New & Alternate Website of SNEA CHQ:  Due to heavy traffic and more visitors many times SNEA CHQ website www.sneaindia.com is not responding and certain inconvenience is caused to all beloved Members and regular visitors of this website. The efforts are being made to avoid any such issues, and shortly it will be stable and available continuously.

As such interruption happened frequently in last few months, to avoid inconvenience to the esteemed SNEA Members/ leaders and regular visitors, it was decided to have alternate website for SNEA CHQ updates.

Accordingly, Shri Niranjan Sahu, AGS SNEA CHQ has developed alternative website with added features and it was under testing for last few months. Now with start of New Year 2026, this alternate website is made public and will be available for all.

This website is available on sneaindia.in and this is app based website, which can be effectively seen on Mobile handset also.

Important features of the new website:

1.    Attractive layout.

2. Social media like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram integrated.

3.    Short massage display with Read more options.

4.    Dynamic search 🔍 post option.

5.    Easy update of post and docs in a single window.

6.    Live IQ booking feature.

7.    Credential to all CS to access SNEA CHQ website.

8.  Each circle CS can maintain their circle page in the same site i.e. sneaindia.in

9.  Progressive Android & IO mobile and desktop app available.

10.    SNEA face book integrated in home page.

11.    Security added with encrypted SSL.

12.    Bookmark option to read a post later.

13.    Youtube channel embedded.

14.    Zoom e room integration available.

15.    Page visitor with post visitor count.

16.    SNEA dedicated Email ✉️ avail with @sneaindia.in

17.  Option for each SNEA member to give feedback and interact.

18.    Integration of AI for content creation.

19.  Multi language support like Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada etc

20.    Text to speech features available.

SNEA CHQ appreciates devoted efforts and hard work by Shri Niranjan Sahu, AGS in designing, developing and maintaining this new website on day to day basis and appeals all executives to get added benefits of this new website and get regular updates in a simpler way.

Please visit sneaindia.in and get experience of new features and share your valuable feedback.

Suggestions, modifications for further improvement of this new & alternative website of SNEA CHQ are always welcome may be please shared it with Shri Niranjan Sahu, Asst General Secretary SNEA CHQ, Mob: 943952116 Email: niranjan.snea@gmail.com

Both the websites www.sneaindia.com and sneaindia.in will be updated equally and regularly and the esteemed members, leaders can visit both the websites. 

Update on rejected OTP Cases and further course of action: After issuing the letter for opening of OTP window for request transfers along with status of circle wise executive strength in the morning hours of 29/12/2025 and conveying that pending options can be modified as conveyed under point 4 of this letter, in contradictory action, the same Pers section has started rejecting all pending OTP Requests by the evening hours.   

Normally OTP requests are given consideration to the maximum possible extent and the non-considered OTP requests are rejected or kept in the maintained waiting list so as to give priority consideration in the next OTP window.

But the situation this year was different and this time only some OTP transfers were issued as per order dated 02/05/2025 and subsequent transfer orders on a pick and choose basis.

Unfortunately no criteria were followed for uniform applicability of Transfer policy guidelines and we have witnessed such a bitter and worst situation in the history of BSNL. 

In extreme discrepancies and utter pick and choose policy, the OTP requests of executives waiting for three to four years were not considered and in some specific cases, the transfers were issued  even when criteria of minimum two years stay at the transferred place was completed.

Now it is Open Secret that the transfer posting orders are not decided by DGM Pers, PGM Pers or even by Director HR and these are decided directly by CMD BSNL and his Secretariat. It is fact that CMD BSNL do not have much time to go through all these requests  huge in number, the work may have been entrusted to person/s who do not have adequate knowledge on the subject and hence this fiasco was seen and continued for last one year, thereby totally damaging the well-defined and transparent BSNL OTP transfer policy. 

Though with our keen persuasion, some corrections were done and some subsequent OTP orders were issued, but unfortunately it was again just a pick and choose method and the OTP transfers were not considered in a transparent and uniform manner.

It has been really a pick and choose approach in dealing OTP Requests by the management and reasons for the same are best known for all and one has to keep this in mind submitting OTP Requests this time.

Earlier years, non-considered OTP Requests were rejected as the number of non-considered cases were less and this year non-considered OTP Requests are more and were still registered in the waiting list.

The same has been mentioned under clause 4 of this letter that the executives may also withdraw the pending application in the previous OTP window, if any.

Hence it was sure that pending OTP Requests will continue and there was no need to again submit the requests by individuals, then its recommendations by BA Heads and GM HR of Circles and its consolidation by the Corporate Office.

These executives were waiting with hopes for consideration of OTP Requests as they are in need and it was quite appropriate that these OTP Requests are given consideration now or would have been cancelled in May 2025 itself.  

As such, when it was quite possible to modify the pending Option of Circles including its withdrawal, but by ignoring its own order Pers section started to reject all the cases and some requests from tenure stations were also rejected.

Noting this, in the late evening we have raised the following concern with Director HR against this contradicting act.    

·  This rejection after waiting for more than six months of transfer orders of others and just two days before opening of the new window, is nothing but putting salt on wounds of the affected executives waiting for their turn of OTP Request transfers for the last two years.

·  This is wastage of manpower against wish and will of CMD BSNL to use entire man hours for development works.

· The Pers section has already allowed facility for changes in pending OTP applications, and anybody not in need of OTP Request now, will definitely cancel it, then why is the Pers section rejecting it.

· This also has created a negative image of Management as many are thinking that this is nothing but harassment of already frustrated executives.

