On September 4, 2024, AIGETOA had the privilege of organizing a grand felicitation ceremony in honor of the outgoing CGM Chennai, Shri Sudhakara Rao Papa, ITS, recognizing his exemplary leadership, vision, and dedication during his tenure. The event was a fitting tribute to his remarkable contributions to the circle’s growth, modernization, and employee welfare initiatives.

Under his guidance, Chennai Telephones witnessed significant stride forward towards growth and achieved milestones, including the expansion of FTTH networks, enhancement of customer experience, and implementation of innovative solutions and inauguration 4g project. His leadership fostered a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and transparency, inspiring a team of dedicated professionals to strive for excellence.

The Circle President, Finance Secretary, Chairman, Dy. Chairman, ACS, Women’s Welfare Secretary, CHQ Office Bearers, CWC, Organizing Secretary, and other esteemed members gathered to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his tireless efforts. The ceremony featured presentations, speeches, and a token of appreciation, highlighting his achievements and commitment to the organization.

During his tenure, Shri Sudhakara Rao Papa spearheaded numerous initiatives, including:

• Upgradation of network infrastructure, resulting in improved service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ongoing Implementation of 4g saturation project and vast expansion of FTTH networks.
• Introduction of employee-centric programs, including training, development, and wellness initiatives.
• Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging experimentation and calculated risk-taking.

The felicitation ceremony was a testament to his remarkable contributions, and AIGETOA is grateful for his support, collaboration, and mentorship. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and hope that his legacy continues to inspire and motivate us to strive for excellence.

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As per the provision of constitution of AIGETOA and discussion held in the Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting, AIGETOA CHQ notify the date for constitution of new Central Collegium of AIGETOA and holding of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of AIGETOA on 27th & 28th Sept 2024 at New Delhi or NCR region.

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Agenda of the Meeting:

1. Constitution of the New Central Collegiums for the next three years tenure.

2. Deliberation and discussion on various HR, organizational issues and importance of the BSNL.

3. Discussion on the preparatory exercise of the all India Conference.

4. Discussion on any issue or agenda items as opinioned by the house under permission of Chair.

5. Adoption of the resolutions by the house.

Schedule of AGM and Constitution of New Central Collegiums of AIGETOA:

Date and Time of the meeting: 27th Sept, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 20:00 PM.

Venue of Meeting & Constitution of Central Collegium: Exact venue will be notified later through the CHQ website www.aigetoachq.org.

Returning officer & Asst Returning officer for conducting of election:

Returning Officer: Shri Sailash Kumar

Asst Returning Officer: Shri Gaurav Garg

Schedule of constitution of New Central Collegiums: 28th Sept, 2024 at 10:00 Hours.

Declaration of the New Central Collegiums: 28th Sept, 2024, at 17:00 Hours.

Schedule and Instructions for Constitution of New Central Collegiums of AIGETOA:

1. Circle will send their nominations strictly in the enclosed format for Central Collegiums after following due process as defined in AIGETOA Constitution to the returning officer on mail ID: ro.aigetoa@gmail.com by 18th September, 2024. (CSs are requested to share copy of CEC Minutes in which Circle Collegiums’ members are elected as per their defined strength, without valid signed minutes copy collegiums list will not be considered).

2. Verification of the nomination received will be done by the returning officer in consultation with the concerned Circle Secretary from 19th Sept to 20th Sept, 2024.

3. Provisional list of the nomination received will be displayed on CHQ website on 21st Sept, 2024.

4. The nomination can be withdrawn between 22nd to 23rd Sept, 2024 on written request to the returning officer by submitting written request in paper or through electronic media like email at ro.aigetoa@gmail.com.

5. Final list of nomination received will be displayed on 24th Sept, 2024 on CHQ website.

6. Any objections on the final list shall be decided by the returning officer in consultation with the officer bearer of the society. However, the decision of the returning officer shall be final in the event of any difference of opinion.

7. Final elected list of the Central Collegium of AIGETOA will be displayed on the AIGETOA CHQ website www.aigetoachq.org by 28th Sept, 2024 for public information.

Team AIGETOA met with Shri Adhir Singhal Ji, the outgoing PGM Pers, who will be superannuating on August 31st, 2024. The team expressed their heartfelt gratitude for his dedication, guidance, and tireless efforts during his tenure as PGM Pers.

The team wished Shri Singhal Ji a happy, healthy, and peaceful life post superannuation, hoping that this new chapter brings him relaxation, travel, and quality time with his loved ones.

