SNEA CHQ submitted the detailed suggestions
and comments for changes required in Draft Transfer Policy and requested to
incorporate all suggestions by framing separate and exclusive Transfer Policy
for Executives. Copy<<<>>
Submission of SNEA
before Committee for resolution of issues in AGM Reversal in 147 Case: As per call
given by Jt GM Pers DPC BSNL CO, SNEA, the recognized Representative Majority Association
was called for discussions and submission on 147 AGM Reversal Case on
04/02/2025.
From Management side this meeting was attended by Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM Pers BSNL CO, Shri J. P. Choudhary, GM Legal BSNL CO, Shri.
O.N. Tiwari, Jt GM Pers DPC, Shri. G. P. Vishnoi, DGM Pers-II, Shri. Shailendra
Yadav, AGM DPC, Shri Ranjeet Kumar AGM DPC SM BSNL CO.
From SNEA side Shri.
Sushil Tripathi, CS SNEA UPE and Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA
participated in the meeting and submitted views of SNEA on this critical issue.
At the outset, PGM Pers
explained purpose of meeting, deliberated on the constitution of the committee,
and asked for points justifying our demand for resolution of this issue on
specific grounds.
We conveyed thanks to PGM
SR BSNL CO for initiatives of BSNL Management for constituting the Committee for
resolution of this long pending issue created due to misinterpretation of
guidelines on the subject.
We submitted that as
directed by BSNL the affected executives have appeared qualifying cum competitive
examination and have successfully completed it and were promoted as SDE.
Then the issue of
seniority upgradation was initiated by BSNL Management and not by the
Executives and seniority was upgraded by Management. Accordingly, these
executives were promoted as SDE, then AGM and DGM as per BSNL orders and these
executives have followed these orders.
But later the dispute
created by management by upgradation of seniority before year 1990, was taken
to court by some affected executives and issues were decided by different
courts as per the submission of applicants and BSNL.
The different courts have
given different directions on this subject as per submission in the court and
finally BSNL management has reverted these executives from DGM to SDE for no
mistake on part of these executives. Now about all are reverted executives are again
promoted as AGMs and only issue remains is reviewing their seniority in AGM
Cadre.
On the concern raised by
these executive on reversion as SDE,
these executives have taken up matter to the court and finally
Honorable court has given directions to follow the procedure and same has been
followed by the management.
It is good that Management
has now constituted committee for deciding this issue, definitely main
intention is to settle the grievances, and we are hopeful for the same
We submitted detailed
representation on this subject and elaborated that this issue needs to be
decided with positive approach and in tune with steps taken by BSNL for conducting
LICE to promoting them as DGM. We have mainly submitted following in support of
restoration of AGM seniority of Executives in 147 case.
· It clear that we do not agree for the
fixation of seniority to the years before their recruitment/eligibility but the
seniority should be fixed for which the LICE was conducted and these executives
are and were eligible.
· BSNL has already taken action for
restoration of seniority of some of similarly placed executives and it is
required from BSNL that proactive steps should be taken by similar action for
restoration similarly placed executives.
· BSNL should either go ahead with its
actions wherein no dispute is raised at this stage as after VRS there is much
change is scenario and the executives whose seniority was affected due to the
revision of seniority in this case has now lost the impact and hence matter
needs to be resolved.
· CMD BSNL has appealed for reducing
number of court cases by discussing with applicants and this is case which fits
in the criteria proposed by CMD BSNL.
· Many of the executives who were
affected by the upgraded seniority and were aggrieved by it have either opted
for VRS or retired on superannuation.
· Management has already promoted the
partial executives and in natural justice, all affected should be promoted and
partial action on part makes it clear that there is base in the say of these
executives.
Committee members asked
views of SNEA if after restoration of seniority these Executives will be posted
at the Top of the AGMs who are waiting for their DGM Promotions and also
Honourable Supreme Court has not given any directions to restore seniority and
has only directed to follow the procedure in the reversal case.
We responded that the seniority should be fixed as per the Rules and
eligibility so that no further dispute is created. Many of the executives who were affected by
the upgraded seniority and were aggrieved by it have either opted for VRS or
retired on superannuation and management should take care of seniority issue if
any such issues is left.
On say of directions of Supreme Court, we have submitted that BSNL has
issued promotion order for some of the similarly affected executives even when
there is no directions from Supreme Court, then there should not be any issue
in promoting or refaxing seniority of these executives also.
In conclusion, PGM Pers/SR/RSTG BSNL informed that committee has noted
the submission by SNEA and assured to take decision on basis of valuable
feedback of SNEA. She further requested to submit views in writing also and accordingly,
SNEA has submitted views on this subject in writing also. Copy<<<>>
Final
call on Restoration of OA Level Bodies of Recognised Associations: DGM SR BSNL CO issued orders
for implementation of order for restoration of OA level Bodies including Circle
Office Bodies and making entries in ERP/ESS about the elected Bodies of the
recognised Associations at all levels. Copy<<<>>
This is
final call on restoration of OA level Bodies and its pending entries in ERP/ESS
and all have to respond it positively.
