The General Secretary AIGETOA, visited the Mumbai Circle Office today, where AIGETOA Maharashtra Circle organised an interactive meeting with BSNL employees. The meeting witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of AIGETOA as well as members and office bearers of other unions and associations, including BTEU, SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE and SEWA.

The GS AIGETOA was warmly welcomed by Team AIGETOA MH Circle. The programme commenced at the Ground Floor with garlanding of the statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr B R Ambedkar, followed by the formal meeting at the Conference Hall.

The meeting began with BSNL Vandana, rendered by Shri Jitendra Karambelkar. Team AIGETOA then formally welcomed the GS AIGETOA and office bearers of SNEA, BSNLEU, BTEU, SEWA, AIBSNLEA and NFTE. The GS AIGETOA was also felicitated by the office bearers of BTEU, BSNLEU and SNEA.

A meaningful and interactive discussion followed, during which detailed deliberations took place on various issues affecting BSNL and its employees. The CS AIGETOA highlighted the pending issues and sought updates from the GS. Office bearers of other associations also addressed the gathering, strongly emphasising the need for One PSU – One Association to ensure effective and faster resolution of issues.

The GS AIGETOA reiterated AIGETOA’s firm stand in support of One PSU One Association. He informed the gathering that a committee had already been constituted and two to three meetings were held earlier, though progress thereafter has been limited. He assured that AIGETOA will continue its best efforts in this direction, provided other associations reciprocate with a positive approach.

The GS AIGETOA addressed the meeting in detail and provided comprehensive updates on all major issues, including PRC, promotions, VRS-related matters, and other concerns raised during the interaction.

The programme was hosted seamlessly by Shri Dharmendra Tiwari, ACS AIGETOA MH Circle, and was widely appreciated by the participants. The meeting remained cordial, informative and constructive throughout.

The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks, followed by the National Anthem. Members of AIGETOA and other unions expressed their appreciation to the GS AIGETOA for the detailed updates and open interaction.

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Dear Fraternity,

We are happy to share that two of our long-standing demands have received favourable consideration from BSNL Management:

1] Issuance of strict instructions to all Circles for compliance on the EPF Higher Pension matter.

2] Consideration of external recruitment at the JTO and JAO levels.

These issues were discussed in recent meetings at the Management level, including with the CMD BSNL and Director (HR). The instructions issued by BSNL Corporate Office clearly reflect positive movement on both demands. This reinforces that the issues consistently pursued by AIGETOA and BTEU are gaining momentum and receiving due attention.

At the same time, we continue to pursue the settlement of long-pending financial issues, including implementation of the 3rd PRC and resolution of residual issues of the 2nd PRC, with the objective of achieving outcomes to the best satisfaction of our members.

Click here to view the letters issued by BSNL Corporate Office

Click here to view the Orders on EPF Higher Pension

Together, we will achieve everything.

Team AIGETOA comprising of President Sh Veerabhadra Rao, Convenor Sh Aftab Ahmed Khan, Dy General Secretary Sh Pavan Akhand, All India Organizing Secretary Sh Harjinder Singh and AGS Sh Sunil Gautam met Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Communications & DoNER, Government of India, today dated 13.01.2026 in New Delhi and had elaborate discussions over issues plaguing BSNL. AIGETOA Team also submitted a detailed memorandum on critical issues affecting BSNL and its executives, discussion held in detail on each issue.

During the meeting, AIGETOA strongly emphasized the urgent implementation of the 3rd Pay Revision Committee (3rd PRC) for BSNL executives, stating that prolonged delay in pay revision has severely impacted morale, motivation, and retention of skilled manpower in the organization. The Team highlighted that timely implementation of 3rd PRC is essential to restore parity, dignity, and confidence among BSNL executives. We raised the issue of disparity in Pay, Perks and allowances. We stated that BSNL may be the only company where policy makers are getting all sort of benefits while the employees who are implementing these decisions with full honesty, dedication and commitment are being denied everything in the name of profitability. The employees are being made to pay the price for lack of absolute profitability for BSNL but those who are responsible for making policy are being given everything they ask for.

