An issue with respect to the shortfall in the contribution for Gratuity trust of BSNL Recruits was raised by AIGETOA earlier verbally and then through letter.
Today, it was informed that the shortfall of Rs 250 crore has been deposited by BSNL and the contribution for the BSNL Recruits gratuity trust is up to date now.
This is another testimony of the tireless efforts of AIGETOA to keep the rights of the employees protected.
Together We Will Achieve Everything.
The Committee Constituted for the pay loss issued of executives recruited post 01.01.2007 has been revived. The letter for inclusion of new Members in the Committee has been notified. It was one of the major demands to revive the Pay loss Committee. The assurance was made during our interaction with CMD BSNL.
This is the second major point after the issuance of pending tenure completion orders yesterday. Though, many retention and modification cases have not been considered and the same is being persued by Team AIGETOA. The OTP cases of those displaced in Long Stay back to their parent circles is also being pursued actively.
Similarly the issue of taking up the standard Pay Scales issue with DoT is under submission and the same is likely to be sent to DoT in next 2-3 days.
Team AIGETOA is following all the issues diligently as per discussion held in the meeting with CMD BSNL. The things have started moving and we are keeping a close watch on the developments and will not stop till all issues are resolved to our satisfaction.
On April 23, 2025, a significant high-level meeting took place between the leaders of AIGETOA, BTEU and the Central Leadership of BMS (Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh), where in-depth discussion on various issues affecting BSNL employees was held. The meeting was attended by Shri Ravindra Himte Ji General Secretary BMS, Shri B Surendran Ji Organizing Secretary BMS, Shri Ramnath Ganeshe Ji National Secretary and Telecom Prabhari BMS and Shri SVS Subramanyam Ji, Central Executive Committee Member.
The meeting lasted for more than four hours with threadbare discussions on HR Issues, Organizational Issues, Operational and Maintenance Issues of BSNL which are day-today faced by employees. Discussion was also held on the status of Swadeshi 4G/5G rollout of BSNL and why the revenue graph of BSNL is going down.
BMS Leadership was of the categorical view that disparity in the pay structure of BSNL Executives vis-a-vis the officers on deemed deputation will not be tolerated and since BSNL has been extending 7th CPC benefits to those on deemed deputation, there is no reason to deny the 3rd PRC to BSNL Executives. They also said that the disparity in the perks and allowances of those on deputation and those of BSNL must be removed and equal rights must be given to all. BMS Leadership also expressed the view that Long Pending issue of Standard Pay Scales and 30 percent SAB must be extended to the BSNL Recruits along with the resolution of all their pay loss related issues. BMS leadership also stated that the promotions for the executives shall also be ensured and management should not be allowed to work in its own style. They directed AIGETOA and BTEU leadership to assess the situation and if needed to go for full-fledged agitation.
General Secretary BMS Shri Ravindra Himte Ji informed both AIGETOA and BTEU that they have taken up BSNL’s issues, including HR Issues and the homegrown 4G/5G rollout, with the Minister of Communication (MoC) and even the Hon’ble Prime Minister. BMS Leadership have also agreed to precipitate the issues further and told us that all efforts will be taken to ensure resolution and BMS leadership stands firmly with the employees of BSNL. BMS leadership categorically told that the affordability clause for 3rd PRC should not be made applicable to BSNL as it is involved in Make in India exercise and they shall be taking up the issue with PMO also. They assured that a strategic action plan will be initiated to address the issues effectively in coordination with the concerned authorities.
There was a detailed discussion on the strategy to be followed and actions to be taken. A comprehensive action was chalked out for ensuring the long pending HR issues of 3rd PRC, Residual issues of 2nd PRC (30% SAB, E2 Pay Scales, E1+5 increments, 22820, & JE Period Pay Loss), Promotions to all eligible executives, Increase in Promotional posts through restructuring to give a smooth career progression to all executives, Perks and allowances at par with the officers on deemed deputation, BSNL Funded GTI/GHI, Increase in Medical Reimbursement Limits, Review of Rule 8 and Rule 9 policies, One Association – One PSU, Restoration of the Land and Infra assets back to BSNL which has been forcefully taken away by DoT. It was also decided to seek a white paper from BSNL/DoT on the utilization of the various revival packages and the associated output. BMS has given categorical assurance that they will extend all possible support including intervention at the highest level to ensure that long pending dues of BSNL employees are extended to them now.