·  We requested to direct the Pers section to stop this rejection and restore the already rejected few cases so as to avoid a panic situation among the executives waiting for their OTP Transfer and also safeguard the downgrading  image of Management.

·  If the Pers Section or Management has any specific idea or purpose in cancellation of already registered OTP but nothing was shared except say that as routine manner and to treat all applications equally, the same are rejected.

·     It is unfortunate that CMD BSNL is thinking of use of every minute of man hours and has kept on hold OTP Transfers also and Pers section is wasting such precious man hours in such repeated activities is matter of concern for all and creates doubts either on geniuses of written instructions of CMD BSNL published by Pers section itself.

Director HR and PGM Pers responded positively and it was agreed to stop the rejection of OTP requests, but we have seen total reluctance on part of the officers at below level in stopping it.

The issue was discussed fresh in the morning hours with all concerned and it was informed that it is not possible to restore already rejected applications and if the rejection is done partially then it will cause more complaints.  

As such, now all OTP Requests from and to Non-tenure stations will be rejected and all have to apply fresh in this January 2026 window with details of his/her rejected OTP Request till now. 

We stressed that again management will issue pick and choose orders and shared the classic cases which are being rejected in every OTP window since 2021 and this is happening because of this rejection and asking for fresh applications and it gives full scope for pick and choose transfers.

It has been firmly assured that the data of pending OTP is available with the Pers section and the same will be used while considering OTP requests with due priority rejected OTP Requests.

Further it is decided that the executives with rejected OTP Requests should apply a fresh in January 2026 OTP window and while submission of application he/she should mention details of rejected OTP Requests till now, so that these cases will be given priority consideration.

We have raised serious concern about the rejection of OTP Requests of Executives from and to All India Hard Tenure Stations and this has been responded positively and it has been decided  that no request from and to all India tenure Stations will be rejected as these requests will be considered.

But it has been observed that some Executives who are not completing all India hard tenure by March 2026, they also applied for OTP request transfers and such cases are being rejected and they will have to apply in a fresh window.  

Important Points related to this OTP window:

· This OTP window will be open at 0000 Hrs of 01/01/2026, for SDEs and AGMs in all wings for inter Circle Request Transfers and for all executives for Intra Circle Request transfers and it is not limited only for Telecom wing and the executives from all wings in need of request transfer has to apply in this OTP window.

·    This is the annual OTP window for Inter as well Intra Circle Request Transfers  and all the executives who are completing tenure or in need of transfer in the period of coming one year have to apply in this window itself.

· Further, the applications in this window are to be submitted only for need basis Request Transfers and not for any stay based transfers.

·  Those who are not in need of transfers should not apply in this OTP window and if applied then should be ready to join any of the opted Circle.

·    But if anybody wants/desires to break his/her stay by getting posted to a choice Circle/Station, then he/she may use this as an opportunity and advance planning to avoid hardship at the later stage.

·  The medical ground request and immunity requests given consideration for retention earlier will continue till date of retention and no need of any OTP Request from them.

·    But if the retention period is about to over and there is no genuine ground for further retention, then it is better that such Executives also opt under this OTP window for posting to deficit or just sufficient Circles suitable to them and ascertain a chance to get a suitable circle.

·  Further, under clause 3 of this letter it is directed to give choice for three Circles, it is not mandatory to give options for three Circles as it is a request transfer and option to only one Circle is also sufficient to consider OTP Request subject to available vacancy in that Circle.

·  But if some executives opt for more Circles under wrong information or in a situation that in case he wants transfer out of the present Circle at any cost, then he/she will be posted at any of the Circles opted that to be regardless of seniority or preference of Circles given.

·       It is to also bring to kind notice of all that the requests given on company cost were not given consideration during last year and the same approach is expected this year also. As such, all executives who are really in need of Request transfer during this window, should take care of it and opt accordingly at Company cost or at Own cost.  

·    In these cases executives transferred to opted Circle will have to accept this order as chances of cancellation of such transfer orders to unwanted Circle is a difficult task and hence option should be given to Circle where he/she is willing and can join the opted Circle after issuing orders in April 2026.

·   While submission of options to Non-Recruiting Circles viz. CNTX Circles, ITPC, BBNW, Insp & QA and ALTTC, one has to keep in mind that on transfer to these Circles, the posting is decided by that Circle Head and posting can be done under the jurisdiction.  e.g. on opting to CNTx-South, he/she may be posted in any CNTx Unit in territory of TN, CHTD, KRL, KTK,  AP or TS Circle.

SNEA CHQ appeals to all executives who are in need of Request transfers for any reason to take note of all above points, analyze the vacancy position given and circumstances at his/her own and submit options only to Circle/s where he/she can join if OTP Request is considered as chances of consideration of any of options out of submitted options is quite possible. 

In line with the declaration of Surplus, Deficit and Just Sufficient Circles showing status of strength of executives in Telecom wing, the similar information is now published for Executives in Account, Civil and Electrical wing.  Account <<<>>   Civil <<<>>   ELECT  <<<>>

As decided in the Meeting of all Unions and Associations on 18/12/2025, the formal notice is issued by the General Secretaries of all Unions and Associations for Country wide Lunch Hour Demonstrations on 08/01/2026, protesting against indifferent Attitude of BSNL Management regarding approval of Wage Agreement and settlement of Chennai & Tamilnadu Circle issues. Copy<<<>>

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to Circle/Units Heads conveying information about Opening of OTP window for Request transfers for period of 15 days w.e.f. 01/01/2026 and conveying  information about the Executive Strength i.e. status of Excess/ Shortage of SDEs/AGMs in the different Circles.  Copy<<<>>    3 Oct 25 <<<>>     11 Aug 25 <<<>>

This is advance intimation about opening of OTP window for submitting fresh applications for Request Transfers by the executives for Inter as well as Intra Circle Transfers in SDE and AGM Cadre for all wings and all Cadres.