Hon’ble MoC stated that all the employees must strive for earning more revenue and make BSNL Profitable. We stated that all the employees are fully dedicated for the cause and shall leave no stone unturned to fulfil the responsibilities assigned to them. We however emphasized that bringing absolute profit for BSNL is definitely a difficult task as there are many factors affecting the profitability. Given the constraints which are there for BSNL, increasing the market share and earning revenue so high to nullify the impact of depreciation due to huge capital investment in BSNL is a huge uphill task. Hence affordability clause waiver must be extended to BSNL.

Hon’ble Minister appreciated our concern and stated that the Government of India is fully concerned about the factor impacting BSNL performance and the needful is being done to take care of the same. He reaffirmed the commitment of Government to take all actions to revive BSNL towards profitability and sought the cooperation of employees to that. We once again highlighted our submission for the infusion of more funds in BSNL not only to make its infra capacity enabled to give the QOS at par with private operators but also to take care of the long pending HR issues to keep the employee morale high and motivated enough to perform more and more.

AIGETOA Team also highlighted another major constraint of BSNL which is impeding its growth potential is lack of a fully developed management cadre in BSNL consisting of its own recruited and absorbed officers. The team raised the issue of inordinate delays in promotions at various levels, resulting in career stagnation and frustration among executives despite their long years of service and professional/technical competence. We explained how BSNL is running with a policy of permanent look after arrangement while the same legal battles have enabled other leading PSUs to search for out of box solutions to ensure that promotions across various streams and grades takes place regularly.  AIGETOA Team stressed that regular and time-bound promotions are necessary not only for employee morale but also for organisational efficiency and accountability. Overdependence on deputation has adversely affected institutional continuity and ownership within the organization. Accordingly, we highlighted and suggested the proposal through which all eligible promotions in each cadre can be operated which will in turn nullify the number of court cases and also will enable BSNL to have its own management cadre consisting of the regular and absorbed employees. Hon’ble MoC has asked to submit the further proposal and discuss the same with his team also.

Click here for the Proposal for development of Internal Management Cadre of AIGETOA consisting of its own absorbed and BSNL Recruited Executives

Click here for the Memorandum Submitted by AIGETOA

On the occasion, AIGETOA also presented the Association’s 2026 Calendar and Diary to the Hon’ble Minister which was appreciated by Hon’ble MoC.

After the meeting with the Hon’ble MoC, the team had detailed interactions with his office for nearly half an hour, during which the current scenario within BSNL was explained. We highlighted how recent decisions and prevailing situations are severely impacting BSNL’s performance and emphasized the need for immediate corrective action. We were advised to prepare a brief submission on the issues affecting BSNL’s viability and submit the same for further consideration by the Hon’ble Minister. We also sought the intervention of his office to arrange a tripartite meeting at the earliest for the settlement of long-pending HR issues, as committed to the platform of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM).

Dear Friends, Today’s engagement marks another important step toward pursuing the settlement of long-pending HR issues, while also working to ensure the viability and profitability of BSNL. The efforts of AIGETOA and BTEU, under the aegis of BMS, are beginning to show positive results. We are hopeful that the benefits will soon start reaching us. With each step forward, we move closer to our shared objectives, and we remain fully committed to achieving them together.

Together we will achieve everything.

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AIGETOA extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to all members and their families on the joyous occasions of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bhogi, Bhogali Bihu and Pongal.

These festivals, celebrated across different regions of our country, reflect the unity in diversity of India and mark new beginnings, prosperity, and gratitude towards nature and harvest.

May the festive spirit bring joy, success, good health, and well-being to everyone. May Lohri light your lives with warmth, Makar Sankranti inspire higher aspirations, Bhogi encourage new beginnings, Bhogali Bihu strengthen togetherness, and Pongal fill homes with peace, harmony, and positivity.

One Nation. Many Ways of Celebration.

