On 9th June 2025, the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) submitted a letter of detailed reply to the PGM (SR), BSNL Corporate Office, in response to the appeal dated 2nd June 2025 regarding the withdrawal of the ongoing organisational program. Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch reiterated its firm resolve to continue with the peaceful and democratic agitation in support of critical issues concerning BSNL’s long-term viability and the unresolved HR concerns of employees and retirees.

Click here for Letter of Reply to PGM SR

The reply emphasized that BDM stands firmly aligned with the vision of “Nation First”. It is highlighted that the ongoing agitation is not just a protest but a lawful, non-disruptive, and responsible expression of the frustration and concerns of thousands of BSNL employees. The massive support of nearly 30,000 signatures underscores the intensity of unrest prevailing among employees across cadres.

BDM strongly conveyed that despite repeated assurances from the management and multiple meetings, including those held on 29th May and 2nd June 2025 under the chairmanship of Director (HR), there has been no tangible progress on key demands. The management has failed to act on issues such as smooth rollout of Swadeshi 4G/5G, strengthening of the backhaul network, redressal of media outages, provisioning of field resources, and ensuring proper utilization of revival packages. The importance of appointing a regular CMD to ensure stable leadership and calls for constructive dialogue to safeguard BSNL’s future as India’s national telecom carrier, continues to be ignored. The lack of implementation of the 6th Report of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) dated 18th December 2024, which provided clear recommendations for BSNL’s revival and operational efficiency, is a serious matter of concern.

BDM expressed disappointment over the management’s lack of seriousness, selective presentation of minutes, and failure to take confidence-building measures, even after the forum unconditionally deferred earlier agitation programs in national interest during the tense geo-political situation. Furthermore, arbitrary transfers and other provocative administrative actions have worsened the situation. The forum also emphasized that the current action is about justice, dignity, and commitment to India’s telecom sovereignty.

BDM conveyed that unless BSNL management shows concrete, result-oriented efforts to address the genuine concerns raised in the charter of demands, the ongoing peaceful organisational programs will continue as planned. The forum reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the national telecom interests, supporting BSNL’s revival, and securing the future of its dedicated workforce.

AIGETOA extends its heartfelt gratitude to all BSNL employees who actively participated in the Signature Campaign organized from 2nd June to 7th June 2025. This campaign witnessed an overwhelming response from employees across all circles, reflecting their unity and strong support for the cause.

A total of 18,301 employees signed the campaign across India, with circle-wise participation as per the last data received (Compilation still going on) is as follows:

Details of BA/OA wise and scanned copies of Signatures will be uploaded soon.

Total Signature through Physical Mode (Till Date) = 18301

Total Signature through Online Petition on Change.org Portal (Till Date) = 12026

Total Numbers of Signatures in Support (Till Date) = 30327 (Approx. 30K)

The above figure of 18301 is in addition to 12000 plus online signed petitions received on change.org portal which takes the total number of signatures in support of demands raised by BDM to more than 30,000.

The campaign turnout showcases the commitment and shared concern of the BSNL workforce towards key organizational issues.

AIGETOA and Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch salutes this spirit of solidarity. Let us continue our united struggle for the rightful dues and better future of BSNL and its dedicated workforce.

Further as many circle have sought permission to submit more signatures to the campaign, we are extending the signature campaign till 10th June 2025 which will simultaneously be done along with signing of Memorandums. However the signatures received till date must be dispatched by 9th June 2025.

The Organisational action programs enters into next phase from Monday, 9th June onwards which is submission of Memorandum to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble MoC, Hon’ble MoSC, Hon’ble Secretary (DoT) and Hon’ble CMD BSNL along with bearing of black badges. The draft Memorandum, the draft content of the black badges along with the SOP shall be updated on the website tomorrow.

We expect similar type of support in the next phase by cutting across the association and union lines.

We extend our gratitude to all the employees including the office Bearers of other unions and associations for supporting our Organisational Action Programs.

Together We Will Achieve Everything.

Employees Unity Zindabad.

We extend our deep gratitude and heartiest thanks to one and all to sign the online petition and strengthen our voice for the cause of the Nation, BSNL as an organisation and its Employees Basic Rights. It is overwhelming to see the employees coming forward to sign the petition and signature campaign by moving across union and association lines. The anguish and frustration prevailing in all minds is clearly visible and still there is time for management to recognize this unrest and take necessary corrective actions to address the grievances of the employees.

We’ve hit our first milestone of 10,000 Signs of Online Petition and marching forward. The unity is the key to achieving our long pending HR issues and this unity will definitely take us all forward towards our goal of achieving the Pay, Pension and Promotion issues including the 3rd PRC.

Your continued support is highly solicited.

Click here to sign the Online Petition👇

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Dear Friends,

As part of the ongoing efforts to address and resolve critical issues impacting BSNL’s revival and Employee welfare, the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) agitation program starts from 2nd June 2025 in a phase manner.

