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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To protect the interest of the Executives and Non-Executives working in the BSNL as the premium rates of BSNL is quite high, the leaders of the recognized Unions/Associations i.e. AIGETOA, SNEA, BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL, who were part of official negotiations, have ascertained better option of GHI Policy for all Executives and Non-Executives in BSNL.

Accordingly, with efforts of leaders and activists of AIGETOA, SNEA, BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL we have explored the possibility of getting GHI policy in cheaper rates and without any stringent conditions and have come up with GHI Policy from M/S National Insurance Company, which is also PSU.

The Silent Features of this GHI Policy:

• Sum Assured: Rs Five Lakhs per family on a floater basis

• Room Rent: Normal Room at 1% of SI, ICU at 2% of SI.

• Pre and Post Hospitalization Expenses: Covered for 30/60 days respectively.

• Ambulance Charges: Rs 1000/- per hospitalization.

• New Born Baby Day One Cover: Not covered.

• Cataract: Limited to Rs 26,000/- per eye.

• Maternity & Related Treatments: Not covered.

• Addition of Members: Permitted under specific conditions such as newly joined employees, new children, or newly married spouses. Mid-term addition of Parents/Parents-In-Law is not allowed.

• Package Rates: Follow GIPSA PPN guidelines.

• Other Terms: Governed by the standard Group Medical Insurance Policy of Insurance company.

Comparison of NIC and OIC Group Health Insurance Policies:

• Premium Comparison: Firstly, it is notable that the premium rates for NIC GHI Policy are significantly lower compared to OIC GHI across all age bands and member categories. This presents a substantial financial benefit to our members while ensuring comprehensive health coverage.

• Minimum Membership to Start Policy: No such condition exists in NIC GHI P, whereas Oriental Policy has condition of Minimum 5000 Members.

• Family Structure Flexibility: One of the major advantages of NIC GHI is its flexibility in defining the family structure eligible for coverage. Unlike OIC GHI, which adheres to a rigid departmental fixed family structure, NIC GHI allows employees to choose their family members for coverage according to individual requirements. This includes provisions for single employees, those without spouses or children, and other unique family configurations that may not be accommodated under OIC GHI. Thus NIC GHI Policy will be available for single applicants also and for family of maximum six members i.e. Self, Spouse, Two Children, Maximum two Parents/Parents-In-Law to be selected by applicants. While in OIC GHI policy there are compulsions for paying for group of family and it is not possible to opt for single person or selective members of family.

• Restrictions on New Entries: NIC GHI also excels in terms of accessibility, with no restrictions for new entries. In contrast, OIC GHI imposes several restrictions and criteria for new Optees and mainly parents, which could limit access to health insurance for eligible employees and their families.

• Calculation of age for premium: Premium calculations will consider only the age of applicant employee and the Premiums for dependents will be based on the employee’s age, regardless of the dependents’ ages. The younger ones will be benefitted with lower premium even after higher age of dependents.

The NIC GHI Policy explored by all Recognized Associations/Unions i.e. AIGETOA, SNEA, BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL offers a superior alternative to OIC GHI Policy with its lower premiums, flexible family structure options, fewer restrictions on new entries, and comprehensive coverage benefits and so on.

We appeal all Executives and Non-Executives to go through this comparison of NIC and OIC GHI Policies and have critical analysis of the policies and family requirement and take decision on opting better GHI Policy.

How to apply for NIC GHI Policy:

The willing Executives/Non Executives may please visit the website http://aubsnlghi.co.in for detailed information on premiums, which are quoted per person and include GST charges.

> To login the portal http://aubsnlghi.co.in please use HRMS (not PERNER) as User ID and DoB (DDMMYYYY) as Password.

> The last date for submissions applications is 01/08/2024, and the policy will commence from the same week i.e. first week of August 2024.

> For further assistance, kindly contact the support team via WhatsApp. The details of support team is available in website under Contact us tab.

Team AIGETOA consist of GS AIGETOA Sh Ravi Shil Verma, President Sh Veerabhadra Rao, Dy GS Sh Pavan Akhand, AGS Sh Sunil Gautam, Organizing Secretary Sh Harjinder Singh & CS BSNL CO Sh Rajeev Meena welcomed our New CMD Shri Ravi A Robert Jerard at BSNL CO and felicitated him with a shawl and bouquet. Team AIGETOA extended its best wishes and assured him about our firm co-operation and support on the endeavours which shall be taken for the welfare of BSNL. We assured that all employees are eager to take efforts for the growth and development of BSNL.