As per the provisions of constitution of AIGETOA, the Central Executive Committee Meeting of AIGETOA CHQ is hereby notified to be held on dated 9th Feb & 10th Feb 2026 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The agenda and schedule of the meeting is as follows:

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Agenda of the Meeting:

1] Deliberation and discussion on various HR issues and adoption of the resolutions.

2] Deliberation & discussion on various organizational issues & adoption of the resolutions.

3] Formation of various nominated committees and teams for smooth working and execution of various organizational activities.

4] Discussion on any other item with the permission of Chair.

Venue and Schedule of the Meeting:

9th Feb & 10th Feb 2026 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Time: From 10.00am to 7.00pm

All CHQ Members are requested to kindly fill out your respective travel plans via the online form. This will enable us to make the necessary arrangements in a timely manner.

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In response to the joint call of all BSNL Unions and Associations, Lunch Hour Demonstrations were organized on an all-India basis (at CHQ/Circle/District) on 08.01.2026, reflecting the serious discontent among Executives and Employees over unresolved HR and wage-related issues.

The demonstrations demanded:

1] Immediate implementation of the 3rd Pay / Wage Revision.

2] Withdrawal of vindictive and arbitrary actions taken by CGM CHTD / Tamil Nadu.

3] Immediate transfer of CGM TN/CHTD, GM (HR) TN, and PGM (HR) CHTD.

BSNL Executives and Employees participated across the country and strongly protested against:

1] Unjustified delay of more than three months by BSNL Management in forwarding the signed Wage Negotiation Agreement recommendations to DoT.

2] Non-compliance with repeated assurances given regarding issues arising in TN/CHTD.

3] Failure to resolve continuing unrest in Tamil Nadu and CHTD Circles.

The demonstrations at all level clearly exposed the serious dissatisfaction and frustration prevailing among the workforce due to the continued neglect of HR issues by BSNL Management.

Leaders of all participating Unions and Associations organized LHD at CHQ/Circle/District, explaining the delay in wage revision, detailing the issues caused by the actions of CGM CHTD/TN, and highlighting the lack of meaningful response from Management. All Leaders emphasized the need for collective and united struggle.

Mass LHD was also held at Eastern Court, Janpath, New Delhi, where the General Secretaries of all participating Unions and Associations addressed the gathering. A significant number of Executives and Employees participated and clearly voiced their resentment against the prolonged inaction of BSNL Management on HR-related matters.

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AIGETOA places on record its appreciation and thanks to all CHQ, Circle, and District leaders, office bearers, activists, and members of participating Unions and Associations for ensuring large-scale participation despite very short notice. The successful conduct of the programme reaffirmed the unity and resolve of the BSNL workforce.

Highlights of Decisions (Minutes and Record of Discussions) taken in the AGM AIGETOA on 19th & 20th December 2025 at Agra, UP West :

1.1] Agenda Meeting with BSNL CMD & Director HR:

Resolution: The House appreciated the decision of CHQ to refuse the name’s sake meeting with management and resolved to ensure a fledged session with management to discuss all agenda points.

1.2] It was decided to highlight the service-related issues of BSNL with management as well as with other higher authorities.

It was appreciated that AIGETOA has been vigilant and making efforts to highlight the operational and service-related issues at all levels for its prompt and speedy resolution. It was also emphasized that management has taken very questionable decisions in last few months and needs is to seek the clarification of those decisions from management. It was decided to compile all such incidences received from various circles as well as corporate level and submit the same to BSNL Management, Secretary DoT, Additional Secretary DoT, Hon’ble MoSC, Hon’ble MOC. If the issues remain unaddressed still, then the association must write to Hon’ble PM also as Government has been making vast efforts to revive BSNL and hence any impediment on the same must be suitably addressed and highlighted.

Management has been thrusting the responsibility of non-resolution of HR issues to the financial constraints and approval by the administrative ministry. Hence, they must be kept aware of the reasons behind the falling profitability of the BSNL. It was appreciated that employees are doing their job with full sincerity and still are not being given fair treatment while the policy makers are the one who are responsible for this failure but still are enjoying all perks allowances and the revised 7^th CPC benefits. This fact must be brought to the notice of all the authorities.

