The current HR team under the able guidance of our Hon’ble CMD BSNL Shri A Robert J Ravi Ji and Director HR Shri Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji who are duly supported by the PGM Pers and SR Smt Anita Johri Ji have fulfilled another promise made by them in the agenda meeting dated 3rd and 4th October 2024.
Heartiest congratulations to all on achieving OA-level immunity for OBs across all levels.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Hon’ble Director HR, Hon’ble PGM SR, Hon’ble DGM SR, and their teams for recognizing the importance of this matter and extending their valuable support. We sincerely believe and hope that all the promises made by the current management shall be fulfilled. We also promise that executives will leave no stone unturned to realise the vision of a profitable, vibrant and strong BSNL.
Congratulations..!!!Finally the much awaited wait is over. BSNL has finally decided to go ahead with resolution of SDE 2007 reversal issue.
As first step, orders for reversion have been withdrawn.
The file for restoration of seniority and approval of supplementary DPC is under submission. We are trying to ensure the final promotion orders at the earliest.
Finally AIGETOA and the team of the affected persons have succeeded in its mission and we will try to ensure the final fruits in the form of promotion orders immediately.
We are refraining from uploading the order copies due to legal considerations.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) proudly unveiled its new logo at a ceremony held on October 22, 2024 in New Delhi, symbolizing the company’s renewed commitment to providing secure, affordable, and reliable connectivity across the country. The logo was launched by the Honorable Union Minister of Communications and Development of the North-East Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, alongside the Honorable Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. The event, hosted at Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, also saw the presence of senior officials from the Department of Telecommunications, BSNL, and other key industry stakeholders.
A New Identity: Logo Design and Meaning
BSNL’s new logo embodies vibrancy, trust, and a vision for nationwide reach. The design features green and white arrows encircling the map of India, symbolizing the company’s extensive coverage and commitment to connecting every corner of Bharat. The vibrant orange backdrop represents warmth and inclusivity, while the bold tagline “Connecting Bharat” underscores BSNL’s mission to bridge the digital divide, offering a modern and reliable telecom network that serves both urban and rural communities.
New BSNL Logo
Seven Pioneering Initiatives: A Comprehensive Approach
Alongside the new logo, BSNL introduced seven innovative initiatives aimed at transforming connectivity in India, anchored in three key pillars: Security, Affordability, and Reliability.
Security Initiatives
• Spam! Free Network:BSNL has rolled out an automatic spam-blocking solution that filters out phishing attempts and malicious SMS. This initiative ensures a safer communication environment without the need for constant alerts, providing users with seamless and secure interactions.
Affordability Initiatives
• BSNL National Wi-Fi Roaming:This first-of-its-kind seamless Wi-Fi roaming service enables high-speed internet access for BSNL’s FTTH customers at various hotspots, eliminating extra charges and minimizing data costs.
• BSNL IFTV: BSNL launches India’s first fiber-based intranet TV service, offering over 500 live channels and Pay TV to FTTH subscribers at no additional cost, with data usage not counted against their FTTH data packs.
• Any Time SIM (ATS) Kiosks: BSNL introduces automated SIM kiosks that allow customers to purchase, upgrade, port, or replace SIM cards anytime, utilizing UPI/QR-enabled payments and multi-lingual access, all while ensuring seamless KYC integration.
Reliability Initiatives
• Direct-to-Device Service: India’s first Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity solution merges satellite and terrestrial mobile networks for uninterrupted communication, especially crucial in emergencies and isolated areas, supporting UPI payments even in remote locations.
• Public Protection & Disaster Relief: BSNL has developed a secure, scalable network for disaster response, providing guaranteed encrypted communication for government and relief agencies during crises. This innovative network design, supported by drone and balloon-based systems, ensures continuous connectivity during emergencies.
• First Private SG in Mines: Partnering with C-DAC, BSNL introduces reliable, low-latency connectivity for mining operations, utilizing Made-in-India equipment. This service enhances advanced AI and IoT applications, ensuring safety and operational efficiency in underground and opencast mines.
A Commitment to Transforming India’s Telecom Landscape
These initiatives and the new logo represent BSNL’s unwavering commitment to revolutionizing India’s telecom landscape. By focusing on secure, affordable, and reliable connectivity, BSNL aims to make digital communication accessible to all, fostering inclusivity and progress in every corner of Bharat. As the nation moves forward, BSNL stands at the forefront, ready to connect India with innovation and integrity.