Thereafter, the team welcomed Shri Dinesh Mahur Ji, the new PGM Pers, and discussed the issues in transition and future plans. AIGETOA is optimistic about the new leadership and vision of Shri Dinesh Mahur Ji, and is confident that his guidance will bring positive changes and growth to the cadre.

As a token of appreciation and respect, the team presented both Shri Adhir Singhal ji and Shri Dinesh Mahur Ji with a flower bouquet and a shawl.

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Today on dated 23rd August 2024, Meeting of Team AIGETOA comprising (All India President Shri Veerabhadhra Rao, Finance Secretary Sh Badri Mehta, Astt General Secretary Sh. Vivek Kumar Singh, Circle Secretary Delhi Sh. Rajeev Meena, Organizing Secretary Sh. Harjinder Singh, CHQ Advisor Sh. Sanjay Tyagi, ACS Delhi Circle Sh. Mukesh Kumar) held with All India Railway Men’s Federation GS Sh. Shiva Gopal Mishra Ji, who is Secretary Staff Side, National Council (JCM). Several All India Office bearers of National Council (JCM) were also present in the meeting.

As tomorrow on dated 24th Aug, there is a meeting of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India with members of staff side of National Council (JCM), Standing Committee.

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So team AIGETOA met with General Secretary, National Council JCM in relation to this. We requested secretary staff side to help, intervene and put forward the genuine issues of All employees of BSNL to the highest level, i.e. with Hon’ble Prime Minister during their meeting, so that the long pending issues can see a light of resolution.

The meeting began with a warm welcome to Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra and the AIRF representatives by Team AIGETOA. Team AIGETOA presented flower bouquet to GS Sh. Shiva Gopal Mishra Ji. A brief introduction was provided regarding the current challenges and long-pending HR issues faced by BSNL employees.

Healthy discussions were held on long pending HR issues including issue of standard pay scales of E2-E3, 3rd PRC, Pending Promotions across all cadres, 30 Percent SAB, Revision of TA/DA/Allowances etc.

Sh. Veerabhadhra Rao, President AIGETOA, reaffirmed the commitment of all BSNL employees to the growth and development of the organization, including the expeditious rollout of 4G services. However, he emphasized that despite their dedication, employees have been deprived of their basic rights concerning Pay, Pension, and Promotions. We requested to Shri Mishra’s support in resolving these issues.

Shri Mishra acknowledged the concerns raised by Team AIGETOA and expressed his support for the BSNL employees. He assured that he would try to bring these issues to the attention of the Secretaries of Department concerned during the upcoming meetings. Shri Mishra requested a detailed submission of the issues, which was promptly provided by Team AIGETOA in the form of memorandum. He assured his intervention in resolving these long-pending HR issues at the highest level.

The meeting concluded with a positive note, with Shri Mishra assuring his full support. The assurance from Shri Mishra Ji, Secretary Staff Side, National Council (JCM) for his intervention is a positive step towards addressing our concerns.

Team AIGETOA will follow up with Shri Mishra’s Ji, post the meeting with the Hon’ble Prime Minister to track the progress on the discussed issues.

A meeting of the All Unions and Associations was held in AIGETOA’s office at New Delhi on 13.08.2024, to discuss about the ways and means to settle Pay Revision/Wage Revision, which is the most burning issue of the employees. This meeting was attended by BSNLEU, NFTE, SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA BSNL, BTEU, AIBSNLEA, FNTO, BSNLMS, AITEEA, ATM BSNL, TEPU and DEWAB. The discussion took place on the need for taking united efforts by all unions and associations to settle the issues of Employees of BSNL same. All the representatives participated in the discussion. AIGETOA firmly emphasized that if a broader forum is being formed then none of the crucial issues pertaining to the employees must be ignored. We expressed that the forum must take care of residual issues of 2nd PRC and the way to settlement of these issues must also be deliberated on the platform. AIGETOA also expressed that issues can be taken individually or together based on feasibility but the commitment to resolve all the pending issues must be there from all the participating unions and associations. It was decided to take up the Pay Revision / Wage Revision issue vigorously with the CMD BSNL and the Government as an initial step as per the wish of all the participating unions and associations. It was decided to write letter to the CMD BSNL on the following two points.

1] BSNL Management should write letter to the DoT, demanding expeditious action to settle the Pay Revision of the Executives.

2] As regards the Wage Revision of the Non-Executives, the Management should immediately sign agreement with the Recognised Unions, based on the pay scales already finalised through mutual agreement in the Wage Negotiating Committee meeting held on 27.07.2018.

It was decided that a letter is to be written to the CMD BSNL under the signature of the General Secretaries of all the unions and associations.