This OA
level bodies including Circle Office Bodies will strengthen functioning of Associations
as the all District/OA level bodies will be restored now and its entry will be
made in ESS/ERP.
This is
one more good gesture by BSNL Management headed by Shri A Robert J Ravi, CMD
BSNL
SNEA
conveys sincere thanks to Dr Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL
Board, Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM Pers BSNL CO and her team of SR and ERP
section for resolution of this issue pending for last two years and giving
relief to OA Level including Circle Office Bearers with due recognition of Association
bodies at all levels.
Highlights
of this Order: The following is implemented in
the ERP system to facilitate immunity at OA level/BA level.
·
Formation
of OA level body as PSA level (Personal Sub Area), in which OB will be from the
same PSA.
·
At the Circle
Office also there will be PSA level body in which 0Bs will be from the Circle Office
only.
·
Existing
BA level body will continue with a change that OB's will be from co-located
PSA's (Posted in the BA office)
·
BA level
and OA level bodies will be treated at the same level for the purpose of
immunity.
·
All other
level bodies like circle body and CHQ body shall continue as before.
·
To
facilitate the pending/incomplete entries of OBs in the PSA level bodies for
the purpose of immunity in ERP System, the current restrictions of entry of new
Body in ERP within one month at BA level and one year at circle level has been relaxed
up to 30/04/2025.
All DS and
CS are specifically requested to check whether entry of their body is made
ERP/EES by BA/Circle Offices and if not made, the same should be taken up with
respective offices. After this
date 30/04/2025, the pending entries of Bodies in ERP/ESS will not be possible.
If entries
of OBs of the Bodies are not made in ERP/ESS, then the facility of immunity
will not be granted and hence all OBs at all levels have to take care and see
that entry of their respective level bodies are made in ERP in given time i.e.
old pending entries as of today should be made latest by 30/04/2025.
It may be
further seen that whenever election of New Body takes place at OA/BA level,
entry is to be made within one month from date of election and if entries not
completed within months period , then powers of entries will be with Circle administration for period of one
year.
AGM Estt
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding extension of online window for
exercising option in ERP-ESS portal for two days from 14/02/2025 to 15/02/2025
of GTI for BSNL Executives and Non-Executives for annual renewal of the scheme
w.e.f. 01/03/2025. Copy<<<>>
Till now 13300
Executive out of about 28500 total Executives and 5652 out of total about 28000
Non-Executives have opted for GTI and total is less than 19000 and last year the
same was more than 20000 and hence this special two days extension is issues so
that more and more executives and Non-Executives opt for it.
Very
unfortunate in spite of several request reminders are also our friends are
ignorant and not serious about their family security.
It is
disheartening that in in total 37 Death cases of Executives and 226 Death Cases
of Non Executives reported during from 01/03/2024 to 31/01/2025, only 27 cases
of Executives and only 52 cases of Non Executives were covered under GTI and the respective family members got certain financial from
this GTI Policy. But due to non-opting to GTI, the family members of Ten Executives and 174
Non-Executives passed away during last year could not get any such Financial
support as suffered and suffering further.
One
individual earning member of family is the security for the family for life time but
in his/her permanent absence due to any unforeseen reason, the family members
are suffering a lot.
Present Premium is Rs 9500 only it comes Rs 30 per day for executives with age less than 50 and Rs 130 per day for age above 50 and this is small amount as compared to support we get in an unfortunate circumstances.
SNEA appeals all the executives in general and members in particular to opt for GTI and ensure financial security to your family in case of any unfortunate and unforeseen situation in life.
Update on Restoration of Second Saturday as Closed
Holiday: AGM Estt BSNLCO issued
clarification about observing closed holiday in field units on Second Saturday
of every month. Copy<<<
>> Copy<<<>>
Copy<<<>>
The
guidelines on observing second Saturday as closed holiday in field units were
issued in 22/09/2011 and since then same were followed without any complaints.
But while
implementing the Online attendance system, the disputes were created and some
offices/officers were allowed to avail the second Saturday and it was withdrawn
in case of certain executives/staff working in field units.
Disparity
was created among the executives in same section as certain Executives and
Non-Executives working in Planning, Admn etc., sections were allowed to avail
second Saturday and other Executives as we well as Non-Executives were
compelled to work with same duty hours.
Some of
Circle Heads like then CGM Kolkata TD has twisted issue to the extent that the
closed holiday on second Saturday was withdrawn by issuing official order and
nobody from Kolkata TD was allowed the Second Saturday as closed Holiday.
Though CGM
for Kolkata and WB Circle was same for good time, the total work force in Kolkata
Telephones have to attend the office on second Saturday and the Executives and
Non-Executives in same building /complex from WB Circle under the same CGM,
were allowed and closed holiday on Second Saturday.