The first stage is a Signature Campaign from 2nd June 2025 to 7th June 2025, covering all employees (serving and retired) across OAs, BAs, Circles and CHQ.

Format for Signature Campaign and the complete details of execution of Signature Campaign Program is uploaded. All Office Bearers requested to follow the procedures as suggested.

📎 Format for Signature Campaign. Click here

📎 Procedure and Suggestive Guidelines to be observed for Signature Campaign. Click here

📎 Covering Sheet along the Signature Sheet for Speed Post. Click here

“SOP – Signature Campaign“

Under the Agitational Program of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) Signature Campaign Period: 2^nd June 2025 to 7^th June 2025

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Upload of Campaign Document

• The official Signature Campaign Document will be uploaded on the CHQ websites of all BDM constituents on 31^st May 2025.
• For AIGETOA, it will be available on https://aigetoachq.org/

2. Campaign Schedule

• The campaign will be conducted from 2^nd June 2025 (Monday) to 7^th June 2025 (Saturday) across all BSNL units.

3. Who Should Sign?

• All serving employees (Executives & Non-Executives) of BSNL.
• All retired BSNL employees are also encouraged to sign and support the cause.

4. Mode of Collection

• Signatures will be taken on a common letter format, either:
  • Unit-wise
  • OA-wise
  • At BA (Business Area) Level
• Office bearers at OA and Unit/Exchange level may take printouts locally and coordinate signature collection at their respective locations.

5. BA-Level Coordination

• District Secretaries at BA Level will ensure full signature coverage from all employees working in their BA.

6. Collection of Signed Copies

• After collecting signatures at Unit/OA/Exchange level, all physical signed sheets will be consolidated by the District Secretary at the BA level.

7. Submission of Hard Copies

• All the compiled physical signature sheets by District Secretaries at BA Level will be sent to Secretary DoT through Speed Post on below address:

Dr. Neeraj Mittal

Secretary (Telecom)

Department of Telecommunications

Sanchar Bhawan, 20 Ashoka Road

New Delhi – 110001

• Another duplicate set of the physical signed documents should be submitted to the respective BA Head for onward communication and forwarding.
• Share the Scanned Copy of Speed Post slip containing the Dispatch tracking number to respective Circle Secretary for onward submission to CHQ through Zonal Secretaries via email (bdmbms23@gmail.com )  and whats app (+91 75893 49217).

8. Scanned Copy Submission

• District Secretaries at BA Level will also scan the signed documents and email/Whatsapp them to:
  • Circle Secretary of their respective Circles.
  • BDM CHQ Email ID: bdmbms23@gmail.com
  • AIGETOA CHQ Whatsapp Number: +91 75893 49217

9. Circle-Level Compilation

• Circle Secretaries will compile all scanned copies received from various BAs and forward a consolidated set to CHQ for record and future use.

✅ Important Notes:

Let us unite for the cause of BSNL and Swadeshi Telecom. Your signature is your support for BSNL’s survival, revival, and self-reliant India!

In response to the resumption of notice served by Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) dated 20.05.2025, SR Cell BSNL has called a meeting of BDM under the chairmanship of Director HR on 15.00pm on 29.05.2025.

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Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) resumes the Organisational Action Programs in view of non-resolution of the crucial issues related to BSNL Revival and Survival by Management leading to the complete frustration in the employees and breach of trust in resolving the long pending HR issues despite firm assurance by BSNL to the extent that even minutes of the meeting has not been issued in line with the discussions and resolutions taken.

Click here for Organizational Notice

Earlier, BDM had unilaterally postponed its scheduled protest programs from 16th May 2025, keeping in mind the sensitive national situation arising from a war-like scenario. Prioritizing national interest and operational continuity of BSNL – a critical telecom infrastructure – the forum had acted with utmost responsibility to avoid any disruption in essential services.

However, even during this critical period, BSNL Management acted insensitively, choosing to initiate actions that seemed aimed at provoking rather than resolving the deadlock. Despite repeated efforts from BDM to reach an amicable solution, management failed to uphold its own assurances, including non-issuance of corrected minutes of the conciliatory meeting held on 5th May 2025.