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Meeting of Team AIGETOA and BTEU comprising (General Secretary Shri Ravi Shil Verma, President Shri Veerabhadhra Rao, National Conveyor Shri Aftab Ahamd Khan, Dy. General Secretary Shri Pavan Akhand, Asstt General Secretaries Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Shri Sunil Gautam & Shri Yogendra Kumar) with Hon’ble MoC Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia Ji held today. Hon’ble MP from Telangana Shri Eatala Rajender Ji and BMS National Secretary & In-charge Telecom Sector Shri Ramnath Ganeshe Ji were also present.

Discussions held on long pending HR issues including issue of standard pay scales of E2-E3, 3rd PRC, Pending Promotions across all cadres, 30 Percent SAB, Revision of TA/DA/Allowances etc. As directed, issue wise details were submitted to Hon’ble MoC. Hon’ble MoC assured for his intervention in settling out the long pending HR issues. GS AIGETOA conveyed that all employees are standing firmly for the growth and development of BSNL including the expeditious roll out of 4G. At the same time, we highlighted that employees of BSNL despite their commitment and dedication to the cause of the nation have been deprived of their basic issues of Pay, Pension and Promotions and requested for his blessings on setting the pending issues. Team AIGETOA/BTEU also presented Hon’ble MoC with Shawl, Bouquet and Memento.

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Team AIGETOA comprising of GS Shri Ravi Shil Verma, All India President Shri G Veerabhadra Rao, National Conveyor Shri Aftab Ahmed and Deputy General Secretary Shri Pavan Akhand had a meeting with Shri Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji, Director HR to discuss various pending issues concerning BSNL Executives.

The key issues that were addressed during the meeting are as follows:

Promotions for PWD:

The team raised the concern regarding the pending promotions for PWD employees and sought an update on the matter. Director (HR) assured that the promotions for PWD would be issued soon, and the process is final stage. We requested enough delay has already been made and hence BSNL must immediately issue the orders as DPC has been completed way back. It was assured that within next few days, orders shall be issued.

On the calculation and coverage of vacancies, it was informed that as far as possible within the boundaries of extant rules and regulations, maximum numbers have been covered. Association however shall keep on striving for covering all the eligible PWDs.

SDE Reversal:

Team once again urged Director HR that now management must consider extending expeditious justice to the SDEs affected by reversal issue. The AIGETOA team has firmly pleaded that there is no scope for any further delay on this issue. Director (HR) informed that the matter is under discussion and he shall be having another round of discussions with Hon’ble CMD to look for resolving the issue within BSNL instead of lingering in court. AIGETOA has already apprised CMD BSNL on the issue. Let’s hope for a positive response by BSNL Management on the issue.

Promotions in various cadres:

Discussion with respect to SDE to AGM promotions, AGM to DGM Promotions, AO to CAO Promotions and JAO to AO Promotions was discussed in length and we shared once again the complete road map to achieve the objective. We highlighted that it’s indeed an irony of the system that those who have cleared the LICE exam twice are waiting for their Promotions while others have already been promoted. The lists have been reversed in BSNL after publishing to deprive meritorious candidates their chances for promotions due to one sided and dominating attitude of management earlier. We requested that BSNL must extend justice now by promoting all the eligible SDEs as per the roadmap suggested by AIGETOA. We also requested for ensuring the promotion orders in AGM to DGM grade as the court has not barred in giving Ad-hoc Promotions. We also requested for utilising the consequential vacancies together so that maximum promotions across various grades viz AGM to DGM, SDE to AGM and JTO to SDE can be given.

LICE Court Case (SDE/AGM):

The team discussed the ongoing court case related to the LICE for SDE/AGM promotions. Director (HR) assured that BSNL is actively pursuing it for a favorable outcome.

No Lateral Recruitment:

Association registered it’s complete opposition to lateral Recruitment in any cadre above JTO/JAO level and informed that it will result in huge unrest within BSNL.

We also informed that the existing recruitment process must also revisited in view of the comments from Hon’ble PCAT in May 2024 hearing.

Promotional Issues due to Court Cases:

The Association sought possibilities to address other promotional issues, especially AO to CAO promotions, which are pending due to court cases. We also requested to explore the options for JAO to AO Promotions as done in Telecom Cadre. Director (HR) agreed to explore options and find a suitable solution.

Resolution of 147 Reversal Issue:

We highlighted that BSNL was earlier in fascination for reverting the promotions as well as seniority list and surprisingly everytime the merit was a casuality in BSNL. We emphasized that at least now this practice must stop. We apprised Director HR about the details of the issue and the recent Judgement from Hon’ble Supreme Court which has dismissed the SLP of BSNL. We requested Director HR to extend justice to these candidates. Director HR agreed to explore the resolution and shall revert after discussion with his team.