Similarly
unofficially the second Saturday was not allowed/withdrawn to all OA Offices
including OA Heads and they were compelled to work on Second Saturday.
It is
important that the Executives/Non Executives in the OA offices were also not
allowed second Saturday.
During
implementation of online attendance, in forceful action, the second Saturday
which was available for some of Executives/Non Executives was withdrawn in back
door attempt.
This issue
was taken up by SNEA, discussed in different meetings with them PGM Estt,
Director HR BSNL Board and in last formal agenda meeting and it was assured for
resolution of issue.
In agenda
meeting, we have demanded for allowing Second Saturday as closed holiday for
all Offices in field units by making duty hours equal for all the field units
and it was assured for the same.
Now, this
order is issued for restoration of the Second Saturday as was available as per
letter dated 22/09/2011 restoring Second Saturday for all Executives in Kolkata
Telephones, Certain Executives in BA offices, OA Heads as was available in SSA
structure as erstwhile SSAs are redesignated as OAs.
Further,
there is demand for allowing Second Saturday as closed Holiday for all as till
the disparity continues as duty hours for executives availing second Saturday
as closed holiday and executives not having second Saturday as closed Holiday
are same i. e. 1000 Hrs to 1730 Hrs and there is demand for either allowing for
second Saturday equally for all or allowing one Compensatory Off in lieu of
Second Saturday or for reducing duty hours accordingly.
Since
2011, there are many changes adopted in the working pattern of BSNL and there
is need of making certain changes in the Order dated 22/09/2011 and in our
persuasion with different officers and the same has been agreed but any changes
in policy will be decided and approved by the Management Committee which needs
deep review and will take some time more.
Hence as
immediate response, the relief is granted to the Executives and Non-Executives
who were denied Second Saturday without any orders from BSNL CO due to wrong interpretation
of the orders for Second Saturday as well as orders for restructuring of SSA
/BA working pattern by certain BA/Circle Heads.
SNEA has pursued this demand of Second Saturday
for last two years at different level and there was total reluctance on part of
Management at earlier stage but now we are partially successful in restoration
of Second Saturday as closed holiday for affected executives /Non Executives and
we will continue our keen pursuation for allowing Second Saturday as closed
holiday equally for all executives in field units or allowing one Compensatory
Off per month in lieu of Second Saturday. Let us hope for the best.
This partial
success by restoration of Second Saturday as closed Holiday is possible due to
positive approach by present BSNL management towards HR issues of Executives
and even partial resolution of such issues will give confidence to Executives
that nowadays Management is considerate on their issues.
SNEA conveys
sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri A. Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL, Dr
Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL Board, Shri. S. P. Singh, PGM
Estt BSNL CO and his team of Establishment section for resolution of this issue
partially and giving relief to the affected Executives as well Non-executives
and we are confident in similar manner the remaining executives also will be
allowed closed Holiday on Second Saturday.
DGM Admin
& PR BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding the assignment of
quarterly Target for empanelment of new hospitals to Circles for increasing
number of hospitals under BSNL MRS. Copy<<<>>
As per
letter, the circles are requested to take necessary actions for the empanelment
of hospitals @ at least one hospital per OA on Cash/Credit facility basis so
that employees may avail healthcare services in their OA of posting and
Director HR BSNL Board is personally monitoring the progress.
Though
such guidelines and instructions are issued by BSNL CO time to time and
followed with proactive actions by some of Circles, but the same are not
adhered by some of Circles and even no single hospitals are empaneled.
All CS are
requested to look into this issue and take up issues with Circle Heads for the
empanelment of hospitals @ at least one hospital per OA on Cash/Credit facility
basis and get more and more hospitals empaneled by BSNL for better medical
options for BSNL workforce.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO issued retention in Inter Circle Transfer of SDEs(T) on immunity
grounds as per REA Rules 2014. Copy<<<>>
SNEA
conveys sincere thanks to Dr Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL
Board, Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM Pers BSNL CO and her team of Pers section
for kind consideration of request for grant of immunity as Office Bearers of
the Recognised Association.
DGM EW
BSNL CO writes issued Post based reservation roster registers of Selection cum
Seniority and LICE in the grade of AGM/EE Elect and DMs/SDEs Elect for the
period of 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024. Copy<<<>>
Copy<<<>>
AGM Pers
BSNL CO issued orders for lifting ban on
deputation of BSNL executives for post outside BSNL i.e. in State/Central Government Departments and
other State/CPSUs. Copy<<<>>
There was
ban on any deputation outside BSNL and only 130 executives were permitted for
deputation to DoT units.
This issue
was taken by SNEA and we have successfully convinced to Management but was not
agreed by them CMD BSNL stating there is shortage of executives.
It was
unfortunate that Management was ready to VRS for thousands of executives but
not ready to allow deputation wherein the financial burden of BSNL will be
reduced.
We have
taken up this issue with new CMD BSNL after continuous persuasion now the
proposal has been approved by BSNL Management committee and this formal order
is issued.
