Today on 11th Sept 2025, Team AIGETOA comprising Shri Veerabhadra Rao (All India President), Shri Pavan Akhand (Dy GS & GS-I/C), Shri Harjinder Singh (OS CHQ), Shri Vivek Kumar Singh (AGS) and Shri Sunil Gautam (AGS) were present in the meeting and deliberated on the issue.

At the outset, Team AIGETOA extended a warm welcome to Member (Services) on his new assignment. Member (Services) appreciated the constructive role of the association and assured his support on the matter of E2-E3 as well as other legitimate issues requiring his intervention.

AIGETOA submitted a detailed representation covering all aspects of the standard pay scale issue, covering the history and tracing developments from 2009 onwards and referring to communications between BSNL, DoT, and DPE. It was emphasized that:

• BSNL has recommended replacement of E1A with E2 for JTO/JAO grades and E2A with E3 for SDE/AO grades.
• DPE has denied continuance of intermediary pay scales E1A and E2A, as communicated by DoT vide letter No. 61-02/2014-SU dated 24.01.2011 and subsequent communications.
• BSNL has categorically ruled out cascading effects on other scales, with CMD BSNL reiterating the same through his DO letter dated 01.05.2017, supported with full justification.

During the meeting, Member (Services) raised some queries, which were addressed by Team AIGETOA with necessary details and examples where the issue of non-standard pay scales was resolved by adopting the next higher standard pay scale.

Member (Services) acknowledged the demand for standard pay scales and assured his intervention. He further stated that a follow-up meeting will be convened, with participation from his team as well as AIGETOA, to enable a comprehensive discussion and way forward.

He also shared important developments on pension revision matter. Recently, DoT has issued orders allowing BSNL to pay and calculate pension contribution of its combined service opted employees at the actual pay drawn instead of the maximum of the scale, with effect from 01.09.2025. This long-pending demand, earlier rejected in 2012, has now been approved after re-examination and consultations with DoPT, DoP&PW, and Department of Expenditure. He assured that, in the same spirit, the issue of standard pay scales will be pursued with equal seriousness to reach a positive conclusion.

Team AIGETOA will continue to pursue the matter with Member (Services), DoT, and remains hopeful that his intervention will help break the long-pending deadlock on E2–E3 scales.

The leaders of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) consisting of Chairman BDM & General Secretary AIGETOA Shri Ravi Shil Verma, Convenor BDM & General Secretary BTEU BSNL Shri R C Pandey, AIGETOA President Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, and Co-Convenor BDM & Dy. GS AIGETOA Shri Pavan Akhand met Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar Ji Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications for a follow up meeting on the agenda points submitted to Hon’ble MoC on 17th July. A 40-minute meeting was held in the office of the Hon’ble MoSC, where detailed discussions took place on the agenda items being handled by the Hon’ble Minister’s office. Hon’ble MoSC informed that he is aware of the issues highlighted by AIGETOA and BTEU under the aegis of BDM and has been personally monitoring the points entrusted to his office by Hon’ble MoC.

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The details of the discussions are as stated below:

1] Smooth Rollout of BSNL 4G services by BSNL by resolving the problems associated with the network and backhaul and field issues:

AIGETOA and BTEU leaders extended thanks to the high-level monitoring of the 4G rollout project by Hon’ble MoC and MoSC. We assured that employees remained committed to fulfilling the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom and requested for early resolution of the teething issues faced in the smooth rollout of the Project. Hon’ble MoSC discussed on the finer points and sought ground level feedback on the improvement in the network. We said that definitely there is improvement in the network and the network is getting better but still there are many teething issues which are required to be urgently addressed for retaining as well as regaining the subscriber base. We emphasized upon the fact that BSNL being a strategic PSU and engaged in fulfilling the Telecom objectives of Government of India, its high time that the financial benefits of employees be delinked from the affordability clause including the extension of 3rd PRC and resolution of the pending residual benefits of 2nd PRC. Hon’ble MoSC said that he is personally monitoring the progress of 4G with the Circle in charges and all efforts are being taken to ensure that problems being faced in the network are resolves at the earliest. He further assured that all the field issues are being taken care of and shall be resolved soon. He assured that in another year, BSNL will be back on its path to regain the pristine glory. The MOSC assured full cooperation for BSNL revival and the growth. MoSC acknowledged the efforts of BSNL employees in keeping the company afloat during tough times and assured that the employee’s benefits are being given due consideration with a holistic approach towards the demands raised by AIGETOA and BTEU.

2] Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL for all the Employees:

Discussions were held on the implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL by waiving off the affordability clause for BSNL and completing the wage negotiation process. We also highlighted the need for ensuring a proper pay scale for JEs during wage negotiation. It was told that the issue of 3rd PRC as per the agenda point submitted by BDM to Hon’ble MoC is being dealt by the office of MoC but hon’ble Minister however assured that government is giving positive consideration to the BDM’s demand of 3rd PRC in due course. We told that COPU and Standing-Committee reports have repeatedly emphasized upon correcting the disparity prevailing in BSNL in terms of dissimilar pay and perk’s structure wherein one group working within BSNL is getting all the benefits of 7th CPC while other group working within the same company is deprived of even the mandatory benefits of 2nd PRC. A motivated, properly rewarded workforce is essential if BSNL is to execute strategic projects on a war footing. BDM leaders also requested Hon’ble MoC for intervention of his good offices in delinking the pension revision with Pay Revision of BSNL as the pension is being paid by Government. In response to this, the Hon’ble MOSC said that BSNL revenue situation has improving now and the government will take a decision on the same soon. AIGETOA and BTEU shall be engaging for a follow up meeting on the issue of 3rd PRC with Hon’ble MoC very soon.

3] 30% defined contribution towards Superannuation Benefit as per DPE guidelines:

The issue of 30 Percent SAB is being dealt by the office of Hon’ble MoSC and he firmly assured that this issue shall be settled in a positive matter. Hon’ble MoSC sought queries on the associated financial implication and the current status of the social security benefits for BSNL Recruits which was duly explained by our team. Hon’ble MOSC directed his secretariat to expeditiously convene a meeting on the HR issues with the BSNL to settle them in a justified manner and emphasized that there should be no compromise on social security benefits of the employees.

4] Formation of Death Relief Fund (DRF):

After listening to the recent sudden demises of the BSNL Employees and what family is getting the benefits as social security cover, the Hon’ble MOSC directed his OSD to put this point also in the agenda in upcoming HR meeting with the BSNL.

5] Settlement of standard PayScale and Issuance of revised presidential order for replacement of the initial two scales E2 for JTO/JAO/ Equivalent grades and E3 for SDE/AO/ Equivalent grades, resolution of Pay Loss issues:

Hon’ble MOSC said that the pay scale issue has been entrusted to the office of Hon’ble MoC and hence the issue shall be taken up with the office of Hon’ble MoC. We are trying to get a review meeting on the same very soon.

6] Promotions for all eligible executives across all streams/cadres and providing smooth career progression and review of NEPP for non-executives:

The promotions issue for all streams was discussed along with the proposals which were submitted to the BSNL management. Hon’ble MoSC said that they have already taken a review meeting with BSNL on the issue as Hon’ble MOC has told personally to monitor this issue with BSNL to get the promotion orders issued. Hon’ble MOSC personally assured to take care of this issue and told that he will direct BSNL to ensure that employees get their promotions and such type of delay in promotions should not be there. He directed his OSD to follow up on the issue with BSNL and to ensure that the same is done expeditiously. The team also highlighted the need for review of the NEPP and ensuring promotions in the non-executive cadre through regular channel also without the need for writing exams. The same was assured to be looked into by Hon’ble MoSC during the HR meeting with BSNL.