ERP Relieving for OTP and Hard Tenure:

The Association discussed the issue of ERP relieving for OTP and hard tenure cases. Director HR assured that it will be done.

Pending OTP Cases:

The team raised concerns about the pending OTP cases and requested their expeditious resolution. Director HR assured that these cases will be addressed promptly.

Standard Pay Scales of E2 and 22820:

It was informed by Director HR that whatever HR issues which are possible to be resolved within the ambit of BSNL are being explored and necessary instructions has been given to sections to explore the solutions.

3rd PRC:

We apprised Director HR about Team AIGETOA discussions with Hon’ble MoSC, Hon’ble Minister of state for Home Affairs, Other MPs and told that a ray of hope has emerged as all the persons to whom we have reached have taken up the matter with MoSC and management should also push for 3rd PRC as it is the appropriate time in view of the positive image which BSNL is carrying across nation. We requested for intervention of BSNL Management in taking up the issue of 3rd PRC with Hon’ble MOC and Hon’ble Secretary DoT.

Today on 2nd Aug 2024, Team AIGETOA had the privilege of meeting with Hon’ble Member of Parliament Lok Sabha, Shri Etela Rajender Ji, representing the Malkajgiri constituency, Telangana, BJP. The meeting focused on critical issues related to BSNL and long pending HR issues.

We apprised the Hon’ble Member of Parliament about current developments within BSNL and emphasized the need for his intervention to resolve long-pending HR issues. Despite minimal financial implications, promotional issues have been ignored, with employees receiving only one promotion over a service span of 22-23 years. Since 2007, there has been no pay revision (3rd PRC) for BSNL employees, which was due in 2017. We also discussed the need for the implementation of standard pay scales (E2 for JTO/JAO and E3 for SDE/AO) and the pay loss for executives recruited on E1A. We strongly urged Shri Etela Rajender Ji to take up these HR issues with the honorable Minister Of Communication at the earliest possible.

During the meeting, we presented the Hon’ble MP with a Bouquet, a BMS Diary, and a Memorandum for forwarding to the Hon’ble Minister of Communication.

Shri Etela Rajender Ji graciously agreed to take up the matter with the Ministry of Communication (MoC) and requested a detailed meeting for AIGETOA and BTEU (BMS-affiliated association and union of BSNL). He also assured us that he would strive to arrange a tri-party meeting with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), BSNL, and AIGETOA & BTEU.

The Hon’ble Member of Parliament expressed his continued support for AIGETOA and BTEU and promised to advocate for our issues with the Hon’ble Minister of Communication. He praised the efforts of BMS in safeguarding employees’ interests across various sectors.

On behalf of AIGETOA – BMS, we extend our heartful thanks for honorable MP sir for sparing his valuable time and for patient listening and also positive assurances in the above issues.

Today Team AIGETOA and BTEU met Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani Ji and had detailed discussion on the issues pertaining to employees especially those of 3rd PRC, Wage Revision for Non Executives, Standard Pay Scales, 30% SAB, PRMB, TA/DA at par with current rates, Promotions in various cadres and Pay Fixation for non executives, Rule 8 Transfers, NEPP etc. We explained each issue in detail and the Hon’ble Minister also responded positively. Details Follow.

Time and again we have been emphasizing on the role of BMS in settling the issues and we once again firmly state that we will resolve all issues in due course. However, employees also need to come forward and extend full support to the AIGETOA and BTEU.

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Today Team AIGETOA and BTEU met Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar ji, and had detailed discussion with respect to issues related to BSNL and HR. We apprised the Hon’ble Minister about the developments taking place at BSNL and requested for his intervention in extending resolution on the crucial HR issues of BSNL employees which are in a neglected state for almost years. We also highlighted that even promotional issues which are having a zero financial burden are being ignored like anything and they have been extended a single promotion in the entire service length of 22-23 years. We urged for his intervention in settling the HR issues of BSNL.

We also presented the Hon’ble Minister with a bouquet, Shawl and a BMS diary. The Hon’ble Minister was kind enough to immediately take up with the MoC and requested for a detailed meeting for the AIGETOA and BTEU ( BMS affiliated association and union of BSNL). He assured of his continued support to AIGETOA and BTEU and assured that he will take up all the issues with Hon’ble MoC. He also praised the efforts of BMS in protecting the interests of employees spread across various sectors.

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