It is good
that deputation is now allowed without any capping and all willing executives
can explorer the opportunities for career progression through Deputation to
different Govt Departments and PSUs and get better opportunities to extent of
scope of their talent.
There are
certain issues like only two applications will be forwarded in year and capping
on account wing executives etc., and we will pursue for relaxing these conditions
in genuine cases or as policy decision.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri A. Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL, Dr Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL Board, All other Director of BSNL Board, Mrs. Anita Johari, PGM Estt BSNL CO and her team for allowing the deputation to outside BSNL and given opportunity to explore their talent.
Thus present Management has started taking some Executive oriented decision and we all will have to respond it positively by contributing more and more towards growth and development of BSNL.
In similar approach other issues like revision of TA/DA, Extension of Laptop Policy to filed units, Transport allowance, Promotions for filling all vacant posts are in pipeline and we are hopeful for such positive decision on all such issues in coming days.
GM Tech
ALTTC Ghaziabad writes to all Circle Heads conveying schedule and seat
allotment of JTO Phase-1 Induction Training under LICE for promotion to the
grade of JTO Telecom & JTO Telecom Factory and this ten weeks training will
commence w.e.f. 10/03/2025. Copy<<<>>
Update on E5 to E7 Court Case at CAT Delhi: The hearing in the court case filed by SNEA CHQ on approval
of E-7 Pay scales for BSNL Executives was scheduled on 05/02/2025. But hearing
could not take place as BSNL Advocate was not present even on second call. The
next date of hearing is 06/05/2025.
AGM Estt
BSNL CO endorsed DoPT Orders for increase in IDA by 4.3 % w.e.f.
01/01/2025. Copy<<<>>

SNEA Pays Homage to Hero of BSNL Executives, Late Shri. W. Seshagiri Rao, the Visionary Leader: In a special meeting arranged in the office of SNEA CHQ at 230, Eastern Court, Janpath New Delhi, the leaders of SNEA from BSNL Corporate Office, SNEA CNTx New Delhi paid respectful Homage to the Visionary leaders and Hero of BSNL Executives Late Shri W. Seshagiri Rao ,on this 9th Death Anniversary. PHOTOS <<<>>
AGM Estt BSNL CO issued letter calling for Online Options
through ESS/ERP for renewal/new entries for the existing GTI Policy for Executives
and Non-Executives by BSNL with LIC. Copy<<<>>
As per letter, the ESS window for submission of options
for renewal/new entries of this GTI Policy is open from 07/02/2025 and will be
closed on 13/02/2025.
There is no autorenewal of Policy and one has to opt
for the same otherwise he/she will be excluded from the existing GTI Policy
after 01/03/2025.
The withdrawal of option will be available only to
new Entrants for two days on 14/02/2025 and 15/02/2025 and withdrawal of options
submitted for Renewal of GTI Policy is not possible.
It is cleverly mentioned that there will be no
change in the terms and conditions for existing members even though in the
meeting it was decided the same policy will be applicable to new entrants also.
It was proposed by LIC and conveyed by PGM Admn that GTI claim will not be
approved in case of suicidal death and same was opposed by us and it was
finally agreed to continue GTI Policy with same terms and conditions for existing
as well as new Members.
We will take up matter again and update members accordingly,
but new entrants are requested to keep in mind this clause that there will be
certain changes in GTI Policy for new Entrants which are not clear as on today
and hence one should submit fresh option as new entrant to GTI Policy by
keeping in mind this clause.
The GTI premium amount will be deducted from the
Salary of February 2025 in one instalment and the proposal for payment of premium
in Instalments is not agreed due to short of time.
It is fact that LIC is delaying proposals to the
extent that there is no scope for making changes in the GTI Policy and it is
compulsory to renew the policy and unfortunately it is directly or indirectly
supported by Admn section BSNL CO.
We have already taken up this issue and it has been
assured to take advance steps for renewal or new GTI Policy for BSNL
Executives.
As seen in some individual cases in the past, the
support of GTI in case of any unforeseen happening with Executives/Employees is
important and we appeal all the executives to analyse the GTI Policy,
understand its importance and accordingly opt for GTI Policy in given time. The
joining of more and more members will strengthen GTI policy and will further
support our demand for reduction of GTI Premium rates.
DGM Admn/PR BSNL CO issued minutes of the Meeting of
Committee members and Leaders of Association/Unions on renewal of Group Term
Insurance (GTI) for executives as well as Non-Executives. Copy<<<>>
Update
on Meeting of Renewal of GTI Policy for BSNL Executives/ Non-Executives: As
notified by Admn Section the Meeting
for negotiations cum discussions for renewal of existing BSNL Group Term
Insurance Policy was held at Fourth Floor, Committee Meeting Hall, Bharat
Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi on 06/02/2025.
The
meeting was Presided over by Shri Sanjeev Tyagi, PGM Admin
BSNL CO and from management side it was attended by Shri. Rajeev Singh,
PGM CA BSNL CO, Shri
Rajeev Sharma, DGM Admn/PR and Mrs. Rupmala, AGM Admn
BSNL CO. PGM Pers and PGM Estt who are other Members of the Committee, could
not attend this meeting.