1.3] Organizational action Program Timeline:

Resolution: The House unanimously expressed to restart the organizational action programs if management doesn’t fulfil its promises by the end of January 2026.  A letter to be written by AIGETOA to Management intimating about this decision. The fresh notice to be served for the action programs in February 2026.  Further it was also resolved to keep pursuing the issue of 3rd PRC and common minimum points on the platform of Unions and Associations and participate in those programs also.

1.4] 3rd Pay Revision Commission (PRC):

Resolution: The House demanded immediate implementation of 3rd PRC for BSNL executives. CHQ will pursue this matter vigorously with BSNL Management, DoT, and higher authorities. The House unanimously supported the idea of ensuring 3^rd PRC through all available means. It was decided to fight through the United Banner as well under the aegis of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch also. It was also decided to pursue through BMS and all available channels. House also appreciated the efforts of CHQ for raising the issue with Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble MoC, Other Cabinet and state Ministers, Hon’ble MPs. The house applauded CHQ for highlighting the disparity in BSNL with respect to extending the perks and allowances before Hon’ble Parliamentary Committee of Public Undertakings (COPU) as well as to other platforms which has given a new dimension to fight for the 3^rd PRC.

1.5] Standard Pay Scales:

Resolution: The House reiterated demand for Standard Pay Scales (E2 for JTO/JAO & E3 for SDE/AO). The House was apprised about the current status of the issue and court case. It was resolved to take up the matter with Hon’ble Minister through BMS and ensure resolution as per the commitment made in Tripartite meeting held with AIGETOA/BTEU, DoT and BSNL. CHQ team also informed that court case at Chandigarh has reached finality and outcome is expected soon.

1.6] Pay Loss Settlement:

Resolution: The House resolved to pursue the settlement of the pay loss issue towards finality. It was decided that CHQ will take up this issue at the highest level. The status of the pending court case at Ernakulam CAT and Delhi High court was also shared and discussed.

1.7] 30% Superannuation Benefit (SAB):

Resolution: The House demanded complete extension of 30% SAB to all BSNL recruited executives. CHQ will pursue this with Management and DoT. The House unanimously approved this demand. The status of the pending court case at Kerala High court was also shared and discussed.

1.8] PRMB Implementation:

Resolution: The House resolved to expedite PRMB implementation for BSNL executives. It was informed that PRMB is being opposed by one major stakeholder for the reasons best known to them. CHQ will follow up with all stakeholders. The House unanimously mandated this action.

1.9] Promotions for All Eligible Executives:

Resolution: Promotions for all eligible executives in BSNL cadres who have completed residency period were discussed elaborately. The House resolved to meet MOC, DoT Secretary, and CMD to pressurize for immediate promotions and ensure successive promotion plans for in-house talent. It was informed that a Joint Proposal has been submitted by the three associations for ensuring promotions to all eligible. It was decided to pursue for the same at all levels and ensure its implementation. The House unanimously mandated this course of action.

1.10] Seniority List Restoration:

Resolution: The House was apprised about the current status of the court cases and the committee formed for the purpose. It was resolved that CHQ will vigorously pursue with BSNL Management to restore original seniority lists and work for promotions to all eligible executives.

1.11] Issues related to AGM LICE Promotions

Resolution: House decided to pursue for relaxation in joining time to the executives who were forced to forego their AGM LICE promotions and giving them option to get posted at their current places. Similarly, executives transferred to other circles in AGM LICE promotions despite not falling under criteria may also be brought back to their respective places of postings or nearby places.  

1.12] Review of TA/DA, Transport, Child Education, Mobile Reimbursement, All India LTC and other benefits.

Resolution:  It was decided that association should immediately ensure that the commitment made to Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch must be fulfilled and AIGETOA must take all action to ensure the same. 

