of Late Shri Atul Singhal, who passed away in June 2025, was included in the list for medical verification in the order dated 30.09.2025.

2] Several genuine medical and tenure cases continue to be ignored, while arbitrary modifications are being made without transparency.

3] Many officers have been retained in the same HR sections for over 15-16 years without rotation, raising concerns about fairness and impartiality.

4] Employees continue to face hardship due to delayed and inconsistent transfer orders, despite repeated representations.

Such insensitive and unilateral actions erode employee morale and undermine the positive initiatives being taken by the Government for BSNL’s revival.

As per the notice issued by DGM SR BSNL CO a meeting of General Secretaries of All Unions and Associations was held in the chamber of Director HR BSNL Board at 1015 Hrs on 06.10.2025.

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Glimpses of Lunch Hour Demonstration Circle wise across Country on 6th Oct 2025. Click here to view

Glimpses of complete Pictures of LHD across Country. Click here to view

This meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL Board and was also attended by Shri. Rajeev Kumar Kaushik, PGM SR/Pers BSNL CO, Mrs. Asha Bawaliya, DGM SR BSNL CO, Shri Rajesh Chourasiya, DM SR BSNL CO and General Secretaries of all Unions and Associations.

The meeting started with a brief note by PGM SR/Pers wherein he shared the very purpose of the meeting and informed that there is no need of any agitational at National level when the issue is pertaining to Chennai and TN Circles. He further added that the concerns raised by Unions and Associations are being taken care of and the results will be visible in this week itself. He once again appealed to withdraw the agitational call so that the improved image of BSNL is not spoiled. Director HR shared that Management is doing all out efforts for resolution of HR issues and many issues are in pipeline and will be cleared shortly.

Director HR further added that any agitation at this juncture by all Unions and Associations of BSNL will not be a good sign and any information about agitation against Government and spreading its information on social media, press and TV will have adverse impact on the support being extended by Government and DoT. He assured that as informed by PGM Pers, the issues are being taken care and he has personally spoken with CGM five times and under directions of CMD BSNL efforts are being made to sort out issues and appealed to leaders to withdraw the agitational call for such petty issue of one Circle.

We have responded that our agitation is not against Government or BSNL Management and it is against adamant, biased vindictive actions at CGM CHTD/TN Circle by management. We added that it is not a small issue limited to Circle as projected by BSNL Management but is definitely a serious matter for failing to achieve the desired objectives as CGM and his vindictive actions against office Bearers of Associations and Unions.

We added further that all these office Bearers are not punished for any lapses on their part in office work or not for any losses to BSNL or for any corrupt practices, but they are punished just for entering in the cabin of CGM in the month of April 2025 by informing PS, who did not stop these leaders to enter in the cabin. They have entered in cabin and requested for reasons for denial of meeting after wait of four hours and requested to give appointment as per his availability and convenience.

But instead of any positive response as desired from Circle Head, he was shouting at all and threatened to take action against them. But the overall discussions in the meeting were normal and as per discussions CGM given time for meeting on the same day at 1730 Hrs and issues were discussed. Since then he is more vindictive and has reached to the level of issuing Punishment Order for reduction of two increments of 13 Office Bearers for two years and needs immediate corrective action which is our one of demands.

Though, management at corporate office has been assuring General Secretaries for resolution of issues created by CGM, but in last five months nothing happened and Circle Admin is bluntly harassing office bears and members of Associations and Unions and no corrective action being taken by BSNL CO till date.

Director HR responded that it is a fact that he has spoken with CGM many times and will continue to speak again, and firmly assured us to consider appeals received by him very positively and Unions and Associations should not go for nationwide agitation for the same. We requested Director HR to share a single copy letter showing action taken by Management against Chennai/TN Circle Management or any displeasure note, but nothing was there to share except telephonic talk.

We requested him to explain to us how Circle Admin is right and how we are wrong in the eyes of management, and if we are convinced we have no issue for changing our stand and withdrawing agitational call. Management has to either accept the factual submission by Unions and Associations with documents supporting our say or convince us factually that we are wrong and Cennai/TN Circle admin actions are right.