This
meeting was attended by the representatives of recognized Associations
i.e. SNEA & AIGETOA and recognized Unions
i.e. BSNLEU & NFTE BSNL.
From SNEA,
this meeting was specially attended by Mrs. Anu Agrawal, CP SNEA
Delhi, Shri. Satya Sasidhar M, AGS
SNEA CHQ and Shri M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA.
The
meeting started with welcome by DGM Admn/PR BSNL CO, who further gave a brief
idea about the quotes received from LIC. He informed the house that already
internal discussions between management and LIC has been done and LIC has
agreed to continue the policy at the same rates of 2024 for both executives and
non-executives.
However he
added that LIC has informed condition that GTI claim will not be admissible in
case of suicide case and these rates are subject to joining 30000 members in
policy by opting for the renewal or join the GTI policy a fresh.
The leaders
of all Associations/Unions present in the meeting submitted their views. We
proposed that the GTI claim amount should be flexible from Rs 25 Lakhs to Rs.
One Crore and one should be able to opt for flexible amount of Rs 25 Lakh, Rs
50 Lakh, Rs 75 Lakhs and Rs One Crore. We also suggested certain changes in the
existing policy viz. uniform coverage for all employees, regardless of
their age, the minimum coverage should be ₹25 lakh, fully paid for by the company, employees can choose
to purchase additional coverage at their own cost, reduce the premium as
Individual Term Insurance Policy is available at lower rates etc.
But same was not given consideration by
Officers in Admn Section stating that any changes in policy will take time and
this GTI policy may discontinue and existing members may not get benefits out
of it.
We
informed that if this GTI policy is continued at same rates, it is welcome by
association but any restrictions as proposed by LIC are not acceptable. We
added that if LIC is making any changes in policy , the suggestions from
Associations/Unions should also incorporated and GTI policy should be made user
friendly and maximum benefits should be passed to Executives/ Employees opting
for it. We requested that either we
should continue the existing GTI policy at same rates and the same terms &
conditions or it should be negotiated further for better options.
Further,
we requested for deduction of GTI Premium in instalments but it was informed
that as GTI Claim starts from day One of premium payment, same needs to be paid
in full and hence instalments not possible.
We
proposed that BSNL should pay the Premium in advance and the same may be
deducted from his/her salary at later stage in instalments as decided. DGM Admn
assured to look into it and take up matter with LIC for two instalments.
PGM CA
advised us that for advance payment of instalments, the matter cannot be
decided by the committee and may be taken with Higher Management.
We also
expressed displeasure over the delay in settlement of GTI claims and non-settlement
of few cases by M/s LIC for months
together. As an immediate response, officers in Admn section have interaction
with officers in Estt Section and called for details of all such pending cases
and assured to settle all such pending claims at the earliest.
We also
requested to fix timeline to LIC to settlement of claims, but it was informed
that the GTI claims are settled without delay by LIC when claims are submitted
with all supporting documents and delays are on part of BSNL. But DGM Admn
assured to look into it and take up matter within BSNL as well as with LIC so
that claims are settled in given time frame.
In conclusion,
it was decided unanimously that the existing GTI policy may be renewed on the same rates and the same Term Conditions and
next year early action will be taken for incorporating suggestions given by
Associations/Unions. The meeting concluded with Vote of thanks by DGM Admn BSNL
CO.
Highly
successful, IXth Circle
conference of SNEA MP Circle: {Report by Shri R.K. Deepak, CS SNEA MP}: The Ninth
Circle conference of SNEA MP Circle was held on 15& 16/12/2024 at Hotel Celestial
Park, Narmada Puram Road Bhopal, MP Circle.
This Conference was attended by all the District Secretaries,
Circle Office Bearers, CWC Members, CEC
Members and observers from nook and corner of MP Circle.
The program commenced with the gracious presence of esteemed
dignitaries and speakers who enriched the event with their valuable insights.
The entire Proceedings of the Meeting were presided over by Shri.
Manish Khare, CP SNEA MP Circle. The Open Session of this Circle Conference
was attended and addressed by
1. Shri. Viswas Sarang ji, Minister for Sports & Youth, Co-operatives, MP Government.
2.
Shri. Radheshyam Parmar, CGM, MP Circle.
3.
Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ,
4.
Shri Asheesh Pathak, PGM S & M MP Circle.
5.
Shri Manish Samadhiya, President SNEA CHQ,
6.
Shri Sanjeev Singhal, PGM Trans Plg MP Circle,
7.
Shri Sumit Saxena, JS Central, SNEA CHQ,
8.
Shri Vinod Kumar, GM Admin & HR Bhopal
9.
Shri Pavitra Singh, AGS HQ SNEA CHQ.
Apart from these speakers, the following dignitaries were present
in the meeting and graced the occasion.
1.
