Best wishes on Makar Sankranti and Pongal. May the divine light of the sun guide us towards a brighter future, filled with hope, happiness, and success.

May the joyous festival of Lohri fill your hearts and homes with the warmth of the bonfire and the sweetness of festive treats. Let the celebration of Lohri bring positivity, prosperity, and happiness throughout the year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Lohri! Enjoy the festive spirit and the cheerful moments with your family and friends.

In a groundbreaking move to enhance customer satisfaction and redefine digital entertainment, BSNL has launched Live TV Services under the brand name BSNL IFTV in nine prominent telecom circles across India. This innovative service is exclusively available to BSNL FTTH (Fiber to the Home) customers as a complimentary add-on, marking a first-of-its-kind offering in India.

An Unmatched Television Experience

BSNL IFTV brings the magic of real-time television streaming directly into homes, powered by BSNL’s robust intranet network. This unique service delivers seamless access to over 500 HD and SD channels without consuming customer data, providing a crystal-clear viewing experience over BSNL’s FTTH network. Unlike other telecom operators that charge for similar services, BSNL offers this cutting-edge entertainment feature free of cost to its esteemed customers.

Service Rollout Across Major Circles

BSNL has successfully launched IFTV services in the following nine circles:

• Chhattisgarh
• Gujarat
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh
• Madhya Pradesh
• Punjab
• Rajasthan
• Tamil Nadu (including Chennai)
• Telangana

Plans are underway to extend BSNL IFTV services across all telecom circles, making it a nationwide service soon.

A Grand Inauguration

The official inauguration of BSNL IFTV for the Gujarat Circle took place on January 7, 2025, in an online event presided over by CMD BSNL, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi Ji, along with the distinguished members of the BSNL Board of Directors. This milestone marks a significant step forward in BSNL’s journey of digital empowerment and innovation.

Key Benefits of BSNL IFTV

How to Access BSNL IFTV

BSNL FTTH customers can register for the IFTV service by visiting https://fms.bsnl.in/iptvreg.

Steps to Activate IFTV:

A Commitment to Innovation and Customer Delight

With over 30k plus customers already enjoying BSNL IFTV services by December 2024, the BSNL anticipates rapid growth in user adoption. By introducing cost-free live streaming, BSNL reaffirms its leadership in delivering innovative digital solutions and strengthening customer engagement.

Join the Revolution

AIGETOA urges all BSNL executives to actively promote BSNL IFTV services and encourage more customers to experience the superior quality of BSNL FTTH. Let’s work together to make BSNL the preferred choice for digital entertainment and broadband services.

As informed earlier through update on 4th January, 2025, and continuous persuasion with concerned section of Corporate office, instruction to the Circles have been issued on 7th January, 2025 wherein Circle heads and IFA’s are directed to ensure to upload wage details etc. and approve the all pending joint declaration application at BSNL end on or before 31st January 2025 without fail.

All CS-CP are requested to follow up with instruction person dealing in EPF Higher Pension matter and CGM and IFA on regular basis to get approved all the pending applications. It is to be noted that this is last opportunity given to the employer by EPFO.

Team AIGETOA will work with full enthusiasm to complete this EPF Higher Pension approval work.

Exclusive coverage of Promotion issues of BSNL Executives finds a detailed mention in this news article of Telecom Talk, New Delhi 4th Jan 2025

Things are getting pretty confusing with respect to the BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) board’s decision to go for a VRS (voluntary retirement scheme). Firstly, the BSNL employee union opposed this move, citing several reasons which you can read by referring to the link below. Now, the Bharat Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has also opposed the same and said that instead of a VRS, the employees should get promotions.

Read for complete Article

https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-employees-should-get-promotions-not-vrs/987352/

Exclusive coverage of Promotion issues of BSNL Executives finds a detailed mention in this news article of Economic Times, New Delhi 4th Jan 2025

Read more for complete news at: https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/bms-to-scindia-proposal-for-another-bsnl-vrs-unexpected-hr-issues-need-redressal/116942629

Shri Ravindra Himte Ji, General Secretary, Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) in a letter marked to Hon’ble Minister of Communication Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Ji with copy marked to Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji has strongly taken up the issues plaguing BSNL including the HR issues and has requested for intervention of PM and MoC in setting right these issues and for fixing up the responsibility.

Click here for the Letter

GS BMS has also requested for intervention in directing BSNL management to clear the long pending HR issues of Pay, Pension and Promotions and to ensure a proper career hierarchy to the executives of BSNL instead of making BSNL employees subject to another move of VRS which is completely uncalled for as on date, especially in view of the government’s claim that BSNL is back on to the path of revival and profitability.

BMS has emphasized that this sudden talk of one more VRS for BSNL employees and that too without consulting any of the associations and unions was the last thing expected at this juncture. The best thing that should have been done today was to direct BSNL to clear the long pending HR issues of Pay, Promotion, Pension and 3rd PRC as a reward for the sincere approach of employees in carrying forward the organization from a state of peril to a state of growth and development.

In the Letter, GS BMS has categorically stated that if the benefits of the series of revival packages are not being reaped on by BSNL Management, the failure is only on the part of management and the officers dealing with the policies pertaining to BSNL. The failure to implement a smooth and hassle free indigenous 4G mobile network and the failure to give a seamless network experience to BSNL customers should not be covered in the guise of floating another VRS scheme and instead responsibility should be fixed for BSNL management, DoT and the Vendors for their failure to provide a seamless experience to BSNL customers from the Swadeshi Mobile Network and not fixing up the problems arising out in the core and the network components.

