Dear Esteemed AIGETOA Members and Valued Well-Wishers,

Greetings on this momentous occasion as we joyously commemorate the foundation day of the All India Graduate Engineers & Telecom Officers Association (AIGETOA). Today marks not only a celebration of our collective journey but also a reaffirmation of our unity, progress, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of every BSNL Executives.

Our remarkable odyssey began in 2005, highlighting the imperative need for an association to safeguard the rights of BSNL Executives. In response, AIGETOA was established in 2005, emerging as a vital platform addressing HR policy disparities and amplifying the collective voices of its members. Since then, AIGETOA has been a beacon of dedication, systematically addressing and resolving diverse issues, earning the unanimous support of our esteemed members.

As we collectively reflect on this journey, let’s take a moment to acknowledge the milestones achieved, the challenges surmounted, and the enduring bonds forged within AIGETOA. The success of AIGETOA stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment and tireless efforts of its members, who have played a pivotal role in maintaining BSNL’s global position as a market leader.

On this Foundation Day, let us renew our commitment to the core principles and objectives that define AIGETOA. Together, we shall persist in our pursuit of excellence, continue to foster unity, and actively contribute to the ongoing prosperity of BSNL.

Wishing you all a joyous and fulfilling AIGETOA Foundation Day!

The court case for JTO to SDE Promotions pertaining to the operation of AIEL 3 was heard today. The Reply of BSNL has been submitted in both the cases. Intervention application of AIGETOA through its office bearer was also heard and Hon’ble Bench has allowed the intervention application of AIGETOA. Now advocate on behalf of AIGETOA can argue on the merits of the case.

The case is posted on 28th November at 2.30 pm for final arguments. We are very sure, the merit will definitely prevail and whatever way the case goes, AIGETOA will ensure that Promotion happens.

Friends, once again, it is AIGETOA only which is taking efforts to end the stalemate in JTO to SDE promotions. Our similar efforts are on for SDE to AGM Promotions also and AGM to DGM Promotions also. Similarly we are very close to breakthrough on 22820 and E2-E3 Court cases also.

This should also act as an eye opener to those who fell prey to the hollow promises and misguidance of their own brothers who just created a narrative against AIGETOA and encashed upon the sentiments of executives due to endless sufferings which has been meted out to several executive groups by virtue of consistent ignorance of the important HR issues by Management. Till date, we are yet to see any move from those torch bearers towards resolution of the issues while time is slowly tickling away. In fact the high decibel voice raised by those torch bearers across various groups has also gone silent. However it’s their choice, how they act or how they respond but AIGETOA is determined to remove all the roadblocks and end the stalemate on all the long pending issues of PPP. We consider ourselves duty bound to answer those 10,000 plus people who have shown their faith in AIGETOA.

We are very sure that with our consistent persuasion and unmatched perseverance, we will definitely succeed.

Hearing on AO to CAO Promotions was held at Hon’ble Chandigarh CAT today. Strong arguments took place wherein both the sides presented their arguments. Pleading from the applicants side happened and counter arguments were done by BSNL Senior Advocate. The hearing remains inconclusive today and shall continue tomorrow also. Team AIGETOA was present in the court during the whole proceedings.

We extend our thanks to BSNL management for accepting the AIGETOA request for continuing with the same Senior advocate from the Supreme Court who was earlier presenting the case. In the Last Scheduled Hearing, Senior Counsel Late Shri R D Agarwala was also appointed to present the case but due to his sudden demise, the hearing couldn’t happen. Thereafter, the AIGETOA team pursued Management to continue with the Sr Advocate Shri Chauhan who was representing the case earlier. We expect the conclusive arguments tomorrow and a positive breakthrough so that AO to CAO Promotions can take place immediately. This will also result in execution of Similar number of Promotions from JAO to AO grade as per the formula given by AIGETOA to management earlier.