Shri. Gajendra Singh, PGM, Bharat Net
2.
Shri. A. M. Gupta, CE Civil Bhopal.
3.
Shri. N. K. Lodha, PGM CM, CO Bhopal
4.
Shri. Arun Kumar, Sr. GM EB Bhopal
5.
Shri. Mahendra Singh Dhaker, GM BA Bhopal
6.
Shri. Manish Kumar, Sr. GM L& B Bhopal
7.
Shri. Jayant Rajdeen GM Vig Bhopal
8.
Shri. Jitendra Kori, CS SEWA MP Circle.
9.
Shri. Manish Soni, CS AIGETOA MP Circle.
All the dignitaries were given warm welcome by offering Shawl,
Bouquets and Mementos.
The Open session started with Lightening of lamps by the hands of dignitaries.
The theme was Open Session was “BSNL strategic come back:
Transformations in rural India” provided profound insights into the
challenges and opportunities ahead for the BSNL and all the speakers
enlightened the house about ongoing activities within BSNL and about overall
growth of BSNL.
Hon’ble Shri Vishwas Sarang ji, Minister for Sports & Youth,
Co-operatives, MP Government inspired house with words of encouragement and support for BSNL's
ongoing reforms and progress were truly inspiring.
The event concluded with the smooth and unanimous election of the
New SNEA Circle team wherein Shri G. H. Khan, Shri R. K. Deepak and Shri
Mukesh Soni are respectively elected
as Circle President, Circle Secretary and
Circle Treasurer. New
Circle Body <<>>>
The event was a resounding success, showcasing outstanding
teamwork, dedication and a shared vision for progress.
The proceedings of meetings were nicely anchored by Shri Pankaj Rai, CVP SNEA MP Circle.
Entire proceedings of the Circle Conference Started at 1000 Hrs of
15/12/2024 concluded at 2030 Hrs of 16/12/2024 with National anthem and slogans
of unity. Photos <<<>>>
DGM Admin & PR BSNL CO issued Notice for meeting
on Group Term Insurance (GTI) Policy for both Executives & Non-Executives for
discussions on the proposal of quotation received by LIC and finalization of
Voluntary GTI Policy for employees. Copy<<<>>
The renewal of GTI is due from 01/03/2025. The
proposed Meeting is scheduled by management on 06/02/2025 at 1500 Hrs.
All CS/DS and activists are requested to share
their suggestions feedback latest by evening of 05/02/2025 i.e. today with Shri.
Satya Sasidhar, AGS SNEA CHQ Mob: 09490179789.

Meeting with
Respected Shri. Rohit Sharma ji, Member Services, DoT: Delegation of SNEA comprising Shri.
M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ, Shri. Arvind Pal Dahiya, CS SNEA BSNL CO,
Shri. P. N. Patil, VP SNEA BSNL CO and Shri. Ram jee, OS SNEA BSNL CO had
meeting with Shri. Rohit Sharma ji, Respected Member Services DoT in his
office at Sanchar Bhavan, New Delhi. Shri. A. K. Jha, Sr DDG DoT was also
present on the occasion.
At the
outset, we conveyed New Year Greetings and wishes to Member Services and
presented BSNL Executive Diary 2025, BSNL Calendar 2025 printed by SNEA. In
reciprocation Member Services also conveyed greetings and new wishes to
delegation and all the members of SNEA. Member Services informed that SNEA has
more responsibility as recognised association and in this new year, all
together should put efforts to increase revenue of BSNL.
We
responded that we are putting all out efforts and giving our best in most
odd working conditions in absence of
full developed 4G CM Equipment. Member Services agreed to our concern but
firmly assured that all the issues related to 4G Indigenous equipments are
being looked at the highest level and will be resolved shortly. He also added
that all possible support is being extended by GoI /DoT to BSNL and the
activities in BSNL are being monitored minutely and it will definitely help
BSNL.
We
expressed thanks for support being extended by DoT and GoI to BSNL through
different revival packages and even after thousands of Crores of support by
DoT/GOI, no attention is given to issues related to executives and even due and
justified issues are neglected for years together causing mass unrest among
executives in BSNL.
We had elaborate
discussions on various issues like approval of Standard Pay Scale, Implementation
of 3rd PRC to BSNL executives, proposal of Second VRS, continuation
of ALTTC Ghaziabad and issues related to growth and development of BSNL. We
requested for support of Member Services for resolution of priority issues of
BSNL Executives and Member Services. We added that specifically young
executives are doubly affected due to reduction in pay scales and denial of
left out benefits of 2nd PRC and non-implementation of 3rd
PRC and requested for kind intervention for resolution of long pending HR
issues
Member
Services informed that it is need of the hour for BSNL is to focus on
increasing revenue and profits especially till March 2025 and everything will
be taken care by CMD BSNL with required support from DoT. He specifically
stressed for increase in FTTH connections by overcoming all issues being faced.