BMS has highlighted that the root cause of BSNL failure to provide good services is its flawed outsourcing model. The outsourcing model in BSNL has never been implemented properly and can never be implemented in future due to various inherent issues. Comparing BSNL with other private operators is completely uncalled for as the eco system in which BSNL is placed does not provides it with a level playing field. The revenue Vs Employee Expenditure should not be brought into picture as Private Operators are not giving services in loss making areas nor they are doing anything for the Swadeshi Mobile Network development. Can the ambitious projects of 4G saturation and Swadeshi Mobile Network take shape with outsourcing model. Such type of difficult projects can only be executed by the employees of BSNL and they have been doing their job with utmost perfection. Hence BSNL instead of going for outsourcing model should start fresh recruitment in JE, JTO and JAO cadres. Similarly, promotions pending across various grades and streams must be executed now. Its highly discouraging that in BSNL, one group is getting the benefits of pay and perks of 7th CPC while the own BSNL employees are not getting even the benefits of 2nd PRC and the perks/allowances are being given on 1st PRC rates. The employees of BSNL are doing their job with utmost sincerity and its high time now that they should be rewarded with the benefits of Pay, Promotion, Pension and 3rd PRC.

Even the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) ( 2024-25) in its 6th report on the subject (Examination of BSNL overall performance including HR issues) which was presented to the Eighteenth Lok Sabha on 18th December 2024 has stated in its recommendations that BSNL must address the disparities in the Pay Structure between ITS and BSNL employees, harmonizing pay structure by Aligning them with 7th Pay Commission Standards, enhancing Superannuation Benefit Contribution for BSNL Recruits , Pushing for Implementation of 3rd PRC, proper retirement security to BSNL employees, Regular Promotions and Clear Career Development Pathways are essential to address the stagnation, while expanding medical coverage and Post- Retirement Benefits would improve overall employee welfare. In the crux, COPU has summarized that BSNL should reconsider their HR policy to address the disparity amongst BSNL employees.

BMS has categorically opposed the move of BSNL Management which has followed the contrary approach by approving the VRS instead of streamlining the HR policy and addressing the disparity.

BMS has raked up the precarious scenario of HR in BSNL that most of the executives having qualifications ranging from M Tech, B tech, Engineering Diploma, Charted Accountants, Cost and Management Accountants (ICWAs), MBAs, MSCs, M COMs, LLB etc. have got only one promotion in their entire career span which goes as high as 24-25 years. No PSU does this type of treatment to its working lot but BSNL management considers themselves as different and are taking no efforts to end this injustice.

Shri Himte Ji has sought intervention of Hon’ble PM and Hon’ble MoC in not only setting right the Network and operational issues but also for settling the demands of BSNL employees has also been recommended by Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) (2024-25) in their report presented before the 18th Lok Sabha.

GS BMS Shri Himte Ji has requested to implement the following demands and else it may result in huge unrest:

• Implement 3rd PRC for the employees of BSNL.
• Implement the 2nd PRC recommendation of 30 percent Superannuation Contribution to BSNL Recruited employees.
• Implement the 2nd PRC Recommendation of extending E2 to JTO/JAO Equivalent Grades and E3 to SDE/AO Equivalent Grades.
• Aligning the perks and allowances at Par with the 7th CPC standards as being given to the DoT officers on deputation in BSNL and ending the disparity amongst employees within BSNL.
• Direct Management to execute the Proposal for the promotions of all eligible executives in the cadre of SDE to AGM, AGM to DGM immediately.
• Direct Management to ensure the promotions in Finance stream for the JAOs to AOs and AOs to CAOs immediately.
• Initiate Fresh recruitment in the cadre of JE, JTO and JAOs instead of going for outsourcing model.

AIGETOA extends its thanks and gratitude to GS BMS for taking up the issue at the highest level. We are very sure that the HR issues of BSNL employees and the disparity within the BSNL organization in terms of Pay, Pension and Promotion and the same shall be given utmost priority by Government now. AIGETOA has also raised its objection to Management on VRS and had sought the attention of management in settling the HR issues in line with the recommendation of the COPU.

As informed earlier, Team AIGETOA yesterday met Hon’ble MoC hri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Ji for inviting him to All India Conference at Lucknow and also for inauguration of calendars and diary. Hon’ble MoC called us to his office for the inauguration of diaries and calendars. Hon’ble MoC was kind enough to grant us appointment again today. We met Hon’ble MC in the evening today and presented him with Bouquet and Calendar.

Hon’ble MoC also accepted our invitation and assured for attending the same. He also appreciated the calendar for the meticulous design.

Click here for the Glimpses of Meeting

On the occasion of New Year, Team AIGETOA met Hon’ble MoSC Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar Ji and extended warm New Year greetings. Hon’ble MoSC inaugurated the calendar and diary. The calendar was appreciated by Hon’ble MoSC and he applauded the efforts of the team in this regard.

The calendar design and idea has gone down very well in government echelons and the same is in high demand now.

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Team AIGETOA met the concerned officers of Corporate office and intimated about the opening of window by EPFO by way of extension of due date of approval of joint declarations pending at employer end on or before 31st of January 2025. This may be perhaps last chance given by the EPFO.

In this connection, we have requested to issue the instructions to the Circles regarding approval of joint declaration for higher pension pending at the BSNL end on or before 31st January, 2025 on immediate basis.

As discussed instructions to Circles will be issued by next week preferably on coming Monday or Tuesday.