Team AIGETOA has been regularly pursuing with the members of the parliamentary committee on public undertaking (CoPU) including the chairman with regard to the long pending HR issues of Pay Promotions and Pensions and have submitted our inputs to Chairman COPU. We have highlighted the precarious conditions of BSNL Executives with respect to Pay, Perks and Allowances. We have informed that the BSNL Recruits despite having Professional and Technical Qualifications have been extended only one promotion in their entire career. We have also informed that the recommendation of 2nd PRC with respect to the Pay Scale and 30 Percent SAB is still pending to be implemented and even the Gazette Notification of the Government of India with respect to creating the separate pension scheme for BSNL Recruits was also highlighted. We had also highlighted that post implementation of 2nd PRC, many BSNL Recruits have been made subject to pay loss in place of increase in salary. We also informed them that despite mandatory provision, Post Retirement Medical Benefit fund is yet to be implemented in BSNL. We also have highlighted that executives up to AGM level are being forced to work at TA/DA/Allowances at 2002 rates. We had also requested for their support on implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL.

Our consistent efforts and regular pursuance with the members of COPU has finally succeeded and we wish to inform one and all that COPU has taken cognizance of our inputs, media reports and documents submitted by us and are taking the issues formally with BSNL Management and seeking detailed report in this regard. They have assured for their intervention in the settlement of these long pending genuine HR issues pertaining to BSNL Executives.

Friends, Team AIGETOA is trying from all corners and is leaving no stone unturned to achieve the objective of settlement of the long pending HR issues.

Team AIGETOA consisting of GS Shri Ravi Shil Verma, President Shri Veerabhadra Rao, All India Convener Shri A A Khan, Dy GS Shri Pavan Akhand, AGSs Shri Vivek Kumar Singh, Shri Yogendra Kumar, Shri Sunil Gautam met CMD BSNL Shri P K Purwar ji and Director HR Shri Sandeep Govil Ji on dated 10th and 11th October 2023 and had extensive discussions on the issue of Pending Promotions across various grades. We informed Hon’ble CMD and Hon’ble Director HR about the current status of the pending Promotions across all the grades. We also apprised them about the various issues which are stopping the promotions. We apprised CMD BSNL that HR Section has issued the Notional Promotions and need is to finalize the seniority list now and regularise the promotions held in 2018. This will pave the way for using the DGM vacancies for promotions from AGM To DGM Grade, SDE to AGM Grade and JTO to SDE Grade. We once again shared the inputs submitted by AIGETOA to CMD BSNL and the methodology with respect to how the Vacancies can be utilised for ensuring the promotions of all eligible. We also discussed the need for rationalising the LICE syllabus by making the topics optional. We also emphasized upon the need for ensuring promotions through regular channel of Promotions and requested for ensuring sufficient number of Vacancies. CMD BSNL appreciated our concern and assured that he will take into cognizance the inputs. He said he will discuss with his team on the way forward and emphasized that management is positive on the issue of promotions. However he was quite critical of unnecessary court cases especially in the context of AO to CAO Promotions and DGM Ad-hoc to Regular Promotions. We also requested for issuance of Pending Promotions in CSS cadre and PA/PS/PPS grade promotions. Team AIGETOA also emphasized and highlighted upon the need for making the pay and perks in line with the contemporary CPSUs. We said when government is expecting BSNL to perform and work as par with other leading PSUs, parity must be there with respect to benefits also. The meeting lasted for almost an hour and various aspects were discussed in detail. We also requested Director HR Govil Ji to consider the Retention/Modification of Transfer Cases in the grade of SDEs/AGMs. We also informed Director HR about the pending OTP Cases. We also requested Director HR to consider the retention of JTOs posted at BSNL CO as all are due for promotions to SDE Grade very soon. Director HR assured to look into the matter. We also discussed the current status of 4G Roll-out with Shri Sandeep Govil Ji and he informed that almost all issues are settled and hopefully 4G will be rolled out shortly.

Later on Team Met PGM Pers as well as PGM Recruitment also and had the follow up discussions with them on the above issues.

Team AIGETOA consisting of GS Sh Ravi Shil Verma, AIP Sh G Veerabhadra Rao, National Conveyor Sh Aftab Ahmed, Dy GS Sh Pavan Akhand, AGS Sh Yogendra Kumar & AGS Sh Sunil Gautam welcomes Sh Kalyan Sagar Nippani Ji, Director HR (Designate) BSNL Board who has recently joined BSNL Corporate Office and taken over charge as OSD to CMD BSNL.