Hon’ble CMD BSNL told us that there is a definite roadmap for BSNL which will once again take BSNL to its old glorious position and employees need not worry about the future of BSNL. He sought support and cooperation from all the employees and assured that all the genuine issues shall be taken with a holistic consideration.

We once again reaffirmed that we stand for growth and development of BSNL and we will not be lagging behind at any step. However at the same time, we expect that the department will take care of its employees and their long pending issues. We also highlighted that with greater efforts, what ever benefit that will come for BSNL, the same shall ultimately benefit the employees only.

Hon’ble CMD BSNL concurred with us and told all of us to work hard for the growth and revival of BSNL.

GS AIGETOA writes to Director (CM) with a request to take measures to to capitalize the market condition and continue the measures for regaining the momentum of Increase in BSNL SIM Sales happening due to measures of 4G deployment and private operators tariff hike.

GS AIGETOA further highlighted that BSNL must not hike the rates under any conditions to maintain the current momentum of Port In and New Connections for BSNL.

GS reiterated that each and every employee of BSNL is committed to the growth and development of our beloved organization and we are ready to extend all support and cooperation in achieving the dream of regaining BSNL market share once again and provide the best services to the nation at affordable rates.

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GS AIGETOA today took up the issue of consistent problems occurring in Sanchar Aadhar App which is resulting into many customers going back without connections.

GS AIGETOA informed Director CM that the BSNL Employees have taken a strong social media campaign for switching to BSNL and the results are really enthusiastic. At this time, any lacunae on the part of resources will wipe off the postive image of BSNL.

GS requested for sufficient infra support from BSNL.

He requested Director CM to kindly intervene in directing the vendor of Sanchar Aadhar app to set right the issues immediately.

Further GS AIGETOA also requested for ensuring free home delivery of SIM to customer premises as employees are in receipt of many such requests over social media. This will further enhance the image and number of connections.

We expect an immediate positive response from management on this.

Hon’ble MoC Sh Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji extends his good wishes and acknowledgement to AIGETOA. Hon’ble MoC has said that he expects support from our association on the crucial issues pertaining to BSNL.

Earlier, we have extended our good wishes on his assuming the office and assured support and cooperation in the decisions pertaining to well being and prosperity of BSNL and its employees.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL seeking an Urgent Call to Address Career Progression issues for BSNL Executives, Consistent neglect of the inner talent pool of BSNL executives and management’s undue focus on lateral recruitment at higher posts – AIGETOA Request for doing away with SET RRs and DR DGM RRs.

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GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL, requesting the implementation of reservation in promotions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) in the cadres of SDE to AGM and the issuance of promotion orders for all the eligible candidates.

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Despite previous reminders and references to relevant orders and guidelines, BSNL has not initiated the promotion process for eligible PwBDs. AIGETOA again highlighted that there are 85 eligible PwBD executives in the cadre of SDE who have been awaiting promotion since 2013.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates reservation in promotions for PwBDs, and the BSNL MSRR, which outline the eligibility criteria for promotion to the AGM cadre. Also in a recent Hon’ble Supreme Court order in a contempt petition, where the Court directed the respondents to consider giving notional promotions to eligible candidates from an earlier date.

Additionally, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued guidelines for providing reservation in promotions to PwBD employees, including the creation of supernumerary posts. The Hon’ble PCAT has also directed BSNL to implement reservation in promotions for PwBDs and promote eligible SDEs to AGMs within a specified timeframe.

The Association has expressed concern over BSNL’s delay in implementing these directions, stating that it will only lead to more legal complexities. AIGETOA requested the CMD to intervene and ensure that reservation in promotions for PwBDs is implemented as per the DoPT guidelines, promoting all 85 eligible PwBDs from SDE to AGM.

We highlighted a recent order by the Department of Posts, which clarifies the procedure for computing the number of vacancies reserved for PwBDs. The Association has urged BSNL to consider all eligible PwBD employees for promotion on a notional basis, as per the DoPT OM dated 28th December 2023.

Flash News:

VCs for promotions from SDE to AGM in Telecom Stream for review DPC for PWD Candidates has been called by BSNL CO.

All are requested to kindly pursue and arrange to send the VC immediately.

AIGETOA CHQ today took up the issue of joining time of executives in AGM cadre (in SDE to AGM promotions) as many genuine cases have not been considered for retention/modification.

Accordingly, 10 days extension has been given to all for joining on AGM promotions.