7] “One Company – One Policy” for all employees w.r.t. Allowances like Transport, Children Education, TA/DA, Restoration of Medical Coverage (Indoor + Outdoor) as per initial BSNLMRS, Extension of Mobile Handsets to JEs:

We explained the present situation and also informed that BSNL is still following the 1996 rates which is completely unjustified. We highlighted the prevailing disparity in BSNL wherein one set is getting all the perks and allowances and the benefits of 7th CPC while other set is being denied even the 2nd PRC rates in the name of affordability in the very same company. We also explained that even the outdoor medical allowances are frozen on DA rates of 2020 and the same is not being given on current DA rates despite minimum financial implication. We also told that COPU has recommended to end this disparity, still BSNL has not taken any efforts to end this anomaly. Hon’ble MOSC directed his OSD to put the disparity in perks and allowances also as the agenda point in the upcoming HR meeting with the BSNL to resolve these disparities. The team also highlighted the need for extending the mobile handsets to JEs who are manning the crucial operations in field. The same was noted by Hon’ble MoSC.

8] Discrepancies in the transfer orders issued in the month of May & June 2025:

The team highlighted the arbitrariness in issuance of recent transfer orders by BSNL. Hon’ble MOSC told that the same was done as per need of BSNL for ensuring sufficient manpower in deficit circles. We highlighted that persons have been transferred even from the deficit circles and the projection given that the orders were need based is not correct. We explained through examples that how many violations are there in the orders from the prevalent transfer policy. We also told that a large number of court cases have been filed and in most of the cases, orders have been given against BSNL with courts going to the extent of calling few actions of BSNL as an act with malafide intent. We said that we are not seeking any blanket ban on the transfers but emphasized that the same must be done on need basis within the ambit of the notified policies. Transfers done with an intent to just harass the employees are being objected by us. We explained that the exemptions permissible under the policy like PWD, Caregiver, Medical cases, OBs, Spouse, Education and transfer policy have also been ignored. Such is the situation that in the recently issued promotion orders for AGMs under LICE quota, a major chunk of the promoted executives was forced to forego their promotion orders as they were unable to join their far away places of postings due to their familial circumstances and the repeated requests of executives as well as association was blatantly ignored. We requested for the kind intervention of Hon’ble MoSC in directing BSNL to issue the corrections in the order and also to consider the pending OTP requests. After patient listening to the, then the Hon’ble MOSC has directed his OSD to put it as a discussion point in the upcoming HR meeting with the BSNL to resolve these disparities. The Hon’ble MOSC also directed his secretariat to ensure that the transfers are done strictly as per policy and the transfer postings must be done in a fair and transparent way. BDM leaders also requested for scrapping the Old Transfer policy for non-executives which needs drastic changes.

Towards the end of discussions, we highlighted that recently a fear psychosis is getting created in BSNL due to various steps being taken by BSNL administration. This is resulting into a negative atmosphere despite the best positive efforts by government for the betterment of BSNL. We said no body is opposed to any change but the same must be done in a fair manner with an intent to create awareness and not as a tool for harassment. We said these are the very same employees who have carried forward BSNL in its toughest time and had carried the load of BSNL in post VRS era in the most efficient manner and hence they must be given their due recognition. Hon’ble Minister assured that he will ensure that the things are done in a correct manner and asked us to remain positive and optimistic. He assured that government stands firmly with BSNL family and there is no reason to be worried about. Hon’ble MoSC also directed his team to have a periodic follow up with the AIGETOA and BTEU on the issues related to BSNL.

Hon’ble Minister reiterated that timely action on BSNL’s long pending matters is non-negotiable. He said that he will instruct the BSNL management to address the unresolved 4G roll-out hurdles, expedite long-pending promotions, and settle key HR anomalies without further delay and also consider the modifications, retentions and cancellations of the transfer requests in a fair and transparent manner. The Minister of State for Communications said that the Government will extend every necessary support to help BSNL reclaim its position as the nation’s trusted, future-ready telecom provider. He also asked all the employees to support the BSNL’s vision & Mission.

A meeting was held with PGM (Pers) on 11th & 12th August 2025 to discuss various issues related to OTP cases, Hard Tenure cases, modifications in transfer orders, relieving, promotions, and other personnel section-related matters. The issues discussed are as follows:

Promotions Issue for All Streams:

The promotions issue for all streams was discussed again. PGM (Pers) has informed that work has been initiated with internal discussions within the Personnel Section, and the final go ahead on the way forward shall be taken after discussions with Director HR and CMD, hopefully within this month itself.