1.13] Facility of Cashless Indoor Treatment to the employees of BSNL  

Resolution: It was discussed that it is mandatory on the part of employer to extend cashless indoor treatment facility to its employees. The same is not being made available to the employees because most of the renowned hospitals across various states and cities are refusing to get themselves empaneled on cashless basis owing to the issues related to non-payment or non-processing of their bills. It was resolved that association must pursue and ensure that either BSNL should arrange for the empanelment of all the leading hospitals on cashless basis or should extend the Group Health Insurance to employees on employer cost.

1.14] Increase in limit of outdoor medical expenditure back to 25 days.

Resolution: The matter was discussed in the house elaborately and that medical expenditure increased after the Corona and it was decided to authorize CHQ to pursue with the BSNL management to increase the number of days back to 25 from existing. It was also resolved that association must ensure that Freezing of DA rates on 01.04.2020 is removed.

1.15] Implementation of Death Relief Scheme for BSNL employees

Resolution: It was decided to pursue with BSNL management for implementation of the same at the earliest and term insurance by BSNL, supporting employee families and ensuring financial security and peace of mind and Support during difficult times crucial.

1.16] Benevolent Fund Discussion:

Resolution: AIGETOA CHQ should pursue with BSNL Management for implementation of Benevolent Fund with matching Management contribution. It was informed that majority association has agreed to the self-funded Benevolent Contribution by employees.  The house opposed this idea and insisted on the matching contribution from management as being done in other PSUs. Though House appreciated the fact that creating a trust will institutionalize the voluntary benevolent contribution and authorized GS AIGETOA and CHQ team to take a call based upon the prevalent circumstances.

1.17] Transfer Policy Frequency:

Resolution: The House discussed long standing and OTP transfer difficulties and proposed company cost transfers yearly and own cost transfers half yearly. It was also decided that AIGETOA must ensure that OTP seniority is kept intact. Territorial to Non territorial Provision must also be incorporated in OTP portal. The House resolved to take up this proposal with CMD BSNL for implementation. It was also decided that AIGETOA must ensure that all the executives who were displaced under long stay must be reinstated back to their home circles irrespective of deficit/surplus circles through the forthcoming OTP window. House also agreed for demanding special dispensation for women employees for exemption/relaxation in Long Stay Transfers.

1.18] Hard Tenure Circle Executives’ Transfers:

Resolution: The House discussed releasing transfers for hard tenure circle executives who have completed their tenure and advised CHQ to discuss their difficulties, medical necessities, and practical situations with CMD. CHQ was directed to ensure that the New transfer orders must be released immediately.

1.19] Special Recruitment in Deficit Circles:

Resolution: Special recruitment of JE/JTO/JAO in deficit circles was discussed elaborately. The House resolved to write to CMD for recruiting Junior Account Officers, Junior Telecom Officers, and Junior Engineers in deficit circles at the earliest and pursue the matter vigorously. The House unanimously approved this agenda.

1.20] Pending Rule 8 Transfers:

Resolution: Many Rule 8 transfers are awaiting their turn to native circles. The House resolved to take up this issue directly with management and incorporate it into the upcoming transfer policy. The House unanimously approved this action plan.

1.21] Opposition to SET Recruitment:

Resolution: The House received complaints about unnecessary SET executive recruitment despite issued notifications. The House resolved that AIGETOA will oppose SET recruitment in BSNL immediately and highlight the path for middle management development. The House unanimously approved this strong stance.

1.22] Maintenance of BSNL Staff Quarters & IQs:

Resolution: BSNL must maintain staff quarters and IQs with minimum facilities despite fund constraints. The House resolved that BSNL staff quarters and IQs must be maintained neat, clean, and with better facilities. The House unanimously approved this demand. Further, all the rooms must be arranged to be allotted to the needy persons. Availability must be shown in the online portal. No rooms be kept reserved and unutilized on that account.

1.23] Initiation of Proactive steps by BSNL to ensure that option higher pension contribution is approved by the authorities.

Resolution: CHQ was directed to take all necessary steps to ensure that Higher Pension Option Cases are not rejected by EPF.

1.24] DOT Pension for 2001 batch JEs (TTAs) recruited in BSNL.