The meeting also touched on the organizational structure, with BMS leadership commending AIGETOA for its well-organized functioning across all levels. They emphasized the need to strengthen BTEU BSNL further. The General Secretaries of AIGETOA and BTEU assured that they will make both AIGETOA and BTEU further stronger and are working in synch. Further in the meeting it was informed that Shri Harjinder Singh, AIGETOA All India Organizing Secretary, has been appointed as the Vice President of the Public Sector Employees National Confederation (An Industrial Unit of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh). This appointment is a testimony to AIGETOA’s efforts for employee welfare and is recognized by BMS, India’s largest trade union organization and the second largest in the world.
The meeting concluded with a strong sense of solidarity and a shared commitment to work together for the welfare of BSNL employees. AIGETOA and BTEU leaders expressed their gratitude to the BMS top leadership for their valuable time, suggestions, and support to the BSNL organization and its employees.
After the meeting, leaders of AIGETOA and BTEU again sat together and decided upon the next course of action to be followed in line with the discussions held with BMS Leadership. It was decided to consult all other constituents of Bhartiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) for discussion on the next course including all other major associations. Accordingly, Convener BDM was requested to convene a meeting and also enter into discussion with other major associations to move ahead with consensus and unity.
Dear friends, we are in the fourth week of so-called HR month declared by Management and except for few paper formalities for the formation of few committees, nothing has happened on ground. We consider it as an act of betrayal by management and hence under these circumstances, it will be most appropriate to declare the coming month as “Betrayal Month” by employees and consolidate under a single banner to teach appropriate lesson for this uncalled-for betrayal. Accordingly, we hereby give a call to each and every employee of BSNL to remain prepared for next course of actions and support us in our call to save the dignity, security and prosperity of ourselves and our families.
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CHQ AIGETOA is in receipt of lot of queries with respect to promotions in various cadres.
We wish to inform that CHQ Team of AIGETOA consisting of General Secretary Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIP Shri Veerabhadra Rao, All India Convener Shri A A Khan, FS Shri B K Mehta, Dy GS Shri Pavan Akhand, AGSs Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Shri Yogendra Kumar, Shri Sunil Gautam and OS (CHQ) Shri Harjinder singh with active support from BSNL CO team is consistently following up with management at various levels including CMD BSNL, Director HR, PGM Pers and other officers from HR wing. The team has been discussing and pressing hard for issuance of pending promotions in various cadres and streams. CHQ is in serious discussion with Management and had many rounds of meetings. We have been able to convince on the need for issuance of pending promotions without any further delay. In the last week also we had two meetings with CMD BSNL and Director HR wherein we submitted our inputs with respect to the promotions. Meaningful and output oriented discussions took place on the issues of promotion from SDE to AGM, AGM to DGM, JTO to SDE, AO to CAO, JAO to AO, SDE to AGM LICE, PS to PPS CPC and that of other cadres. It’s our sincere pursuit to ensure the discussions get converted into output in the form of promotions in various cadres and streams.
We wish to inform that higher management and HR team is sincerely working on the resolution of our long pending issues and we are striving to ensure output in the quickest possible time.
We request all executives to have patience and concentrate themselves on their work and execution of roles and responsibilities assigned to them.
Team AIGETOA is working hard to protect your rights and ensure the resolution of your long pending issues. We are very sure that with your active support and our sincere pursuance, we will definitely achieve the desired goals.
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.
Another issue pursued by AIGETOA is getting materialized into reality.
It is reliably learnt that proposal for enhancement of TA/DA is in the process in pursuance to the consistent demand of AIGETOA in the various forums within BSNL and outside BSNL during last many years . We are thankful to our Honorable CMD BSNL and Director HR who have been considerate to our demands and one by one, the commitments made by them during our agenda meeting on 3-4 October 2024 is being fulfilled. All are requested to visit the details of the agenda meeting on website www.aigetoachq.org. We are committed to ensure all those assurances into reality. We are in constant pursuance of the issues to realize the assurances made for Pay, Promotion and Pension.