As many executives reported that due to festive season and holidays, they couldn’t fill up the IPMS Achievements, AIGETOA Pursued with authorities to extend the window for a brief period. On our request RESTG cell has extended the window for two days.
Executives who could not fill up the Achievements can do do in these two days.
BSNL Corporate Office has issued clarification to all the concerned Circle Heads on the processing of mutual transfers under Rule-8 of the BSNL Transfer Policy.
AIGETOA will ensure that mutual transfers, especially for JTOs recruited under the Special LICE, are duly considered to safeguard the rights of our members.
As intimated in the morning after going through the letter of AIGETOA, Director HR called GS AIGETOA and discussed on the daily diary app.
He appreciated the concerns raised by AIGETOA and told that he shall be issuing a clarification to all CGMs about the apprehensions raised by the association. He told that this app will work as a feedback mechanism only. He said he is open to making necessary changes in the APP also to rename it as “BSNL Samvad App”.
More discussions followed in the afternoon when PGM SR called the General Secretary of AIGETOA and SNEA. Thereafter based on the inputs suggested by Association, a draft was finalized and agreed.
Now the App is delinked from APAR and made optional with no linkage to APAR and targets anymore. The daily dairy is an optional thing now. The feedback system is incorporated. The KPI entry is categorically mentioned as optional. Edit option is given. Furthermore no weightage in APAR for diary update.
Thereafter both GSs had brief meeting with CMD BSNL and he categorically mentioned that intent is constructive and intended towards getting the actual feedback from employees. He assured that this app is not at all for linking performance and salary or APAR.
Accordingly Restructuring Cell shall be issuing a modification on the above lines.
We extend our thanks to Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Hon’ble Director HR and Hon’ble PGM SR.
BSNL CO issued letter to all Circle Heads calling for volunteers among SDEs/AGMs with legal background preferably with legal educational qualifications for legal works at Corporate office New Delhi.
The selection will be for a fixed term. Willing and eligible SDEs/AGMs are invited to submit their options by email to agsmpers1sta@gmail.com.
The last date for submission of willingness is 17th September 2024.
As informed earlier, BSNL CO has issued the fresh instructions for Rule 8 online applications. AIGETOA has been actively following up on the matter and providing input, most of which has been incorporated into the issued guidelines. It was the endeavour of AIGETOA to make the complete process online and transparent and finally the same has been achieved by AIGETOA. The portal was to be made live in July but the same got delayed due to some last minute bug fixes. The existing waiting list will hold priority over the new applications.
We extend our thanks to Director HR and PGM Establishment and ERP team for making this online process successful.
The long awaited clarification with respect to the immunity guidelines have been issued. AIGETOA has been pressing this issue for long. After our preview meeting with Director HR yesterday dated 22.08.2024 on agenda items, today SR cell issued the amendments.
Amendment of Clause 10 (5) & Clause 10 (A) (4) for both Recognized Associations –
The concession of immunity from transfer from the CHQ/Circle/SSA of recognized Association is applicable to the GS, AGS and FS/Treasurer upto the recognition period of the concerned Association or upto the validity of the Association body (subject to the association remaining being recognized) whichever is later, irrespective of the post held or the cadre to which he/she belongs. The facility enjoyed once at any level, viz. CHQ, Circle or SSA will not be available for the second time at the same level either in the same Association or in any other Association, in case the incumbent so joins another Association.
Amendment of Rule 3, 4 & 6 for both Recognized Associations –
1] As per Rule 3(1), Recognized Representative Association is given the status of the “Majority Recognized Association” at Corporate level, all Circles, BA and OA level.
2] As per Rule 3(2), Recognized Association is given the status of the “Support Association” at Corporate level, all Circles, BA and OA level.
3] The facilities of Special Casual Leave shall be extended at all levels i.e., Corporate, Circle, BA and OA level.
As decided in our meeting (AIGETOA & BTEU with MoSc) held on 26th July 2024, Hon’ble Minister of Communications for State (MoSC) Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Ji has directed BSNL/DoT for examining and considering the memorandum submitted by AIGETOA.
As assured to us during the meeting, it is understood that BSNL/DoT has been asked to consider and examine the issue in an holistic manner rather than giving a copy book reply to the issues raised. Hopefully we will succeed in clinching the issue of residual issues of 2nd PRC as well as those of 3rd PRC.