As pursued by us the Circles are now categorised as Surplus Circle i.e. Circles having no vacancy for consideration of any OTP Request, Deficit Circle i.e. Circle having vacancies to consider all requests received and Just Sufficient Circle i.e. Circles having vacancies to accommodate certain requests and not all the requests.

Though this is present status, there are chances that from many Circle having excess AGMs or SDEs at this stage, after submission of OTP Requests, chances are there to become that Excess Circle as just sufficient Circle or even deficit Circle and vice a versa, meaning that this data is likely to be changed on receipt of OTP Requests and the status published is of as on today.

It is expected that the executives in need of OTP Request Transfer to any Particular Circle should analyse the vacancy position before submission of option under OTP and submit OTP Request accordingly.

This data is published only for Telecom wing as majority of OTP requests are from Telecom wing and comparatively OTP Requests from all other wings/verticals are less and there no such big issue of vacancies is normally reported and if reported then also OTP requests are given consideration to maximum possible extent. But as per public demand the details for other wings also may be published in coming days.

Though it is mentioned in this letter under clause 4, that executives may also withdraw the pending OTP application of previous OTP window, if any and may apply fresh application, unfortunately the same Pers section has started action of force rejection of all pending OTP requests. Thus the clause of letter issued is being violated on the same day by the officers issuing this order.  

SNEA has taken up this issue with Director HR and PGM Pers and the rejection has been stopped temporarily and matter is being and will be decided a fresh today. We will update the final decision on this subject matter as early as possible.

Till time nobody should be panic and be hopeful for positive consideration on continuation of pending OTP as mentioned under clause 4 of this letter dated 29/12/2025, so that executives waiting for their OTP Request transfer are not made to suffer further and their request is given consideration with priority over the fresh OTP request of this year or along with fresh OTP requests.    

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes specifically to CGM BBNW/ ITPC/ CNTX Circles restricting them in issuing any Intra Circle Transfers out of territory of the working Circle. Copy<<<>>

The reason given for this is misuse of the authorities by some CGMs in transferring officers in their jurisdiction and again sending them back on deputation, tour or administrative requirements.

This is one more adverse action by BSNL management on a well-defined Transfer policy.

These powers were given to certain Non-Recruiting Circles to retain the Talent and expertise in these Circles developed with specific aim and for specific works which needs expertise are now withdrawn.

The long stay Transfers in these Non-Recruiting Circles were  smoothly operating and have been well accepted by all. The executives who were transferred by these Circles have completed their tenure out of the territorial Circle and some of them have joined back to home Circles and some are on the way to join back.

But it seems that BSNL Management which want to see that every executive of BSNL in trouble with unwanted transfers as being done for executives in Territorial Circles as OTP Transfers are not considered for last one year and some transfers are issued on pick and choose basis and all other executives s including executives from All India Hard Tenure stations are waiting for consideration of their transfers.

It was required on part of the Pers Section that corrective action is taken by considering OTP transfers pending in the Pers section and not by stopping the effective procedure and process flowed by Non-Recruiting Circles for issuing OTP Request transfers with effective use of expert hands and experienced talent as is being done now.    

No doubt, some Circle Heads misused these powers in some specific cases of long stay transfers and there may be few executives got undue benefits out of it and we do not support such actions and we demand to fix responsibility when such serious issues are noticed by the Management. But it does not mean that the entire process is wrong and the well-defined and well accepted process is changed and all executives are made to suffer.

It was quite possible that these Circle Heads would have been stopped from issuing the Deputation Orders of the executives transferred due to their stay or issuing any deputation order.

But here instead of corrective action, damaging action is taken by BSNL Management and now all executives who have never taken any such deputation will also be sufferers.

Now it has become practice in BSNL, that even for small illnesses like cough and cold, they want to give chemotherapy which is being issued in rare cases and the same is the approach here.

It is important that specifically BBNW, ITPC and CNTx Circles are being restrained from issuing any such transfer orders and free hand is given to CGM ALTTC, CGM INSP Circle, NFS Circle are allowed to issue such transfers as nothing is mentioned about these Circles.  

SNEA will take up this matter for restoration of these powers of Circle heads and at the same time action to stop such misuse by some of the Circle Heads.        

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for updating HR data of Executives viz. Stay particulars, Entry of services at Hard/Semi and Soft Tenure stations, Career History, Seniority, Cadre with a period of one week and compliance thereof. Copy<<<>>   

It has been observed that in many cases executives were wrongly transferred by  Corporate office due to wrong data and it took months together for updating the data and getting orders modified and in some cases orders were modified but executives have to wait for months together without salary and in some cases the data was not updated even after transfers and they have to join at transferred place by accepting transfers issued with wrong data in ESS/ERP.

This is a good opportunity for all to clear discrepancies in HR data in ERP as these guidelines allow Circles/BAs to update the data of executives  HR data of Executives viz. Stay particulars, Entry of services at Hard/Semi and Soft Tenure stations, Career History, Seniority, Cadre and the required TR Codes are also shared for updating the HR data.

It has been always the responsibilities of BAs/Circle to update ERP HR data without any discrepancies, but in many cases the same is missed and sufferers are the concerned executives and hence one has to be more sensitive and alert on keeping correct and updated HR data in the ESS/ERP system.