We also expressed that the appeal given by SR cell is nothing but threatening and in the entire two page appeal only the last line is matter of appeal and all other content is nothing but threatening of actions against different clauses. We categorically made it clear that peaceful protest against wrong doings by responsible officers is our right as per constitution and such threatening letters will not deviate from us in opposing such wrong and biased actions.

We added that on such issues all the Unions and Associations are united for common cause and action of management to call only for recognised Associations and Unions on notice given by all Unions and Associations is not correct and hence not acceptable to us. Rather, the management has to understand the genuineness of such serious issues raised in the interest of BSNL and take positive steps to look into concerns expressed in such letters.

We added that instead of wasting time in making such threatening appeals to the General Secretaries, one strong and factual DO letter to CGM Chennai/TN from Director HR expressing total displeasure But unfortunately no such single letter is given by the Corporate Office or by Management.

We added that in different meetings it was assured to us by Director HR that explanation will be called on the representations of All Unions and Associations, but even after passing two months, no such explanation is called and if called same is not shared to Unions and Associations for review of our stand. Thus Management is directly or indirectly favouring CGM to go ahead with vindictive actions. We categorically told that enough time is given for BSNL Management but till today no action has been taken rather we are of the opinion that BSNL management is indirectly supporting to go ahead with vindictive actions. Now after the punishment orders issued in CHTD Circle, he has called for explanation from leaders of TN Circle and is moving ahead with more adamancy.

PGM Pers informed that CGM TN is directed not to take any further action on the explanation/s called from Office Bearers of TN Circle. We replied that the concerned circle does not bother about such instructions as seen in the past, but PGM SR added that this time he will follow and the same is confirmed by him.

When we asked what about withdrawal of action he has taken against CHTD Office Bearers, Director HR informed that BSNL management do not stand with any such vindictive actions and any appeal against these punishment orders will be given very positive consideration by him as Director HR as all appeals will come to him.

We demanded that all the punishment orders which are issued wrongly under pressure of one of the party to ongoing dispute, needs to be withdrawn totally and there is no need of appeal from these office Bearers as being asked by Management.

Director HR was of the opinion that we should follow the procedure and in response we have pointed out that the same needs to be instructed to the concerned CGM.

But Director HR continued that he will take care of all the issues and let the individuals submit their representations and assured for its consideration and appealed to keep on hold the agitational call for ten days. PGM Pers/SR informed that work has been initiated and will be surely completed within weeks’ time but the expressed reluctance to give it in writing.

We insisted that such verbal assurances have been given many times but not adhered any time and we reminded Director HR about discussions that happened in the past on the subject and requested for confirming any of the assurance given to us.

We narrated that in July 2025, during the Chennai official tour, CMD BSNL had given public assurance in the meeting of all leaders and CGM along and his HR team of both the Circles to stop all activities at the stage where they were. i. e. Associations will not go for any further agitations and CGM and his HR teams will not take any action against the office Bearers and will make all out efforts for restoration of industrial peace. But instructions even from CMD BSNL are not adhered to and how can we expect that this time he will adhere to it.

Director HR informed us that he will discuss it once again and will ensure that this time he will adhere to the instructions and assured us to speak to him today itself. We insisted for written assurances and Director HR discussed with PGM Pers/SR for giving in writing. Then both left the meeting and discussed in another cabin separately and on return back it was informed that one more appeal will be made to all Unions and Associations should keep on hold the agitation call till next 10 days and meanwhile the majority of the concerns raised by General Secretaries will be taken care of.

We insisted on adding in the appeal to ensure these actions in a time bound manner of one week, but PGM Pers asked for a time of ten days and Director HR endorsed the same. Finally, it was agreed by both parties that after confirmation from CMD BSNL the draft letter will be shared with General Secretaries before signature.