Committee for Seniority Issue:

The seniority issue of SDE List 12 & 13 was discussed, and PGM (Pers) has informed that work will be initiated in the coming week.

Retentions/Modifications/Cancellation of Genuine Cases:

We discussed transfer and posting order issues, prioritizing the merits like PWD, Caregiver, Medical cases, OBs, Spouse, Education and transfer policy violation and other genuine cases for retentions/modifications/cancellation in the issued orders. AIGETOA urged that many cases have been pending since May 2025 onwards and emphasized the protection of transfer and posting governed by REA rules and BSNL transfer policy. The issue of transfers and genuine retentions, cancellations and modifications have been raised once again by AIGETOA at the highest level, after which the process has begun once again with consultations amongst HR group going on. This is likely to be completed in one week .

Opening of OTP Window for Hard Tenure Circles:

PGM (Pers) showed his disagreement to open the OTP window for further transfer and posting of executives. He indicated that they want to be firm in implementing annual transfers as done before. Team AIGETOA once again requested him to consider opening the OTP window at least for those whose tenure is completed and want to go back to their parent circle. He assured us about the consideration of their requests and told that they will not be allowed to suffer on that account.

Relieving of Executives from Hard Tenure Circles:

Team AIGETOA emphasized and requested that those who have completed hard tenure and their order has been released by the Corporate Office should be immediately relieved centrally from BSNLCO, as circles have not relieved many executives despite completing their tenure. In addition to the above, Team AIGETOA also demanded the issuance of transfer orders for those who have completed their tenure in July, August, and September 2025. PGM (Pers) informed that he is aware of the situation and will surely take responsive steps to get relief for those who have received transfer orders.

Issuance of transfers to Hard Tenure Circles:

Team AIGETOA requested to issue the transfer orders that those who have raised their request in the OTP window and waiting for their turn.

Further meetings will be held after this to monitor progress, and we are expecting that the management adheres to their commitments.

Team AIGETOA Kolkata on 24th July 2025 along with JS(E) and CS WBTC met Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal His Excellency Dr. C V Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata. The team greeted with a flower bouquet, a shawl and a book.

After a brief introduction, the team submitted a memorandum containing the long pending HR issues of BSNL executives. After that, a detailed discussion took place over our HR issues which lasted for more than 20 mins.

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Hon’ble Governor was very keen to know about these HR issues and sought further information with respect to the HR policies and our pay related matters.

After learning the whole situation, he commented, “…the matter has a serious concern and need to address soon…”. His Excellency personally assured us, he’ll write a D.O. to the Hon’ble Minister of Communication.

After the above discussion, our team requested His Excellency to request the Govt. of West Bengal to use BSNL service as per the mandatory utilization policy of GoI. He instantly directed his ADC to act over this.

The meeting ended with a sense of accomplishment and forward momentum.

On 18th July 2025, a meeting of Team AIGETOA was held with the team of PGM Pers. A joint meeting was a better option but same couldn’t be held for the reasons not known to AIGETOA. Hence meeting with AIGETOA was held individually.

The meeting focused on the promotions for all eligible on which detailed deliberations were held. Association also submitted the backdrop of the justifications which necessitates promotions of all eligible executives especially the injustices meted out to the executives by virtue of the wrong interpretation of S K Dubey Judgement.

Association gave its feedback and suggestions which was noted with positivity from Pers Side. Suggestions were primarily based on following points:

1] Execute the proposal initiated in December 2024 to finality.

2] Increase in posts in AGM and DGM cadre which will end all the litigations including promotions in JTO to SDE cadre for the whole LICE 2012 batch and even beyond them. The calculation was shared with Pers Team.

3] Else institute the 10 years personal upgradation criteria in SDE to AGM (Telecom) and AO to CAO, 6 years in JTO to SDE & JAO to AO, 6 years in AGM to DGM telecom and equivalent.

4] Else extend time bound promotions up to AGM level by making appropriate changes in hierarchy and making clusters which also aligns with the vision of lean and flat hierarchy.