All Executives are requested to check their HR data and correction required if any may be brought to the notice of the concerned ERP/HR unit of BA/Circle and get it corrected within the period of week.

All CS/DS SNEA are also requested to monitor the activity closely and see that HR data of all executives in general and Stay particulars with entry of tenure completion are updated so as to avoid any wrong transfers. 

AGM WL & Sports BSNL CO issued clarification cum instructions and procedure to be adopted for granting facilities to sports persons of BSNL for participating in different Sports events. Copy<<<>>

Urgent Meeting by General Secretaries of BSNL Unions and Associations with Director HR: In continuation to the discussions   held in Meeting Unions and Associations of BSNL on 18/12/2025 on undue delay of more than three months by BSNL Management in recommending agreed Wage Negotiations to DoT and resolutions to have immediate meeting of all the General Secretaries and Representatives of the Unions and Associations of BSNL  had meeting with Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR in his chamber by late evening of 18/12/2025.

Though Director HR was busy with some important work, he spared time for this meeting and gave a warm welcome to all. We conveyed the urgency of the meeting due to non-inclusion of the Wage Negotiations approval and recommendations in any of the Management Committee held till today. We added that in the last meeting by CMD BSNL on 15/12/2025 in the Committee room in his presence, CMD BSNL has directed to him and PGM SR to include this as agenda of the MC Meeting scheduled in this week/today, but this is  not part of the agenda of today’s MC meeting.  We expressed  strong resentment over the indifferent attitude and deliberate delay in not placing the Wage Agreement issue before the Management Committee and then in the  BSNL Board meeting and then its final recommendation to DoT.

Director HR informed that this issue has been active consideration and has been discussed with all and the MC note is being finalised for the same. As MC note is not finalised, the same was not included in agenda of MC Meeting today. He immediately called PGM SR and PGM Estt to finalise the Management Committee note on Wage Negotiations and directed that the matter be placed in the forthcoming Management Committee meeting and ensure that it is part of the Agenda of MC Meeting. By about five minutes of special discussions and directions to all concerned, Director HR  ensured  and firmly assured leaders that at any cost the Wage Negotiations agreement will be part of the next MC Meeting.   

We also conveyed displeasure on the act of Management and SR Section to call for very short notice, without prior notice  meetings with Unions and Associations and mainly action by SR section to call meeting without confirmation of availability of General Secretaries at Delhi Head Quarters and requested to confirm availability of General Secretaries at Delhi and call for any Meeting with prior and advance intimation of at least one day in advance and not by short notice of just hours as seen in the last two meetings. Director HR responded positively as assured to take care in future and required instructions will be passed to DGM SR for confirming availability  before calling any such meeting. 

We also conveyed the decision taken by the Unions and Associations of BSNL on undue delay by Management on not keeping assurances on Transfer of CGM TN/CHTD, GM HR TN and GM HR CHTD and restoration of agitational  kept on hold in November 2026,  in month of January 2026, if these transfers are not affected by 31/12/2025. Director HR responded that he is already working on the transfer of GM HR TN Circle and  on transfer of CGM TN/CHTD and GM HR CHTD, he informed that the matter is to be decided by CMD BSNL and DoT. 

Director HR informed that some positive actions are being taken by management on promotions and settlement of certain HR issues and assured for some outcome in coming days.

We conveyed thanks to Director HR for sparing time  for this urgent meeting and immediate action and positive assurances on urgent issues raised by Unions and Associations of BSNL. 

Meeting of General Secretaries of BSNL Unions and Associations: An important meeting of the General Secretaries of the unions and associations of BSNL was held on 18/12/2025 at the NFTE CHQ Office.

Shri. Chandeshwar Singh, Chairman, presided over the meeting, and Shri. Animesh Mitra, Convenor, presented the agenda for discussion.

All the General Secretaries and representatives of the participating unions and associations viz. BSNLEU, NFTE, SNEA, SEWA BSNL, AIBSNLEA, DEWAB, CBOWA and TEPU participated in the meeting and expressed their views and opinions.

The meeting expressed deep concern over the role of the BSNL Management, particularly with regard to the issues of the 3rd PRC and the Wage Agreement. Strong dissatisfaction was also expressed over the handling of the Tamil Nadu and Chennai Circle settlement issues and the Sanchar Aadhaar system. After a threadbare discussion, the meeting unanimously took the following decisions:

1.  Sanchar Adhaar Issue: The meeting discussed updates by CMD BSNL on Sanchar Adhaar Issue in a meeting with Unions and Associations on 15/12/2025 and  efforts by the BSNL executives in developing new Sanchar Mitra App as substitute arrangements and making this App user friendly for day to day use. The meeting expressed concern on issues faced by field units and appreciated the devoted efforts of Executives working on development of Sanchar Mitra App and restoration of Sanchar Adhaar App. The meeting also decided to consolidate and convey the issues to the Management which needs further action and resolutions for effective use of both the Apps .

2. Non-adherence to assurances by CMD BSNL on vindictive CGM TN/CHTD and restoration of  agitational programme:   The house discussed undue and deliberate delay by the BSNL Management is considering demand raised by All Unions and Associations of BSNL for immediate transfer of CGM TN/CHTD and betrayal on assurance given for transfer of GM HR TN and GM HR CHTD Circle due to vindictive actions by Trio. It is decided to issue notice to CMD BSNL for immediate transfer of all these three officers and if these officers are not transferred by 31/12/2025, the Unions and Associations will restore agitational programme with Lunch Hour Demonstration on 08/01/2026 and continued agitational programme in different manner till these TRIO officers are transferred.  