In the absence of any confidence-building measures, and in light of continued provocative actions, BDM has announced the resumption of its agitational programs from 2nd June 2025 onwards. The detailed schedule of activities and demands as below

A] BSNL’s viability Issues:

• Enquiry into the circumstances leading to the failure of BSNL to launch full-fledged 4G and 5G services PAN India under Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Issuance of white paper on the actions taken by BSNL to resolve the problems in smooth rollout of the 4G services (Voice fine tuning issues etc.) and to arrest the growing customer dis-satisfaction.
• Implementation of recommendations given by the Committee of Public undertakings (COPU) in its 6th Report for BSNL dated 18th December 2024 submitted to the 18th Loksabha.
• Overhauling and strengthening of backhaul and other fibre network of BSNL. Alternate mechanism to arrest the frequent media outage leading to consistent problems in backhaul and low network availability.
• Provisioning of adequate resources to the field officers for Network and FTTH maintenance, including tools and mobile handsets for field staff.
• Issuance of white paper on the assets of BSNL which has been taken by DoT after 01.10.2000 without providing adequate compensation to BSNL and transferring its ownership back to BSNL as envisaged in the terms and conditions formulated while incorporating BSNL.
• White paper on utilisation of various “Revival Packages” by BSNL vis-à-vis the investment made and its associated outcome.
• White Paper on the outcome of the Consultant appointed for Organisation Transformation in Strategic Area vis-à-vis the expenditure made.
• Posting of a Regular CMD, CGMs and BA heads at the earliest in BSNL for continuity in the implementation of the various decisions/projects and telecom objectives of the government especially that of Atma Nirbhar Bharat in Telecom.

B] Resolution of Long Pending HR Issues:

• 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.
• 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.
• “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.
• Settlement of residuals of 2nd PRC recommendation, including:
• Issuance of revised presidential order for replacement of the initial two scales E2 (20,600-3%-46,500) for JTO/JAO/Equivalent grades and E3 (24,900-3%-50,500) for SDE/AO/Equivalent grades, which was approved by the BSNL full board in May 2016 and sent to DoT.
• 30% defined contribution towards Superannuation Benefit as per DPE guidelines.
• Creating the mandatory Post-Retirement Medical Benefit Fund (PRMB) for BSNL recruits as per DPE guidelines.
• Settlement of Pay Loss issues of JTOs/JAOs recruited post 1.1.2007 due to wrongful implementation of 2nd PRC benefits for BSNL Recruits (22820/-, E1+5 increments, Pay fixation of DR JE to JTO, JE period Pay Loss)
• Fixing the appropriate JE pay scale and Review of NEPP to extend sufficient career progression to the non-executives.
• Redressal of stagnation issues pertaining to the employees of BSNL.
• Restoration of Medical Coverage (Indoor + Outdoor) as per initial BSNLMRS.
• Extension of Perks & Allowances (Transport, Children Education Allowance, TA/DA etc) and restoration of All India LTC etc.
• Promotions for all eligible executives and non-executives across all streams/cadres and providing smooth career progression with minimum span of years to the employees of BSNL by provisioning of sufficient promotional posts through restructuring review. Settlement of all pending seniority issues. Review of deficit and surplus circle transfer policy to enable inter circle, rule-8, Spouse, PWD and Medical cases transfer. Immediate issuance of all pending promotions.
• Implementation of E1 instead of NE-12 scale for the non-executives at par with MTNL.

All the Office Bearers and Members are requested to give a wide publicity to the program and ensure for its success to vent your resentment as expressed from time to time. BDM sincerely believes and quite hopeful that management will take necessary & immediate action on BSNL Revival and Survival and also seize the opportunity to address the lost trust and ensure immediate settlement of our long pending HR issues and address our serious concerns as stated above to maintain Employees-Employer relationship healthy and in a state of motivation for higher growth of the organisation.

Flash News:

As the situation has normalized and hence a discussion on the resumption of organizational action notice took place between the constituents of the Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch. The matter was also discussed at the level of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh.

It is decided to serve the organizational action notice Tomorrow.

Team AIGETOA CHQ

The Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (AIGETOA, BTEU, BDPS, AIBSNLOBCEWA, STEWA, FNTOBEA, and BTU) has announced the postponement of all organisational action program unilaterally which was scheduled to commence from 16th May 2025 in view current critical situation across the nation until the situation normalizes.

Click here for Letter for Postponement

As a group of responsible associations & unions, Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) firmly believe in Nation First (राष्ट्र हित सर्वोपरि) approach. At this critical juncture, when the nation stands united to safeguard its sovereignty and stability, we prioritize national interests above everything else. BSNL, as a strategic asset, plays a pivotal role in ensuring uninterrupted communication services, especially during emergencies. Recognizing our responsibility, we have decided to postpone all planned protests unilaterally until the situation normalizes, to avoid any disruption to essential telecom services and maintain operational efficiency.

The BDM also called upon BSNL employees to stand united in national interest while continuing to advocate for:

• Expedited execution of national priority projects like Swadeshi 4G/5G and BharatNet.

• Address the long-pending HR issues (Pay, Pension, Promotions, etc.) and BSNL’s viability concerns.

• Immediately review the arbitrary mass transfer orders dated 02.05.2025 displacing experienced officers, which jeopardize operational readiness during this critical situation and allow them to join at their current places of posting.

We still believe that BSNL Management will respond positively to this gesture and address the raised concerns amicably, avoiding the need to revive the agitation programs.