5] With Respect to AO to CAO promotions, a way-out was decided to be worked out which can ensure the solution through legal means. AIGETOA team assured for expeditious action on those lines. Details shall be shared in due course. This will open way to JAO to AO promotions also.

6] It was also requested to ensure that backlog promotions in the PwD quota must be completed as the same has been delayed beyond any justifications. If there is any lag on the part of any authority, they must be taken to task. We requested for immediate clearance of backlog as per Hon’ble Supreme Court orders.

7] Various litigations were also discussed. Association assured that if promotions of all eligible are taken care of, association will coordinate with all the contending parties for ending the litigations and also will ensure that legal proceedings are taken care of in a conclusive way and wherever necessary, association will become party also.

Personal side noted all the points and said that one more meeting will be held by next week jointly if all agree else individually. We extended thanks to the Personal team. The discussions were held in very amicable environment and firmness in the words of Pers Team was visible.

Yesterday Hon’ble MoC has assured for his intervention in ensuring that promotions happen without any further delay and we sincerely hope that discussions gets concluded in the form of results ASAP.

OTP Window: PGM Pers told that with Annual transfers system in place now, OTP Window will be opened in Jan Feb only on which association raised its firm objection that such changes can’t be done by modifying the policy retrospectively. We requested for immediate opening of OTP window, however PGM Pers was non committal. Association categorically told that this violates the existing policy. Hence, the OTP window must be opened now.

On the issue of Hard tenure Completion cases, it was informed that tenure orders will be considered as and when same gets completed. We reminded him that many persons have completed their tenures and their orders have still not been issued. It was assured that the same will be taken care of.

The issues of the executives who were displaced in long stay and their posting back to their parent circles were also discussed. Pers team told that 3 years OTP can’t be claimed as a right. We said it was inhumane to displace people at the fag end of their careers and these executives must be allowed to go back to their parent circles. AIGETOA requested for calling for volunteers for the deficit circle on a fix tenure basis. Pers team agreed to explore the same.

Further discussions to continue.

A delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh consisting of General Secretary Shri Ravindra Himte, All India Secretary Shri Ram Nath Ganeshe, General Secretary AIGETOA BSNL Shri Ravi Shil Verma, AIGETOA President Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, GS BTEU BSNL Shri R C Pandey and GS MTNLMS Shri Dharam Raj met Hon’ble MoC Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Ji and had detailed discussions on the issues pertaining to BSNL, MTNL and its employees. Hon’ble MoC went through all the agenda points submitted and directed his office to arrange a tripartite meeting consisting of DoT, BSNL and the BMS affiliated unions and associations. Hon’ble Minister assured for his intervention in settling out the long pending issues of BSNL/MTNL. Hon’ble Minister was appreciative of the efforts of BSNL and MTNL employees and assured that all the issues raised shall be given due care. His office will intervene with BSNL and DoT to ensure that the genuine concerns of the employees are being taken care of.

Following issues were discussed:

1] Smooth Rollout of BSNL 4G services by BSNL by resolving the problems associated with the network and backhaul:

Hon’ble MoC told that he is personally monitoring the progress. All issues shall be taken care of and all the problems shall be resolved in due course. We requested Hon’ble MoC to direct BSNL Management to take care of the issues expeditiously which are in the domain of BSNL.

2] Withdrawal of Unjustified Notice for De-recognition of AIGETOA by BSNL Management and unnecessary targeting the AIGETOA office bearers across BSNL and not granting them facilities under the Recognition of BSNL Executive Association rules:

Hon’ble MoC took strong note of the same and assured for his intervention and directed his office to take up with BSNL for the corrective action.

3] Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL by waiving off the affordability clause for BSNL and wage negotiation:

Hon’ble MoC appreciated the issue and told that BSNL revenue situation has improved and government will take a decision on the same soon after getting the input from DoT.

4] Implementation of 30% Superannuation benefit to the Direct Recruits of BSNL as per the recommendation of 2nd PRC and Formation of Death Relief Fund (DRF) trust and extension of Standard pay Scales of E2 and E3:

Hon’ble MoC has directed DOT to convene a tripartite meeting and settle the issues in a best possible manner.