3. Deliberate delay in recommending signed Wage Negotiation Proposal to DoT:  The meeting also discussed deliberate delay of more than two months by the management to even take up issue in Management Committee and as it was reported that approval of Wage negotiation is not part of Management Committee meeting scheduled on 18/12/2025. Since signing of the agreement about 9 to 10  Management Committee meetings have been held but this important employee related issue is not included in it. Meeting resolved to take up matter immediately by personal meeting with Director HR and if till this issue is not taken in the Management Committee and BSNL Board meeting and not sent to DOT, then in new Year All Unions and Associations will start agitational programme starting with mass lunch hour demonstration all over India, followed by Dharana at BSNL Corporate Office and then hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi in 20/02/2026.  

4.     Further course of action: The Meeting decided to access the response of Management on different HR issues and mainly conveying approval of Wage Negotiation report and its recommendation to DoT and on CHTD /TN Circle issues and if no proper response to launch an agitational programme on 08/01/2026, against the indifferent attitude of the BSNL Management towards staff issues, including the settlement of the PRC and Wage Agreement.

5.     Preparations for Success of Agitational Call: All unions and associations will mobilise their general membership to participate in the dharna programme at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on 20/02/2026, to highlight the resentment against the BSNL Management for its failure to resolve the pending issues.

6. Essence of Presence of GSs: It was decided that henceforth all the meetings of Unions & Associations should be attended by all General Secretaries in person and nomination may be done only in an extreme emergency situation and in that case agreement to decisions taken by the meeting.

7. Next Meeting: It was also decided that the next Committee meeting will be held on 07/01/2026 and all General Secretaries are requested to attend in person and without fail.

8.  Immediate and Urgent Action: It was also decided to immediately meet the Director HR to express dissatisfaction over non-inclusion of the Wage Agreement issue in the Management Committee and Board meetings since the agreement held on 08/10/2025, and to convey unhappiness over convening meetings with the General Secretaries at very short notice.

The meeting concluded with thanks to all and with unanimous decision to fight against continued injustice to executives and non-executives in BSNL.   

Urgent Meeting of General Secretaries of Unions & Associations called by CMD, BSNL: In response to the memorandum submitted by the General Secretaries of the Unions and Associations of BSNL on issues created due to all of sudden closure of Sanchar Aadhar App, an urgent meeting was called by Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD BSNL at 1900 Hrs on Monday, 15/12/2025 which was held in the Board Room, Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, Janpath New Delhi.

Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR and Shri. Rajeev Kumar Kaushik, PGM Pers/SR/RSTG/WI BSNL CO was also present in this meeting.

As the meeting was scheduled with very short notice, except GS SNEA and GS SEWA, other GSs could not attend this meeting and it was attended by their representatives. Apart from GS, from SNEA this meeting was also attended by Shri Balvant Singh Sharma, VP SNEA CHQ.  

Starting meeting CMD BSNL expressed displeasure about the letter written by the Unions and Associations and sending its copies at higher level of MoC/MoSC and its publicity on social media when issues are being looked into seriously by the management and own executives of BSNL are working day and night for development of new APP Sanchar Mitra and restoration of Sanchar Aadhar App.

CMD BSNL further expressed that this letter by Unions and Associations is against the own executives of BSNL and Management when there is no difference between Management and leaders of Unions and Associations. He also said that if Unions and Associations want to work against BSNL, then he has nothing to say but he is just advising to take care of the image of BSNL and not write anything against BSNL. He added that he has received many calls about this issue and recently received three calls from Media and press quoting the letter written by Unions and Associations of BSNL which is not a good sign for BSNL. He stressed that he is doing day night efforts and he has seen that concerned executives of BSNL are working day and night and he has personally seen some executives working till 0230 hrs in early morning and till leaders of Unions and Associations are writing negatively. He added that leaders should take update information for which management is ready and any time leaders can approach Director HR PGM Pers and get update information.

We responded that we have not written anything against BSNL or BSNL Management and we have mentioned only critical issue/s faced by filed units due to suddenly stopping all important and smoothly operating activities through Sanchar Aadhar App from 01/12/2025 and no updates from the Management till today.

We also added that some individual associations/unions have written on this subject but it was not responded to by the Management. Hence we have submitted with the signatures of all General Secretaries of Unions and Associations of BSNL and nothing is written against BSNL or its management in it. If management would have taken steps to update Unions & Associations on such critically important issues, there was no need for any such letter.

We also reminded that earlier regular meetings were conducted by CMD BSNL updated Unions and Associations, but in the recent past the same has been stopped.

We further added that though we are part of BSNL, we are not part of management and all decisions are being taken single handedly by Management and such issues also need to be clarified by the Management. We added that we have never written against BSNL but unfortunately whenever we write about some issues, the attempts are made by the Management that we are against BSNL, BSNL management or against Government which is always misleading information. We elaborated that nowadays social media is so active that it takes note of even small issues and such big issues are definitely expected to draw the attention of social/press media but from Unions and Associations we have not given anything to social/press media and this letter was internally circulated within Circle/District leadership of Unions and Associations.

CMD BSNL responded that BSNL management is working hard for making BSNL profit making and support of Unions and Associations is very much needed. Unions and Associations should come forward to appreciate the efforts of executives working on development of Sanchar Mitra App and Sanchar Adhar App.

We responded that whenever such updates are shared with us, we are updating it on our websites and we encourage the executives also, but such updates are not shared with us and there is a need for such action on part of Management.