Resolution: The matter was placed before the house and CHQ was asked to ensure the same though intervention of BMS. It was also decided to actively pursue for the implementation of Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT judgement uniformly for all.

1.25] Declaration of 2nd Saturday as holidays in field units:

Resolution: The association demanded that the administrative units are getting second Saturday as holiday. The same needs to be extended to other field staff also to maintain parity between the staff. The works of field units can be looked after in the similar way as being done on Sundays else the provision of compensatory off may be incorporated.

1.26] Sabbatical Leave Implementation:

Resolution: The House discussed sabbatical leave and resolved that CHQ team will follow up with CMD and BSNL Management for immediate implementation. The House unanimously mandated this action.

1.27] NPS Scheme and Personal Accounts Integration:

Resolution: The House discussed NPS scheme and integration of employees’ existing personal NPS accounts with BSNL’s new NPS policy. The House resolved to include employees’ personal accounts as child accounts under BSNL’s new NPS account. The House unanimously approved this resolution.

1.28] ALTTC Issues Resolution:

Resolution: The House discussed all ALTTC issues in detail. The House resolved that CHQ will write a separate letter to CMD for immediate resolution of ALTTC issues. The House unanimously approved this action.

1.29] Digital MRS Card and Mobile App:  

Resolution: The House discussed digital MRS card, mobile app for hospitals list, all-India eligibility, and appointment booking in empaneled hospitals. The House resolved to take up this issue with BSNL Management for digital MRS cards accessible anywhere in India and mobile app appointment booking facility. The House unanimously approved this demand.

1.30] Uniform Attendance Marking Policy:

Resolution: The House observed that some GMs/PGMs/CGMs are not marking attendance at many places. The House resolved to take up this issue immediately with CMD and pursue for mandatory attendance marking by all employees regardless of the level. Uniform policy must be implemented throughout India.

1.31] Circle Break for Soft tenure Station Cases:

Resolution: The House discussed circle break facility for soft tenure station cases implemented before 2012, which is not extended to own circle executives despite extension to other circle executives on long stay/OTP basis. The House resolved to take up this issue with BSNL Management to restore the previous circle break facility. The House unanimously approved this demand. Further applicability of 3(a) for Hard tenure circles like J&K also to be pursued.

1.32] Adilabad SSA as Hard Tenure Place:

Resolution: The House requested that Adilabad SSA under Telangana Circle be added to hard tenure places. The House resolved to take up this issue at the earliest. The House unanimously approved this proposal.

1.33] Work on to implement CDA rule 55 in BSNL:

Resolution:   It is resolved that the Association will pursue with the BSNL Management & DoT to extend the same facility to the direct recruits in the BSNL. CHQ will work to address the anomalies in CDA Rule 55 regarding voluntary retirement at 55 years. Fair retirement options will be negotiated with management. Employees’ dignity and rights will be protected. Retirement planning will be facilitated. Clarity on retirement benefits will be provided. Employees will be empowered.

1.34] Full ELs / 300 ELs should be extended to the direct recruits in the BSNL at par with the executives absorbed from DoT:

Resolution: The association demanded that Association will pursue with BSNL Management & DoT to extend the same facility w.r.t. Full ELs/ 300 ELs to the direct recruits in the BSNL at Par with the executives absorbed from DoT.

1.35] Inclusion of LIC Balance in Pay Slips:

Resolution: It was resolved by the house that the Association will pursue with the BSNL management to include the LIC balance in salary pay slips, similar to tax deductions, to enhance transparency and facilitate easier tracking of employees’ LIC benefits. AIGETOA to file a complaint with regulator in this regard.

1.36] Centralized purchase of SIMs at Corporate office and distribution to Circles:

Resolution: This matter was placed before the house, discussed, and it was decided that the Association must take up with BSNL Management to continue previous policies and avoid higher prices and delays in SIM distribution.

