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.