CMD BSNL appreciated efforts by team BSNL Kerala Circle, ITPC Pune, Chandigarh and Hyderabad units for their excellent efforts for developing Sanchar Mitra App in shortest possible time and restoration of Sanchar Adhar app and was optimistic that by week end issues will be cleared and stressed for appreciation by the associations /unions also and asked feedback about recently activated Sanchar Mitra App as substitute to Sanchar Adhaar App.

We have shared that the Sanchar Mitra App started working fine to some extent and submitted that it is reported by the field units that the following functions are not operational in this new App and hence need to be looked into.

1.    SIM replacement (physical/e- SIM)

2.    E KYC

3.    Option for already reserved number

4.    Post to prepaid conversion and vice versa.

5.    SIM upgrade

6.    HR Base login.

7.    U-SIMs and e-SIM are not included for activation.

8.    4G SIM upgradation and SIM replacement not available.

9.    Special circle wise plans e.g. Krishi plan Patanjali plan Police plan IOT provisioning is not available.

10.  OA level CAF Approval.

CMD BSNL informed that he is aware of such issues and are being taken care of and directed us to share all these and any further issues reported with Sanchar Mitra App with Shri Saji Kumar, CGMT Kerala.

CMD BSNL replied to many queries and doubts raised by the leaders present in the meeting viz. Sanchar Mitra App is being made user friendly by resolution of issues, efforts are being made for restoration of Sanchar Aadhar App, the activities done by Vendor of Sanchar Aadhar by keeping on hold all password of the system, non-availability of password with BSNL Executives working on this app, issues in finalisation of new tender, issues with extension of old tender and the vendor did not agree for the old tender extension, what are issues on part of ITPC and what is future course of action etc. He also clarified that efforts are being made to restore the Sanchar Adhaar App. He added that Sanchar Mitra and Sanchar Aadhar will go together as both have its importance at this stage.

In conclusion of discussions on Sanchar Aadhar App from his side, CMD BSNL appealed to all Unions and Associations that before going to media and complaining to other offices, get details on any issue from Director HR, PGM Pers/SR or on from him/his office, but avoid approaching media/press and other levels till issues are being cleared from BSNL and we also assured for the taking updates before raising issues at higher level.

After these discussions, CMD BSNL was supposed close discussions citing preassigned meeting for him, but we requested CMD BSNL that we have heard much on development issues but we did not listen single word on resolution of pending HR issues and executives are losing hopes from the Management as nothing is seen as outcome and positive on pending HR Issues and requested to discuss these issues, which was agreed by CMD BSNL.

We expressed that even the issue of Promotions, which has been discussed with him, Director HR and PGM Pers for the last two months, has not moved to a conclusive step and non-resolution of any of the HR issues is the reason for mass disappointments among the executives in BSNL.

CMD asked PGM Pers about the progress and he informed that discussions are held with Associations and efforts are being made for early conclusion by overcoming issues struck up in court cases.

We also narrated that this year is also about to close and every year we are discussing the issues, but no conclusive results are seen. We added that Management may go ahead with any possible promotions and we are ready for it.

CMD BSNL took note of it and directed PGM Pers to take immediate further action by overcoming the pending court cases as discussed in earlier meetings. He appealed associations to stop insisting for promotions for all eligible in one go and be ready for promotions against vacant posts. He added that let the seniors be promoted and others will also get opportunities. CMD BSNL made it clear that he is ready for promotions against vacant posts and not ready for addition of post by any means. He added that let the process of promotions start with hopes that all other executives will also get promotions in coming days and let the chain of promotions start in BSNL mainly in Telecom and Account wing.

We narrated that we are not stopping any promotions, rather we are perusing vigorously for promotions and its management which is struck up in issuing promotions due to issue of reservation and seniority list. If management is coming with any promotions, we are ready for it, but nothing is done by Management even though we associations have together given different proposals for the same.

CMD BSNL directed associations to implead in the pending court cases citing urgency and delay of years in getting promotion for eligible executives.

We responded that already such impleading is done by some individuals and in the last hearing of DGM T promotions, fresh notices have been issued to all concerned. Due to impleading by some affected executives only matter is not decided and any further impleading will not yield desired result, but will delay the decision further. We added that serious efforts are required from Management to appoint a senior advocate as the regular advocate of BSNL is not pressing hard for early hearing and decision in the case and the applicant who has retired from services in Year 2017 is not in hurry of concluding the case by any serious hearing.

CMD BSNL responded that he is ready to send a senior advocate as management also interested in issuing promotions, but till associations express urgency and need of promotions, the case will not be cleared. We responded that we have taken legal opinion and it was informed instead of impleading, respondent should press for regular hearing and early resolution and impleading at this stage may call for issuing fresh notices and replies from all concerned and it may take time of minimum six months to one Year and the regular hearing with impleading and final outcome may take time further.

CMD BSNL added that about 1000 DGM posts are vacant only in Telecom and the same can be filled and we added that we have no issue, if management moves ahead with filling available vacant posts. PGM Pers informed that the issues are of reservations and seniority and promotions can be issued after clearing these issues. We added that we are raising this concern regularly and have elaborated many times that the issues of reservations and seniority can be resolved by promoting all eligible executives in one lot and it is possible only with restoration of LICE Quota posts under SCF Quota as one time measure and restoration of few hundred posts abolished in restructuring review 2020 or by addition of post against additional works allotted to BSNL. This approach can give a permanent solution for all these issues and will give scope for promotion of about 8000 executives in BSNL. CMD BSNL informed that this will require changes in RRs and it will take time and immediate solution is not possible, but we insisted that this is only practical solution and DGMs promoted with additional post will vacant the post as 120 AGM/DGMs are retiring in Year 2026 and about 180 in Year 2027.