Then again PGM Pers/SR and Director HR left the meeting to get confirmation of conclusive discussions from the CMD BSNL and joined back in the meeting after 10 minutes with consent of CMD BSNL and instructed DGM SR to prepare a draft letter and share it with General Secretaries immediately.

Finally a draft was shared by Director HR with us wherein no time frame was mentioned. We insisted on the same and then it was added that all the issues related to CGM CHTD/TN will be taken care of within ten days. We also insisted on keeping on hold the Punishment orders also for ten days and it was assured by Director HR that it is as good as assured and requested for not insisting for the same. After elaborate discussions and to depth analysis and by understanding firm, positive promises by Director HR, all the General Secretaries responded positively and assured that if the same appeal is given in the meeting itself, we will keep on hold the agitational call for next ten days provided action on both the demands are taken else we will resume the action.

Director HR informed that he will take final approval of draft from CMD BSNL and then signed copy will be shared. But meantime CMD BSNL left the office for the prescheduled meeting at PMO New Delhi and desired approval of the final draft from CMD BSNL could not be received before his leaving office. Though efforts were made to get the approval, it was delayed.

After this understanding and positive conclusion of discussions, Director HR shared that he has to leave for Bhopal for personal appearance in the court case. He directed PGM Pers/SR to share the final letter to General Secretaries at the earliest. But before leaving office, he once again assured general Secretaries that his office will take care as per the discussions in the meeting and General Secretaries should withdraw the agitational call of Lunch Hour Demonstration on the same day. As such it was concluded to give written assurance cum appeal by Management to settle all the issues and demands raised by Unions and Association in time of 10 days and the agitational call for Lunch Hour demonstration will be kept on hold by all Unions and Associations.

Thereafter Director HR left the meeting and PGM Pers /SR made further efforts to get informal approval of CMD BSNL and formally handing over a copy to all General Secretaries and we were asked to wait for some time in the chamber of Director HR for some time.

On return of CMD BSNL, PGM Pers discussed the draft and after going through the draft and the same was modified from “resolution of issues to issues and necessary action shall be taken” to “will be looked into” and also the time of ten days mentioned was deleted keeping it again open. This was not agreed by General Secretaries and PGM SR/Pers again took up matter with CMD BSNL, but it was not agreed to restore the earlier words in the draft letter and mainly the time frame of ten days for resolution of issues was not agreed.

In conclusion, PGM Pers/SR informed that leaders should not worry about the words and appealed not to go for particular word/s and requested to believe on the discussions and firm assurances by Director HR and directed DGM SR to hand over signed copy to all General Secretaries. In absence of an assured time frame for resolution of the disputed issues, we categorically denied to accept the letter. The same was later on sent the appeal by email to General Secretaries of All Unions and Associations.

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After this meeting the leaders of All Unions and Associations had meeting at 1500 Hrs to review the appeal by the management and further course of action wherein the response from Management was analyzed and it was decided to wait for next ten days for resolution of demands and start the call after 10 days if management doesn’t resolve the issue as promised. It was further resolved that if no action is taken by Management, then the agitational call will be intensified with wearing black badges, Quitting official WhatsApp groups, Reaching to press and media, taking up the issue with Secretary DoT, Minister of State Communications, Minister of Communications, fresh Lunch Hour Demonstration on daily basis, Twitter Campaign against the attitude of Circle Management and so on till the issues are not resolved to its root cause.

Let us hope that the management keeps its words and remain prepared for intensifying struggle if the issues are not resolved as promised.

May the victory of Lord Rama inspire us to conquer all challenges, eliminate the obstacles (like darkness/evil) within our work & organization, and pave the path for success and prosperity for all BSNL executives.

Happy Vijayadashami!

His timeless principles of Truth, Non-Violence, and selfless Service to the Nation remain our guiding light. We, the executives of BSNL, reaffirm our commitment to dedicated work for a stronger, self-reliant, Digital India.

Let’s uphold Bapu’s legacy in every step toward corporate and national excellence.

Jai Hind!