We on behalf of our association welcomed him on board and conveyed that his role as Director HR holds immense importance in shaping the direction and success of our organization. With his extensive experience and knowledge, we are confident that he will guide us towards achieving our organizational goals and fostering a positive work culture in BSNL.

We told that AIGETOA looks forward to working closely with him, leveraging his guidance and insights to enhance the growth and development of HR of BSNL and also the resolution of the long pending HR issues of BSNL.

Director HR (Designate) Shri Kalyan Sagar Ji extended his well wishes to our association and assured his positive support on the resolution of the long pending issues.

On October 6, 2023, the AIGETOA office in Jaipur hosted a warm and inspiring gathering as they welcomed and honored Sh. Ravindra Himte, the All India General Secretary of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, during his visit to Rajasthan. In attendance were prominent figures such as Sh. Hari Mohan Sharma, the Rajasthan State General Secretary, Smt. Rekha Sharma, the Rajasthan State Vice President, Pramod Chaudhary, Jaipur District Vice President, along with dedicated AIGETOA-affiliated BMS CEC members, divisional representatives, and Jaipur BA office personnel.

Sh. Himte attentively listened to everyone’s input and offered valuable guidance. The event commenced with a warm welcome by District Secretary Sh. LN Saini, followed by expressions of gratitude from Circle Secretary , Sh PN Sharma. Sh Sharma stressed the urgency of addressing critical BSNL issues promptly and working collaboratively with BMS for the betterment of the nation. Circle Treasurer Sh. Praveen Sharma extended heartfelt thanks to Sh. Himte and reiterated his confidence in the organization’s success, emphasizing the importance of their partnership with BMS in their ongoing struggle.

GS AIGETOA Sh Ravi Shil Verma writes to CMD BSNL Sh P K Purwar Ji regarding rotation of officers holding sensitive posts in BSNL.

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Many lacunae in the rotation of sensitive posts have been observed. It is seen that few officers have been continuously holding such sensitive posts in one way or another by virtue of rotation of chairs within the same section and in the process continue to hold the posts of sensitive nature for period beyond the stipulated time. Such instances and continued presence of officers in sensitive sections are observed in BSNL corporate office also contrary to the fact that BSNL CO must have projected itself as role model for the policy.

In many places at Corporate/Circle/BA headquarters, the rotations are happening for namesake and its being done between sensitive posts within the same administrative units like HR/Admin/Pers/Estt/Legal etc. This automatically defeats the very purpose of such guidelines when it is observed that officers are present in such sections for a much longer period by virtue of rotation from one chair to another and all this while holding the crucial sensitive posts dealing with sensitive administrative matters for a much longer period.

We suggest that officers on sensitive posts for AGM & above level officers must be rotated entirely into different verticals to prevent complacency and to ensure a fresh perspective in decision-making processes and also to ensure that the guidelines of rotation of officials on sensitive posts is adhered to in letter and spirit.

Directions may be issued for rotation of the officers based on sensitive sections/units and not on the basis of Posts and rotation within the same section / administrative unit be avoided. Regular rotation of employees in sensitive positions may also be cross checked, so that all the executives are getting an equal treatment.

GS AIGETOA Sh Ravi Shil Verma writes to CMD BSNL regarding urgent intervention required in disbursing Kit allowances and refreshment allowances to various Sports Players participating in various tournaments.

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Despite the revival of sports events, in BSNL, there is an alarming anomaly in the disbursement of Kit Allowances and Refreshment Allowances to players representing the BSNL in Sports events. We believe that timely and fair distribution of these allowances is essential to motivate and support our dedicated players who represent BSNL in various sports competitions.

GS AIGETOA Sh Ravi Shil Verma writes to CMD BSNL Sh P K Purwar Ji with request for expedited Promotion Process and Timely Promotion in CSS Cadre (DM to AGM Regular & AGM to DGM Regular).

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It is our understanding that regular vacancies have existed in the CSS cadre for promotions from DM to AGM Regular & AGM to DGM, Regular and eligible employees have been eagerly awaiting their promotions in accordance with the established rules and regulations. However, the inexplicable delay in these promotions is causing anxiety and uncertainty among deserving officers.