We also asked for the proposal of Time Bound Promotions with personal upgradation and CMD BSNL made it clear that the said proposal is not agreed and directed PGM Pers to look into other options. In conclusion of this issue, CMD BSNL directed PGM Pers and Director HR to look into it by holding an immediate meeting of committee members with all recognised associations and update him about conclusions reached for going ahead with promotions.

Then we specifically pointed out the delay of three months in approval of the Wage Negotiation Agreement by the Management Committee and raised concern about it. CMD BSNL asked Director HR about its status, and he responded that the Note is being finalised for the MC Meeting.

CMD BSNL directed him to see that it is taken in the coming MC Meeting. CMD BSNL also inquired with Director HR what is procedure further wherein Director HR informed that after approval of MC, it needs to be approved by Board and then the recommendations will be sent to DoT. CMD BSNL instructed him to expedite the process. 

The meeting concluded with thanks from both sides. 

DGM Estt. BSNL CO issued directions to review of results for LICE VY-2022 and LICE Y-2023 thereof by implementation of DoP&T guidelines on retrospective implementation of PwBD category reservation in promotions w.e.f. 30/06/2016. Copy<<<>>

DoP&T vide its OM No. 36012/1/2020-Estt. (Res.-II) Dated 28/12/2023 conveyed to implement the PwBD reservation in promotions w. e. f 30/06/2016.

Accordingly, BSNL Management has now decided that all the DPCs conducted in BSNL for vacancy years 2016-17 and onwards, will be reviewed considering 3% reservation to PwBD employees for the vacancies up to 18/04/2017 as per PwBD Act 1995 and 4% reservation for vacancies on or after 19/04/2017, as per RPWD Act, 2016

It is hereby conveyed to carry forward the unfilled vacancies in PwBD category from VY 2021 (current vacancy only) to VY 2022 onwards. However, the unfilled vacancies of Special LICE VY 2021 shall not be carry forwarded as it was held by diverting 50% DR quota vacancies numbering 445 to LICE quota as a onetime measure.

BSNL CO directed to review the results of JTO(T) LICE for VY-2022 and VY-2023 by carry forwarding the unfilled vacancies of PwBD category from LICE VY-2021 [excluding carried forwarded vacancies of pre-restructuring LICE i.e. VY (16 17, 17-18)] so that the left-out vacancies from LICE VY-2023 can be carried forwarded to upcoming LICE VY-2024.

AGM EB BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for BSNL Learning & Skill Development portal “BSNL AI Academy”. Copy<<<>>

BSNL Skill Development and Empowerment Policy-2025 "Kaushalam" was launched on 03.04.2025 with the intent to aggressively capture government and corporate skill-development opportunities and convert them into assured revenue for BSNL using a partner-driven, Pan-India model.

BSNL further aims to broaden the scope of the Kaushalam Policy by delivering high-quality Skill development Modules in online mode through its Learning & Skill Development platform, "BSNL AI Academy", in collaboration with Kaushalam partners. This unified digital portal will standardize course delivery, enhance learner experience, ensure transparent revenue realization, and enable seamless certification through a centralized BSNL interface.

For smooth implementation of above, a model SOP is prepared to lay down the complete workflow for on boarding Kaushalam partners, configuring and launching courses, granting user access, tracking progress, and managing revenue settlements.

Sanchar Adhaar App replaced by Sanchar Mitra App: BSNL developed In-house Sanchar Mitra App to overcome the critical situation developed due to all of sudden withdrawal of Sanchar Aadhaar App by the vendor without handing over password or existing data of the app to BSNL. 

Initially Sanchar Aadhaar app also was developed by BSNL but later all these activities were handed over to Vendor and BSNL has lost total control on this in house app developed by ITPC. This is the reason why BSNL is facing the worst situation for the last 15 days as no single new Mobile booked, no SIM Replacement was done and overall activities of Mobile were stand still.

SNEA has discussed this issue with CMD BSNL and expressed serious concern about this issue and in this meeting CMD BSNL has assured for in house development of Sanchar Mitra App which will be replacement of Sanchar Aadhaar App.

Accordingly, executives in Kerala Circle was working for replacement/ substitute App and has now developed a new App with name Sanchar Mitra App which is a totally in-house App of BSNL.

As per information from Director HR, who is also head of ITPC unit, this Sanchar Mitra App has been in use and works of Sanchar Aadhaar are being taken through Sanchar Mitra App and by now about 40000 new SIMs are registered in Sanchar Mitra App.

Many features available in Sanchar Aadhar may not be available at this stage, but efforts are being made by team BSNL to add all such features and make this app user friendly. Hopefully, the left out issues faced with this Sanchar Mitra App will be settled this week.

This is immediate solution by the management to meet emergent situation and after full proof testing of this APP it will be used more effectively.  

Any issues in the operation of Sanchar Mitra app are to be sent to to Shri Saji Kumar, CGMT Kerala who is personally monitoring activities related to development of the Sanchar Mitra App.   

It is also reported that efforts are being made for restoration of Sanchar Aadhar App and the same is also expected to be restored shortly.

It is important to note that when vendor who has everything in hand, having working system with him, has withdrawn services, by taking over password and started blackmailing by stopping working services thereby directly damaging the image and working of BSNL for last 15 days, our own team of BSNL executives have taken special and day night efforts for development this new APP as well as working on restoration of Sanchar Aadhar App as an emergency work and that to be with minimum resources and this is real strength and excellent talent of BSNL Executives.  

This is a real difference between vendors and the own executives of BSNL and we are hopeful that BSNL Management will understand this difference and fully recognize and respect the internal talent and strength of BSNL Executives and reduce believing in vendors than the BSNL Executives.  