5] Extending the Promotional Avenues for BSNL Employees:

Hon’ble MoC personally assured to take care of this issue and told that he will direct BSNL to ensure that employees get their promotions and such type of delay in promotions should not be there. He directed his office to follow up on the issue with BSNL and expressed surprise that even with zero financial implication, such type of delay is there.

6] BTEU raised the issue of extending the promotions through Seniority Cum Fitness from Non-Executive to Executive Cadre. The issue shall be further discussed during the tri-partite meeting.

7] Issuance of Mass Transfers in contravention to the transfer policy resulting into unnecessary financial expenditure for BSNL:

Hon’ble MoC directed his office to seek a report from BSNL on the same.

8] JE Period Pay Scales as a part of 3rd PRC wage negotiation:

The issue shall be taken up as a part of the tri-partite meeting between DoT, BSNL and BMS Affiliated unions and Associations.

9] Withdrawal of Sports Facility:

The issue was raised by BMS team that even such welfare measures are being curtailed in BSNL and requested Hon’ble MoC to intervene for the same.

10] Lifting of Ban on Compassionate Ground Appointment:

The delegation requested for lifting the ban on CGA appointments. The issue shall be discussed in the tri-partite meeting.

The BMS delegation extended thanks to Hon’ble MOC and assured firm support to all the government endeavours which are being taken to revive BSNL and for the betterment of BSNL employees.

In line with another communication from BSNL Management , the BDM leaders had a meeting with Director HR and PGMs (Pers, Estt & SR) to discuss various important issues.

The brief of discussions which took place are as below:

Superannuation Benefits & PRMB:

It is intimated that management has formed a committee to look into the matter raised by BDM. The committee is expected to finalize its report and conclude maximum within this week. It was conveyed to BDM that management understands the genuineness of this issue and they are very much considerate on extending the relief and resolution of this long pending issue which pertains to the social security of the BSNL Recruits.

Escalation of E2 E3 Matter to DoT:

The communication from BDM for implementation of E2-E3 pay scales for implementation of standard pay scales has been forwarded to DOT for further action and decision. BDM is pursuing for another tripartite meeting with DoT, BSNL and BMS Association & unions.

Implementation of 3rd PRC and conclusion of wage negotiation agreement:

It was informed that the wage negotiation committee has finalised the report. The calculation of financial implication with respect to extending different slabs of fitment has been submitted for concurrence and decision by the competent authority. Management side assured that this issue will be concluded with positive resolution in next few days.

Pay Loss issues:

It is informed that Committee has been constituted for checking the concerns. Other pay loss issue pertaining to JE Period are being looked into by the Wage Negotiation Committee official side.

Promotions in Various Cadres:

Management suggested to have a common approach in this regard from all stake holders. Management proposed for detailed meetings to discuss the implementation of promotions in all cadres which is scheduled to be held on 15th or 16th with PGM Pers and his team. All the possible ways were assured to be explored for Promotions to the eligible executives across various streams and cadres. The necessary action shall be taken after the meeting.

Pay Scales of JEs:

The pay scales of JE were discussed, and the request made by BDM was shared with the Pay Revision Negotiation Committee to incorporate for deliberations. The necessary changes based on the suggestions of BDM especially wrt JE pay scales have been taken into consideration by the committee and the same has been incorporated in the wage negotiation report.

Transport allowance:

The up gradation of Transport allowance will be done to the best possible level based on recommendations of committee. The same is likely to be concluded within one week.

TA/DA and Removal of DA freeze on Medical reimbursement:

Conclusive discussions on TA/DA revision and unfreezing of medical reimbursement DA rates from that of April-2020 will also be concluded by this weekend with best possible efforts to extend relief to the employees.

Asset Ambassador Proposal:

The issue of asset management was discussed, and it has been modified from compulsory to volunteering. This change is expected to bring more flexibility and ease the burden on employees. Management has agreed to the demand of AIGETOA to do away with any forceful implementation of the asset ambassador and made it voluntary.