1.37] Periodic Building Maintenance at Circle & District HQ buildings and also buildings with Telecom equipment’s to avoid FIRE accidents:

Resolution: BSNL must maintain buildings periodically at Circle and District HQ, as well as other buildings with telecom equipment, to avoid fire accidents, regardless of fund constraints, and take precautionary measures to prevent service interruptions. The house resolved that BSNL buildings must be kept neat, clean, and equipped with better facilities. The house unanimously approved this demand for maintaining buildings with telecom equipment to avoid fire accidents and service interruptions, without regard to fund constraints.

House extended its thanks to the GS, President, Convener, Governing Body Members, Organizing Team and the managers and staff from the venue and all those who contributed to the successful organization of the event.

Team AIGETOA met CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and PGM (Pers) and discussed the issues and confusion related to the OTP window.

The following points were taken up:

1] Confusion on Long Stay List & Its Execution :

We highlighted that executives across the country are raising queries as there is confusion amongst members, especially those with long stay in circles, on whether they should fill the OTP request or not.

We categorically emphasized that AIGETOA is not in favour of long stay routine transfers and its high time that management brings back those who have been transferred out earlier due to unnecessary execution of long stay. We said that only need based transfers restricted to the consideration of OTP and Tenure stations may be done. The transfers should be minimum and execitives must be given options to choose stations before any transfer on company cost.

The issue of unnecessary long stay trasnfers has been raised by AIGETOA at DoT as well as MoSC level also. We have been pusuing hard at all levels for stopping this unnecessary routine transfers which not only creates disturbances to the executives but also eats up a lot of money from department which can be used for other welfare measures. We are very sure that our request has got merit and we will succeed in restricting the number of transfers to a bare minimum restricted to need based.

2] OTP Requests from Hard / Semi-Hard Stations to Non-Deficit Circles:

The issue shall be given due consideration.

Cases Completing Tenure During 2026

Agreed. A mechanism will be developed to ensure timely issuance of orders with relieving dates on completion of tenure.

3] Pending Tenure Completed Cases

Management’s attempt to keep orders pending till March was strongly opposed by AIGETOA. We clearly warned that the association will respond with full organisational strength if such injustice continues. The same was noted by management and it was assured that orders shall be issued.

4] Modified Orders Due to Wrong Stay Particulars:

Agreed for issuance.

5] Circle Break for Hard Tenure Circles (at par with Semi-Hard):

Clarification to be issued for J&K Circle. However, retrospective implementation was not agreed to. But the prospective provision shall be started in this window itself. AIGETOA still requested reconsideration for the old cases also keeping in view the geographical difficulties of J&K.

6] Correction option in OTP:

The same was agreed to be incorporated.

Other issues discussed with CMD BSNL included 3rd PRC, 30% SAB, and promotions through personal upgradation of posts. We reminded management of earlier commitments and conveyed that the association will be compelled to restart organisational action programs if demands are not met now.

CMD BSNL assured necessary intervention on the above issues.

An emergent meeting of the General Secretaries of Unions and Associations was held to review preparations for the lunch hour demonstration scheduled on 08th January 2026 and to intensify the ongoing agitation. It was noted that the notice for the programme had already been served on the CMD, BSNL on 30th December 2025. The General Secretaries stressed the need to organise the programme in a united and effective manner across the country. After discussion, it was unanimously decided to issue a circular to all Circle and District Secretaries, calling upon them to ensure the grand success of the programme. A common banner highlighting our demands has also been circulated to all Circles.

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A delegation of Associations and Unions representing major telecom units and postal pensioners’ organisations, affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), met Hon’ble Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and Union Minister in charge of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday, 06.01.2025, at the DoPT Headquarters, Kartavya Bhavan.

Those present at the meeting included Shri Ravishil Verma, General Secretary, AIGETOA; Shri R.C. Pandey, General Secretary, BTEU (BSNL); Shri Hari Vinayak Sowani, All India General Secretary, Bharatiya Doorsanchar Pensioners Sangh; Shri Dharmaraj, General Secretary, MTNL Mazdoor Sangh; Shri Sashikant Kulkarni, All India President, Bharatiya Postal Pensioners Sangh; Shri J.P. Mali, All India Treasurer, BPPS; Shri Santosh Kumar Singh, former Organising Secretary, BPEF; and Shri Ananta Kumar Pal, Secretary General, BPEF.