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AIGETOA is continuously monitoring the progress and pursuing diligently on all issues.
Heartiest Congratulations to the executives getting promoted from SDE to DE/AGM (Telecom) Promotions after resolution of long pending LDCE 2007 SDE Reversal issue. Our Heartfelt thanks to management for resolving one of the most complex issues and issuing the promotional orders.
It is with boundless joy and immense pride that we share the extraordinary news of the DE/AGM Promotion Orders issued by BSNL Corporate Office, specifically addressing the officers affected by the LDCE 2007 SDE Reversion case. This monumental achievement, a resolution that has been years in the making, holds unparalleled significance for AIGETOA and the entire BSNL family.
A brief History of the issue and the steps taken by AIGETOA for resolution:
This issue has held paramount significance for AIGETOA, remaining our steadfast priority since it first arose in 2009.
In 2010, AIGETOA initiated numerous communications, voicing this matter to the highest echelons. During intense and heated discussions with the CMD, Dir (HR), and GM (Pers) at that time, it became evident that a resolution was imperative. AIGETOA’s persistence led BSNL Management to suspend the Show Cause Notices (SCNs) with a committed assurance of an expeditious solution and issued orders on the same day to keep the issue under abeyance.
However, despite these assurances, individual pressures within BSNL Corporate Office led to the issuance of notices by TN Circle. The affected officers sought recourse through CAT Chennai, resulting in an initially favourable judgment. Subsequently, the management contested the decision at the Hon’ble Madras High Court sparking a protracted legal battle. Throughout this journey, AIGETOA CHQ stood as an unyielding pillar of support, championing the cause of these officers with unwavering resolve.
AIGETOA has consistently ensured the morale of these affected officers remains high, providing steadfast support across multiple legal platforms. We engaged rigorously with every successive Dir (HR) and CMD, elevating this issue as a priority in every agitation notice submitted to BSNL Management. Our resolute efforts culminated in securing a commitment from Dir (HR) to pursue a comprehensive resolution. It was AIGETOA only which ensured that the candidates are not reverted to JTO cadre, both through persuasion and legal means. Through AIGETOA’s relentless advocacy, a dedicated committee was formed, delivering a favourable report. Although legal complexities delayed further action, AIGETOA successfully obtained an endorsement from Dir (HR) in the official minutes with MA ensuring that positive court judgments would prompt promotional actions for these employees. The role of AIGETOA in reopening the case at Hon’ble Madras High Curt and thereafter at Hon’ble Madras CAT and getting it tilted in favour of applicants is also praiseworthy.
Due to intense pressure from AIGETOA CHQ, BSNL Management reserved specific DE/AGM vacancies (2005 Vacancies) for these officers during the November 2022 promotions. Today, we celebrate the fruition of these efforts. Our General Secretary personally oversaw the entire DPC process, meticulously coordinating every detail – from securing Vigilance Clearances and SCN withdrawals to seniority list revisions and Ensuring the Circle allotments on As is Where is Basis – on an almost hourly basis, with the utmost care and precision.
The Role of Management and the Applicants themselves:
However, the joy of this success will remain incomplete, if we fail to mention the contribution and role of management including our current CMD BSNL Shri A Robert J Ravi Ji, Director HR Shri Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji, Current PGM (Pers) Smt Anita Johri Ji and ex PGM Pers Shri Dinesh Mahur Ji, few senior officers from DoT/BSNL and the firm resolute of the affected executives themselves. AIGETOA stood firmly with all the affected executives but the perseverance and firmness of the affected executives in taking the issue to legal conclusion is unmatched and a perfect example for others to follow. AIGETOA salutes their firmness and perseverance. We expect similar type of participative approach and firmness in addressing the resolution of other issues.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the BSNL leadership, whose unwavering support has been instrumental in realizing this milestone. We heartfully thank our Hon’ble CMD BSNL and Hon’ble Dir (HR), PGM Pers, whose compassion, understanding, and dedication have transformed what once seemed an insurmountable task into a resounding success. Their willingness to hear our concerns, consider our recommendations, and ultimately endorsing a fair and just solution has set a new benchmark for employee-employer collaboration within BSNL. This remarkable achievement demonstrates the power of collective effort and unwavering commitment.