On
implementation of 3rd PRC, Member services informed that there is
issue of the Affordability clause as per DPE Guidelines and this can be
resolved with profit making BSNL. We elaborated issues how BSNL is making
losses due to policy decisions of GoI/DoT and stiff tariff competition in
Telecom services and issues faced by the Telecom Industry and requested for
giving special consideration to BSNL at par with other PSUs.
Members
Services informed
that matter is to be decided at higher level and mainly approval of Cabinet is
must for it and for that BSNL Associations and Unions have to learn from past,
leave the rigidness and come with acceptable proposal on fitment formula of PRC
and with readiness to accept negotiated fitment by BSNL Associations and
Unions, the issue can move further and assured for further support required in
moving such proposal in DoT.
On our
request for approval of DoT on proposal of upgraded Standard Pay scales, Member
Services informed that he is aware of this issue of BSNL executives but it
is looked by Admn/PSU section and was optimistic for resolution of the issue by
amicable solution with dialogue and pursuation but again reminded us for
improvement of financial position of BSNL.
On burning
issue of Proposal of second VRS sent by BSNL to DoT, Member Services
informed that proposal was received for second VRS for Executives and
Non-Executives of BSNL and MTNL and the proposal for VRS for executives and
Non-Executives in MTNL is under active consideration, but the proposal for
second VRS in BSNL has been kept on hold and same has been referred to BCG for
detailed report on it and decision for approval VRS for BSNL if any will be
taken as per the report. As such, there is no immediate proposal for second VRS
in BSNL either for executives or for Non-Executives.
Member
Services added
that the Telecom services in MTNL Delhi and Mumbai area are being taken over by
the BSNL and BSNL will be providing Telecom services Pan India.
We requested Member Services for kind intervention in the resolution of dispute created on functioning of ALTTC and submitted detailed proposal about how ALTTC can continue to function by utilising the ERP Building kept with BSNL and with permission by DoT to utilise unused Staff quarters nearby this ERP Building. We also elaborated how the ALTTC unit can continue with small and separate compound with separate entry gate at one side of this 80 care Campus.
Members Services gone through our proposal and assured to give positive response from BSNL if this proposal is received from BSNL Management and directed us to take up the issue with BSNL management and assured for required positive response from DoT.
In
conclusion of meeting, Member Services assured for all support from his side on
HR issues of the executives in BSNL and directed us to have special efforts by
all executives in BSNL in focused manner for increasing overall revenue of
BSNL. We conveyed thanks for patience hearing to our say and understanding our
side on important issues and assured to work on directions given by him to work
out on acceptable proposals among all Associations and Unions. PHOTOS <<<>>

Appeal by Major Associations to Celebrate
February Months as FTTH Month: The General Secretaries of the SNEA,
AIGETOA, SEWA and AIBSNLEA have been meeting CMD BSNL wherein a lot of
discussion has been taking place with respect to the developmental issues.
The issue
of 3rd PRC and the residual issues of 2nd PRC which have
financial implication are also being discussed. For 3rd PRC, it is a
well-known fact that waiver with respect to the affordability clause is
required which can only be waived off by cabinet.
Whenever
the issue of 3rd PRC for BSNL is discussed at higher echelons, a
general perception has been created that we have infused so much funds in BSNL
and still the desired results have not been given by the organisation in particular
and for that they hold management as well as employees of BSNL as responsible. Another
perception is that employees of BSNL only have their demands but they do not
work.
Though,
it’s a fact that employees of BSNL are not responsible for losses mounted by
BSNL and it’s the policies of consecutive governments which has crippled our
beloved organisation. Had BSNL been not stripped off the expansion tender or had BSNL been
given 4G Spectrum well in time, the things would have been different. Added to
that, BSNL is assigned the duty of fulfilling the telecom objectives of the
government which further cripples the organisation as BSNL has to offer
services in loss making areas also unlike the private operators.
This is
the actual reason behind the losses of the organisation and not the employees. Saying
that, still we need to appreciate the fact that finally the reprieve shall be
extended by the government and cabinet only and for that we need to change the
perception created across the various echelons that BSNL employees do not work.
In our
various interactions, CMD BSNL has been candid enough to appreciate the
associated problems as well as his vision and expectations. Associations also
share their problems and expectations with respect to HR issues. CMD BSNL has
been assuring us that his complete focus is on resolution of the long pending
HR issues including the residual issues of 2nd PRC and implementation of 3rd
PRC.
CMD BSNL has
always shared his view that with slight increase in revenue position, the case
for BSNL with respect to 3rd PRC and Pay scales will become stronger. He has sought
cooperation of employees in increasing the revenue. He said
he understands the difficulties also and assured to resolve the difficulties
faced by field units in operation and maintenance. He also
said that the number of FTTH Connections must be increased to ensure positive
growth for BSNL.