SNEA congratulates the Executives of BSNL Kerala Circle ITPC Pune, ITPC Chandigarh and ITPC Hyderabad who are involved in development of Sanchar Mitra App for developing app in the shortest possible time with day and night efforts. 

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to concern Circle Heads remaining for Report/ Recommendation for Transfer cases of AGMs Telecom deferred on Medical Grounds and today i.e. 15/12/2025 is last date for submission of these report by concerned Circle Heads. Copy<<<>>

In the Transfer order dated 02/05/2025, many officers having genuine medical grounds were transferred even though ERP Entry, supporting Documents and recommendations of Circle Heads were rightly available. This harsh decision against well-defined transfer policy guidelines was taken at higher level.

This issue was taken up by SNEA and then it was decided to review the Medical ground cases but the procedure was modified and Circle level Committees of PGMs are proposed with second medical opinion to be called by CGMs and these cases will be decided by Director HR.  

In other cases reports are received but till reports of Medical cases of AGM Telecom are not received and hence this reminder is issued and today is last date for sending such reports about genuine medical ground cases.

This is reminder letter and the deferred cases in which reports of Circle Heads will not be sent, relieving/ cancellation of order may be decided in one side action and it may be against the request by the individuals.

As such, all CS are requested to look into these cases personally and see that detailed report along with recommendations of Circle Heads so that these cases are given positive consideration by Director HR by today itself. 

Unions and Associations in BSNL writes CMD BSNL against dual stand and non-factual information by Director HR on issue of Transfers of GM HR CHTD and GM HR TN Circle in meeting of GSs and Representatives of Unions and Associations with CMD BSNL. Copy<<<>>

All the General Secretaries  have submitted the strong letter to the CMD, BSNL for taking immediate action for settlement of the problem related to Sanchar Adhaar App. Copy<<<>>

Introduction of NPS for BSNL Recruited Executives and Non-Executives: As per the notice issued by Estt Section BSNL, a special meeting was held on 9^th Floor Conference Hall, BSNL Corporate Office on 09/12/2025 at 1100 Hrs. NOTICE <<<>>   REVISED NOTICE <<<>>

This meeting was chaired by Shri S. P. Singh PGM Estt/ Admin BSNLCO, Shri. Rajeev Singh PGM CA BSNLCO, Shri. Nelli Ram Krishna, PGM Legal BSNL CO, Shri Ram Kishan, DGM Estt and Shri. Sanjeev Kumar AGM Estt.

From SNEA a delegation of SNEA CHQ comprising Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS, Shri. Arvind Pal Dahiya, JSC CHQ, Mrs. Anu Agrawal, CS BSNL CO, Shri. Vinay Tyagi, CS CNTX-N and Shri. K.K. Yadav, CS ALTTC participated in this meeting.

Shri. Dhruv Seth, AGM Sales & Mktg. LICPFL and Shri. Tavneet Singh, Sr Manager, M/s Protean gave presentation on shifting from SPS to NPS, provided an overview of the NPS structure and clarified the questions raised by association representatives enabling smooth transfer from existing SPS to NPS involving minimal financial expenditure from employee and employer side. Both of them explained that NPS involves multiple intermediaries, including the Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA), Points of Presence (PoPs) for enrolment, and Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) for investment. LIC, as one of the PFMs, indicated that migration from SPS to NPS would not be problematic if BSNL opts for LIC as the PFM. Copy<<<>>

Important Points of the presentation:

1.    The initial one-time transfer from SPS to NPS would be tax-free.

2.  Employees will have the option to continue in SPS if they choose not to migrate to NPS, giving them flexibility.

3.     For employees with existing PRANs, their accounts will be migrated under the Corporate head.

4.  The Fund Manager will initially be fixed for one year, after which employees can choose to manage their accounts individually.

5.  Various charges such as fund management fees, CRA charges, trust charges, and account management fees, will be negotiated and finalized during the scheme finalization to ensure that in the interests both BSNL and the employees are taken care of.

6. Explained the differences between LICPFL and other Private/Govt pension funds.

7. The long-term returns under NPS are around 13%, whereas returns under other funds SPS are presently about 5 to 8%.

8.     Representatives also replied FAQs consolidated by Estt Section. Copy<<<>>

After presentation by LICPFL, PGM Estt/Admin asked opinion of all on this proposal.

SNEA informed that we have already conveyed in last meeting that as it is optional and useful for BSNL Recruits, it should be implemented at the earliest, We also added that LIC being PSU is best option instead of any other private institutions. The leaders from all Unions and Associations present in the meeting given green signal to go ahead with introduction of NPS as early as possible.

PGM Estt informed that a proposal will be prepared for getting in-principal approval from Management Committee /BSNL Board for switching from SPS to NPS with LICPFL.

SNEA requested for early change over and possibility from start of new Year 2026. But it was reported that the interest on SPS will be charged by end of March 2026 on yearly basis and if shifted before that individuals may lose the yearly interest. It was also reported that it needs some time to complete administrative process of getting approval of Management Committee/ Board and hence it was agreed by all to complete all formalities before March 2026, call options in March 2026, so that shifting from SPS to NPS will be effective from new Financial Year 2026-27.

SNEA also requested management to arrange one online meeting for all executives to clear their doubts before actual shifting and after calling for options from executives for changes over from SPS to NPS and the same has been agreed by PGM Estt.

The meeting concluded with thanks and unanimous understanding that Introduction of NPS is good option and BSNL should go ahead signal for changeover to NPS with LICPFL under Corporate Plan by giving options to individuals.