The delegation discussed a wide range of issues relating to services, employment, and pensions concerning serving employees and pensioners of BSNL and the Department of Posts. The meeting was held in the backdrop of submissions made by the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on pressing issues related to BSNL and pensioners, including the 3rd PRC, pension revision, and residual issues of the 2nd PRC.

Members of the delegation appreciated the steps taken by the Government to revive BSNL and the employee-friendly initiatives undertaken in recent years. At the same time, We highlighted the present state of affairs in BSNL and the reasons that continue to hinder its journey towards full profitability despite multiple revival packages.

The representatives of AIGETOA and BTEU specifically highlighted a major structural constraint faced by BSNL, namely the absence of a fully developed management cadre consisting of its own recruited and absorbed officers. Discussions were also held on the waiver of the affordability clause for implementation of the 3rd PRC, delinking BSNL/MTNL profitability from pension revision, implementation of residual benefits of the 2nd PRC, and the development of an internal management cadre within BSNL consisting of its own recruited and absorbed officers.

AIGETOA and BTEU representatives emphasised the need to maintain high employee morale and stated that BSNL requires additional funds not only to bring network service quality at par with private operators but also to clear long-pending financial dues of its employees. The issue of coverage under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for BSNL recruits whose recruitment process was initiated by DoT was also discussed, as the matter falls within the purview of the DoPT Ministry.

Representatives from the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Pensioners Sangh (BDPS), Bharatiya Postal Pensioners Sangh (BPPS) and other allied organisations highlighted issues affecting pensioners from the telecom and postal sectors. Emphasis was laid on the need for clarity in policies, timely flow of information and effective coordination between pensioners’ bodies and the concerned government departments and Delinking of BSNL/MTNL profitability from pension revision of the pensioners.

BDPS team also raised the issue of inclusion of date of effect of 8^th CPC as 01.01.2026 in the terms of reference of the 8^th CPC. The delegation also suggested some more suggestions in the terms of reference of the 8^th CPC. The delegation also requested for opening of more CGHS wellness centres across India.

Dr. Jitendra Singh listened patiently to the submissions and reiterated the importance of maintaining regular dialogue with stakeholders. The meeting was constructive and forward-looking, underscoring the importance of sustained engagement on service and pension-related matters. He assured that the issues raised would be duly examined and taken care of. He also stated that he would personally take up the matter with the Hon’ble Minister of Communications and the Secretary DoT, to ensure resolution of the issues raised.

The meeting with Dr. Jitendra Singh Ji has given a new momentum to the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch’s sustained efforts for the implementation of the 3rd PRC in BSNL, with positive assurances emerging from the Government. Developments regarding the 3rd PRC are expected to become visible in the near future. Dr. Jitendra Singh assured that the matter would be examined with a positive and holistic approach, keeping in view the submissions made by the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch.

Dr. Jitendra Singh Ji concurred with the delegation’s view that, to effectively compete with private operators, BSNL must substantially increase the number of mobile towers and upgrade its associated infrastructure. He also appreciated the demand for the creation of a fully developed managerial cadre comprising officers recruited by or absorbed in BSNL. The request for additional financial support for BSNL, both for infrastructure upgradation and resolution of long-pending HR issues, was also assured due consideration.

In light of the developments during the meeting, the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch firmly believes that the sustained efforts made over the past year under the aegis of BMS will yield positive results in the coming months. The outcome of today’s meeting is expected to translate into tangible progress towards the acceptance of long-pending demands of working executives as well as pensioners.

AIGETOA, BTEU and BDPS under the banner of Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) reaffirm their commitment to pursue the legitimate dues of employees and pensioners through all appropriate means, including continuous dialogue and if required, organisational action programmes. We do not believe in passively accepting assurances; rather, we are committed to securing what is rightfully due. In this endeavour, we seek your active support and participation. Together, we shall succeed.

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