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.

A meeting was held between PGM (Pers) with his team and Team AIGETOA on 1st August 2025. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the way forward for promotions in continuation with the earlier meeting held on the subject. The promotions issue for all streams was discussed, and AIGETOA presented 4 proposals. Two of the proposals appeared convincing to the management. They have agreed to explore the same with internal discussions within the HR group. The next meeting with AIGETOA shall be held thereafter. We also requested for completing the process of PWD promotions expeditiously. Subsequent to discussions on promotions, the issues related to OTP and modifications in transfer orders were discussed.

OTP Window Opening for Transfers :

The management indicated that opening a new OTP window difficult at this juncture as they are planning to make this an annual process and there has been concurrence on this from various corners.

However, AIGETOA strongly emphasized on the need for opening the window especially for those completing the tenure now and in near future. Finally it was agreed that a mechanism for officers who missed the previous OTP window to apply will be explored for Tenure Circles, who are going for completion of tenure now as well as near future. However still we are trying to get the OTP window opened and shall be taking it up with Director HR next week. Further we also requested for relieving of the candidates posted at tenure stations centrally from BSNLCO as circles have not relieved many executives despite completion of their tenure way back.

The meeting also discussed prioritizing office merits, PWD, Care giver, medical cases, OBs, transfer policy violation cases to the management for consideration of the modification in orders. Though Pers section assured that they shall be considering the genuine cases but the delay in processing the cases speaks otherwise. We shall be taking up the same with Director HR next week.

As Director HR has joined yesterday only, team AIGETOA shall be meeting him next week for a follow up discussion on the issues which have been assured to BDM. We sincerely hope that management adheres to their commitments.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding urgent need for restoration of SAB Balance Visibility for BSNL-Recruited Employees on LIC Portal.

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The issue of non-visibility and non-updation of Superannuation Benefit (SAB) account statements for BSNL-recruited employees on the LIC portal (our designated Fund Manager) is pending since April 2024.

Despite continuous follow-up by our Association and repeated assurances from BSNL management that LIC is addressing the issue, no tangible progress has been observed to date. This prolonged inaction has created serious apprehensions among employees regarding the timely deposit of SAB contributions to LIC.

In view of the above, we request the following immediate actions:

1. BSNL must take up the matter with LIC at the highest level, ensuring an urgent resolution and a clear timeline for restoring account access and balance visibility.
2. If the issue persists at LIC’s end, BSNL should explore alternative temporary mechanisms to share SAB balances with employees until the portal becomes fully functional.
3. An interim statement or certification from LIC confirming the deposited amounts and balances of each employee should be issued through BSNL. If LIC is unable to provide the details/data on their portal, BSNL should ensure that employee-wise details are made available and updated monthly either on the BSNLCO intranet or through the ERP/ESS portal until a permanent resolution is achieved.

GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding enhancement of Gratuity Limit to Rs 25 Lakh for BSNL-Recruited Employees to Ensure Equitable Retirement Benefits at par with Absorbed Employees.

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GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL regarding urgent review and modification of My Office Attendance App Implementation to Address Operational Challenges and Data Security Related issues.

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Today discussions on Attendance app took place with acting Director HR Shri Papa Sudhakar Rao ji in the backdrop of the letter submitted by AIGETOA.

Management is receptive towards the apprehensions raised and suggestions given by us including that of capturing biometrics on cloud as well as the issues related to marking the Attendance for field units. The suggestions given by AIGETOA has been taken in right spirit and we are looking forward to some remedial actions soon.

General Secretaries of all Unions and Associations write to CMD BSNL for Immediate Replacement of CGM Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circles. The persistent administrative failures, lack of interest in network and revenue development, and the alarming rise in industrial unrest within these circles as the primary reasons.

The current situation has severely affected the morale of employees and the operational performance of both circles, thereby impacting BSNL’s overall growth in the region.

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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.

Today the 70th Foundation day of BMS was celebrated at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium with a huge gathering. The members across the country assembled at the K D Jadhav Wrestling Stadium and listened to the words of Hon’ble Chief Guest and Guests of Honour. A social media awareness campaign was also launched by AIGETOA for the 70th BMS foundation day.

Team AIGETOA rocked again at Social Media. The hashtag circulated by AIGETOA #BMSat70 was trending at X platform for almost two hours at Serial Number 5 and Briefly at Serial No. 1 also. Thanks to all the followers of @BMSkendra and @aigetoachq X handle who made this possible. This is testament to the unity and togetherness of Team AIGETOA who always come forward to support be it the cause of @BSNLCorporate, be it the cause of Bharat or be it the cause of employees of #BSNL. We extend thanks and gratitude once again to all those who supported our cause.

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CELEBRATION OF 70 YEARS OF BMS

A Legacy of Sangathan, Seva & Shakti.

Date: 23rd July 2025 (Wednesday).

Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Trending Hashtags: #BMS at 70 , #70 Years of BMS

For 70 years, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has empowered India’s workers through service, strength, and nation-first ideology.

Let’s come together for a Digital Celebration that honors every karyakarta, every struggle, and every step towards dignity and justice.

Join the Campaign:

Like every tweet, Retweet posts using: #BMSat70 #70YearsOfBMS

Use hashtags: #BMSat70 , #70YearsOfBMS

Tag fellow warriors, volunteers & leaders.

Share photos, posters, poetry & testimonials

Follow & Amplify:

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Supported by: https://x.com/aigetoachq (@aigetoachq )

Let’s honor the legacy digitally, with unity and emotion. Let BMS trend like never before. Jai Sangathan.

#70YearsOfBMS

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Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) has decided to stop ongoing organisational action programs. This decision follows the outcome of a significant meeting held on 17th July 2025 between the BDM (AIGETOA & BTEU)-BMS delegation and the Hon’ble Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Ji, where detailed discussions on key issues concerning BSNL, MTNL, and their employees were held.

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During the meeting, the Hon’ble MoC acknowledged the seriousness of the issues and extended positive assurances on various agenda items. Further, BSNL Management has also held multiple meetings and conveyed firm actions on several long-pending matters concerning employees.

The Hon’ble MoC has gone through all the agenda points submitted and has given positive assurance with respect to the points raised in the agenda including that of BSNL viability and the long pending HR issues. Hon’ble Minister has also assured for a tri-partite meeting between DoT, BSNL and AIGETOA & BTEU BSNL (BMS Affiliates).

Subsequent to the various meetings with Management at various levels wherein a firm action on the charter of demands has been assured to take up the matter with DoT with respect to extension of 3rd PRC and the Standard Pay Scales of E2 for JTO/JAO/Equivalent grades and E3 for SDE/AO/Equivalent Scales, 30% Superannuation Benefits including PRMB, Death Relief Fund. We further hope that the revised committee constituted for the Pay Loss shall submit its report in the stipulated time.

BDM expresses its trust in the commitment of the BSNL Management and DoT and looks forward to conclusive action within 1 to 1.5 months. It has been clearly stated that any inaction or deviation from assurances will compel the forum to reassess its stand.

We sincerely and wholeheartedly thank each and every executive and employee of BSNL for your unstinted support, unity, and active participation in the organisational programs so far. Your commitment and discipline have sent a strong message to all stakeholders. We appreciate the solidarity and efforts of all executives and employees and hope for a constructive resolution in the larger interest of BSNL’s revival and employee welfare.