Operational 3-Tier Structure:

Management informed that the proposed 3-tier structure has been designed as per operational requirements and the same is still in POC stage. Management assured that they are open to suggestions from BDM in this regard. Final rollout and further refinements will be done based on the feedback from the stakeholders especially with regard to the inputs of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch.

Attendance App:

Director HR said that BDM may submit its suggestions to improve the attendance app and take care of the concerns raised, taking into account the requirements of field officers and officials, as well as BSNL’s needs. He assured that management is open to all feasible solutions. BDM forum assured that they will submit its suggestions in this week itself for further consideration.

Sabbatical Leave:

Management side informed that the proposal for sabbatical leave has been put up for approval, and that it will be cleared soon. BDM forum welcomed the same

Death Relief Fund:

It was intimated that as per assurance given to AIGETOA and BDM, the report for the Death Relief Fund are under finalization and are expected to be submitted this week.

Organisational Activities:

PGM SR advised that associations should not engage in agitation activities. The BDM leaders were requested to withdraw such activities immediately and were assured that management is working on all the issues with a positive frame of mind intended towards finding the resolution of the issues to the best possible extent.

The meeting concluded with a request to withdraw agitation, assuring outcomes as per rules and administrative timelines. The BDM leaders requested to address the concerns and look forward to positive outcomes. It was communicated that its been many days but still the things have not taken a concrete shape. However, It was conveyed to management that the outcome of the today’s meeting shall be shared transparently to all the stake holders and office bearers down the line.

(Team Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch)

As informed earlier, Team AIGETOA representing Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) had a detailed meeting with CMD BSNL on 10th July 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting was also attended by Director (HR). The purpose of the meeting was to review the status of long-pending issues raised by BDM through its notice served more than two and a half months ago.

During the meeting, Director (HR) shared the status on various issues raised by BDM. However, it was clearly observed that despite ongoing discussions, there has been no tangible progress. The HR group appears to be operating with a purely theoretical approach and lacks a resolution-oriented mindset. We categorically conveyed to CMD BSNL that the delay in resolving the issues reflects a lack of seriousness on the part of the HR team and the same is the major cause of the current unrest.

We expressed our deep concern over the fact that even after repeated assurances and more than 75 days since the notice, most of the key issues remain unresolved and stuck at the discussion level. CMD BSNL reiterated his assurance to look into the matters with a holistic approach, but once again, no concrete resolution has emerged so far.

The matter of Attendance App upgrade and the controversial Asset Ambassador orders was also discussed in detail. The same will be discussed with PGM Admin and PGM Restg next week in presence of Director HR. We strongly demanded that these orders be kept in abeyance until a thorough review of the orders are done. The issue of pending OTP cases and non-consideration of genuine requests related to retention, modification, and cancellation was also raised. In response, CMD BSNL asked us to submit the list of such pending cases to Director (HR) for necessary action.

After the meeting, Team BDM undertook an internal review of the developments and concluded that the HR group is not showing any real intent to resolve the issues. Instead, it appears they are only trying to buy time. If the intention had been genuine, the time already spent in discussions could have been utilised to provide concrete and conclusive solutions.

In light of the continued apathy and absence of actionable results, Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch has decided to continue with its announced organisational action programs. Accordingly, the Memorandum Submission program and the Twitter Campaign will commence from 11th July 2025. The hashtag and format of the Twitter campaign will be released at 12 noon, and the campaign will run between 3 PM and 4 PM.

We appeal to all members of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch to gear up for the next phase of our collective struggle. Your active participation and united voice will be the key to achieving justice and rightful resolution of our long-pending demands.

Activity of 11th July 2025 :

• Memorandum Submission to Hon’ble MPs, Governors, and MoC begins tomorrow.
• Twitter Campaign

Hashtag and post format to be released at 12 Noon.

Campaign timing : 3 PM – 4 PM.

Together We Will Win!

Team AIGETOA Karnataka met Hon’ble MoS on dated 1st July 2025. The Hon’ble MoS was welcomed in the Traditional way & a detailed Memorandum pertaining to the issues of BSNL Executives was submitted.

