BSNL Board has approved the implementation of Increased IDA in BSNL w.e.f 01.01.2026.

The issue arose because DoT, instead of recommending and endorsing the orders to BSNL, sought concurrence from the BSNL Board that BSNL would be able to bear the expenditure through its internal accruals. This was firmly objected to by the General Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh through a letter dated 29.04.2026, citing that it is contradictory to the set norms and procedures, as DA revision is based on the inflation index and not related to the affordability of a company to bear the expenditure. BMS also demanded implementation of the revised IDA in the salary for the month of May 2026.

As Formal Board Meeting would have taken some time to be convened, BSNL Apex body decided to get the same approved through Circulation instead of waiting for a physical meeting to convene. BSNL Board has approved the proposal and the letter in this regard is being sent to DoT today for issuance of the orders.

It is also understood that future IDA increase has also been delinked with the Board approval making the future IDA increase implementation smooth without linking to any affordability clause.

We express our sincere thanks to the BSNL Management for realizing the urgent need for the implementation of the IDA increase and for taking all possible steps to expedite the same. Time and again, we have been emphasizing that this issue is procedural in nature and would definitely be taken care of by the management.

We also express our gratitude to the BMS leadership also for raising the issue firmly and squarely at higher echelons.

The larger focus of BDM remains on the resolution of issues pertaining to PPP and PRC. At the same time, we remain committed to ensuring that even smaller procedural issues do not face roadblocks and move steadily towards resolution.