The role of BSNL management in resolving this complex issue is truly commendable and deserves a standing ovation. This couldn’t have been a reality without the kind intervention of our honourable CMD, Shri. A Robert J Ravi. His vision and understanding of the merit and genuine issue have paved the way for resolution of the issue. The commitment by CMD BSNL and his style of understanding issues with a human touch is a remarkable quality of leadership. His vision of doing best to HR vertical has started to give morale boost to the employees of BSNL. Resolution of this issue is one of the acts by BSNL management in recent times regarding HR issues. The vision of current CMD BSNL, Dir HR, and other Board of Directors has started giving boost to the much-neglected area, i.e. its HR Vertical.
We sincerely and heartfully thank our Director HR, BSNL Board, Shri. Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji. His methodology of understanding issues and commitment shown in resolving the issue is truly touching. He has been the guiding force behind all recent decisions taken in favour of employees. We truly believe and accept that all his commitments will be fulfilled, given his compassionate and caring approach towards resolving the issues of employees. We sincerely thank all the Board of Directors, PGM Pers and his team, PGM SR, BSNL legal vertical for their best efforts in resolving the issue.
A special thanks goes to the then Hon’ble PGM (Pers) Shri DINESH MAHUR ji and present PGM Pers Smt. ANITA JOHRI Ji and other supporting officers, whose tireless efforts have been instrumental in the success of this initiative. Their decision making, active involvement in clearing hurdles, from coordinating vigilance clearances to revising seniority lists and finalizing circle allotments, was pivotal in bringing this outcome to fruition.
We are also deeply grateful to our beloved BSNL management for their decision to execute these promotions on an “As is where is” basis as per the request made by AIGETOA, a compassionate and practical approach that serves the best interests of the promoted officers.
Today’s celebration is a testament not only to the commitment of AIGETOA but also to the exceptional dedication and vision of BSNL’s leadership. The unflagging support from our Hon’ble CMD BSNL, Dir (HR), PGM (Pers), and their teams has reaffirmed our belief that when management and employees unite for a common cause, remarkable things are achievable.
AIGETOA congratulates all the officers for getting promotion to the cadre of AGM(T). Almost a decade-old issue of SDE(T) reversal is now settled with the continuous and persistent efforts of AIGETOA.
Once again, heartiest congratulations to our newly promoted executives. This achievement is a reflection of the dedication and resolve you have shown throughout the journey.
AIGETOA stands by you and all executives, as we always have, and will continue to champion causes that uplift and empower our officers.
We assure management that AIGETOA is committed to contributing significantly to the growth and success of BSNL. To achieve this, we pledge to carry out our best efforts in increasing the revenues. This ambitious target will be achieved through various strategic initiatives, including:
Through these focused efforts, we aim to not only achieve the revenue growth target but also reinforce BSNL’s position as a leading telecom service provider. AIGETOA reaffirms its dedication to collaborating closely with BSNL management, working tirelessly to overcome challenges, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
Together, we are committed to building a stronger, more resilient, and customer-centric BSNL, poised for sustainable growth and success in the dynamic telecom landscape.
Another issue pursued by AIGETOA is getting materialized into reality.
It is reliably learnt that proposal for enhancement of TA/DA is in the process in pursuance to the consistent demand of AIGETOA in the various forums within BSNL and outside BSNL during last many years . We are thankful to our Honorable CMD BSNL and Director HR who have been considerate to our demands and one by one, the commitments made by them during our agenda meeting on 3-4 October 2024 is being fulfilled. All are requested to visit the details of the agenda meeting on website www.aigetoachq.org. We are committed to ensure all those assurances into reality. We are in constant pursuance of the issues to realise the assurances made for Pay, Promotion and Pension.
AIGETOA is continuously monitoring the progress and pursuing diligently on all issues.
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.
GS AIGETOA submitted the agenda to CGM (SR) BSNL CO Smt. Anita Johri with request for granting an agenda based meeting to AIGETOA for discussion on crucial issues being faced by the BSNL Executives under the chairmanship of CMD BSNL/Director (HR).