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The Hon’ble MoS was on one day visit and totally pressed for time due to his hectic schedule. All associations were combinedly allotted a mere 10 minutes, Team AIGETOA was able to squeeze in enough slot of his precious time and explained about the lingering issues pertaining to Executives.

The discussion was largely based on implementation of long delayed 3rd PRC, 2nd PRC residual issues, Social securities viz., PRMB, SAB and recurring Pay loss of the Executives, Timely Promotions, Roles of CDOT/TCS in delay of 4G implementation & QoS.

Regarding 3rd PRC, Hon’ble MoS was aware of pendency from 18 years. Since BSNL is in profit for the last 2 quarters, it was requested for immediate implementation of 3rd PRC by waiving off the affordability clause. It was also apprised that the PRC ordeal was compounded by the Non-implementation of Standard Pay-Scales, E2 & E3 at the initial levels, due to which many executives post-2007 are facing substantial recurring loss till date without any signs of early resolution. This in itself is the biggest demotivating factor for all the young employees.

The PRMB and SAB was also discussed in detail with the Hon’ble MoS. AIGETOA KTK put forth the precarious condition of the BSNL Executives, whose Social security is not protected as envisaged during formation of BSNL. A point in case that was put across to the Hon’ble MoS was the unfortunate spate of deaths of BSNL Executives, whose family is left to the mercy of God without any financial support. He was particularly appalled with the benefits (rather no benefits) that an employee and his Family will get post-death of a BR. The decade long delay of SAB and its corresponding loss which is in total violation of SAB guidelines as enshrined in 2nd PRC was also discussed with Hon’ble MoS.

Team AIGETOA apprised the working conditions in which the Employees perform in Rural areas and adverse environment as BSNL is categorised under Essential Services category. But when it comes to boost the morale, the lack of Promotional Avenues is denting the confidence of Executives.

The Hon’ble MoS was curious about the performance of 4G implementation and Team AIGETOA provided the relevant feedback. The Hon’ble MoS assured a joint strategy meeting between CDOT & TCS to iron-out the issues for effective 4G implementation.

The Hon’ble MoS was gracious enough to assure that he will personally take up the issues at the highest level and possibly with Hon’ble PMO to sort out the issues. We are truly thankful for his kind gesture.

The Team AIGETOA also briefly met Secretary, DOT at the program venue scheduled at NIMHANS convention centre. But due to his pre-scheduled tight itinerary, the discussions could not take place.

Today, also a meeting of HR group with BDM leaders were held. The meeting went for almost two hours and it was being reassured that management will give tangible output and requested for a moratorium on the activities and sought a time for one month for resolving the issues with focus on firm output. They assured that this one month period shall be utilized for delivering firm output on the issues raised by Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch.

We categorically stated that whatever is the offer from management, the same may be communicated in letter and spirit. We have already moved forward and we are not going to go back on mere assurances and that too verbal as our efforts to find an amicable solution through discussion didn’t yield any results except for issuance of minutes for the namesake.

Today, General Secretary BMS Shri Ravindra Himte Ji also called AIGETOA and BTEU CHQ office bearers at BMS Headquarters. He sought the updates related to the ongoing Organisational actions under the banner of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch. We informed him about the discussions with management and discussed about both the minutes issued. General Secretary BMS was also surprised on the attitude of BSNL management especially after noticing the notable differences between two minutes issued. GS BMS assured that BMS central office is consistently monitoring the situation. He also informed that office of MoC is in touch with him and shortly the whole matter shall be escalated before Hon’ble MoC and Hon’ble Prime Minister. GS BMS assured firm support to BSNL employees and told that BMS will take all efforts to protect the interests of BSNL as well as its employees.

Friends, in today’s meeting also, verbal assurances were given but till a tangible output is ensured, everything is meaningless. Hence, We once again request one and all to come forward moving across the association/union boundaries and ensure that momentum keeps growing.

Later on another appeal by Management has been issued ensuring firm actions to resolve the issues but again without any timelines. The same will be discussed by BDM CHQ leaders.

We will keep all updated about the developments as and when it comes.