CMD BSNL assured
that with the feeling of togetherness, BSNL will definitely move forward and
requested all of us to work. He assured that he firmly stands with the
employees for their HR issues and at the same time expects that employees also
stand with him to take BSNL to the path of greater growth. He further
informed that he has already directed his team to look on to the pending HR
issues with a positive perspective and with a thought process on how to resolve
rather than to deny the things. He said that he will ensure that in the next
few months, most of the HR issues are resolved. He however has been very much concerned about the
non-increase of FTTH Connections and requested all of us to ensure that the
FTTH Connections must traverse the growth trajectory now.
Associations
have always emphasised that executives in general are equally concerned and are
willing to take all efforts to get the increase in connections and revenue. All
are ready to work full throttle but at the same time, we expect our issues of
Pay, Promotions and Pension to be resolved. We have been telling that employees
will definitely come true to the expectations and conveyed that at the same
time we also believe that management will also meet our expectations with
respect to Pay, Pension and Promotions.
After a
careful reading of the situation, and in view of appeal by CMD BSNL, a meeting
of General Secretaries of the major associations SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA and
AIBSNLEA was held on 30/01/2025 and we have discussed the situation and
need of hour. to increase revenue of BSNL was discussed. We have decided to
join hands with CMD BSNL to the fullest extent which will definitely pave the way
for our pending HR issues.
All have
appreciated the fact that change in perception with respect to the work force
of BSNL is an utmost necessity more than any other steps as even after doing
agitations or taking other steps, relief is to come from the higher echelons of
government only.
As such, all
the associations have decided to take the first step in removing this
perception and creating an image where employees want to work wholeheartedly
but things get affected by the policies.
Hence as a
noble and innovative initiative, associations have decided to appeal to all the
employees in general and members in particular to focus on the FTTH growth
which do not have any linkage to any technology developments or constraints. The only
issue remains to remove the operational problems and for that we have taken the
same with Management.
Accordingly,
SNEA, AIGETOA, AIBSNLEA and SEWA have decided to
celebrate the February 2025 as FTTH Month with an appeal to each employee to
bring a minimum of 4 new connections through his personal efforts. We are
very much sure that BSNL employees are capable enough to do wonders and all
they need is proper resources and environment to work. We are
appealing this because we want this actual fact to go to the general public,
media and the higher echelons of government instead of a negative image being
created of BSNL employees.
As such, ,
we appeal to all to work wholeheartedly in ensuring the increase in number of
FTTH Connections, operational problems if any may be reported to CHQ through
DS/CS so that they can be taken care of. With respect to our issues, we
firmly assure that associations are fully committed to make the resolution of
3rd PRC and Residual issues of 2nd PRC a reality and also shall be ensuring
that promotions are executed soon. This is one of attempts to reach towards our
Goal of pending HR issues and mainly issues of 3rd PRC and left out
issues of second PRC.
CMD BSNL has
expressed his desire to solve the HR issues including the financial issues of 3rd
PRC and Residual issues of 2nd PRC. His words are definitely
motivating and giving us renewed ray of hope for resolving the issues. It’s
a truth that after many years, for the first time we are hearing from the CMD
BSNL that HR issues are a priority.
We are
seeing many employee friendly initiatives in consultation with us like
Resolution of SDE 2007 reversal issue, Opening of Deputation window without a
cap, positive changes in transfer policy, doing away with Routine Long Stay
Transfers, enhancement of in TA/DA rates for AGM and below level officers, applicability
of second Saturday, increase in Medical Reimbursement Limit by de-freezing the
DA rate Freeze etc.
Yes, we do
agree that we have miles to go till our issues of Pay, Pension and Promotions
are achieved in totality but a positive gesture must be reciprocated and that
too when it is in the interest of BSNL.
Hence, we
request all employees to celebrate the February Month as FTTH month and aspire
to bring at least 4 new connections in the month. Problems faced in
ensuring this must be reported to CHQ through the concerned CS/DS. This will be
followed in the Month of March 2025 also.
After all,
we have waited so long for the resolution of issues and there is nothing wrong
in moving with a Positive and constructive thought process for another few
months when we are getting the words of assurance and togetherness directly
from the Chief executive of the company. Let us all come together and show
the power of employees in taking BSNL to greater heights by ensuring the
increase in FTTH connections with a target of 4 connections to each employee of
BSNL.
We also
assure that even after showing the positive approach by the employees, if financial
issues still remain unresolved, we can definitely use the same power in the other
ways also for initiating the organisational actions. But as far as the approach
of current management is concerned, we firmly believe that as Head of
Management, CMD BSNL will keep their words as we are witnessing that things are
moving on a positive side and one by one, issues are getting resolved.
Hence let
us all come together for the cause of each one of us. Let us all come together
for the cause of BSNL. Let us all come together for the cause of the Nation.
Let’s accept
this Challenge given to us by ourselves, let’s Celebrate February Month as FTTH
Month and show the power of BSNL employees to the whole nation by increasing
the numbers beyond expectation of everyone.
“February
Month FTTH Month @ Minimum Four Connections per Employee – One of the Way Forward
to the Resolution of the Financial & HR Issues”.