On 23/08/2024, team AIGETOA comprising All India President ShriVeerabhadhra Rao; Finance Secretary ShriBadriKumar Mehta; Asst. General Secretary Shri Vivek Kumar Singh; Circle Secretary Delhi Shri Rajeev Meena; Organising Secretary ShriHarjinder Singh; CHQ Advisor Shri Sanjay Tyagi; ACS Delhi Circle Shri Mukesh Kumar held a meeting with All India Railway Mens Federation GS Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra ji, who is the Secretary Staff Side, National Council (JCM). Several All India Office bearers of National Council(JCM) were also present in the meeting.
As, on dated 24th August, there is a meeting of Honorable Prime Minister of India with members of staff side of National Council(JCM), Standing Committee. (DoPT letter annexed below)
To grab the positive opportunity, team AIGETOA met with General Secretary, National Council JCM. We requested secretary staff side to help, intervene and put forward the genuine issues of all the employees of BSNL to the highest level, i.e. with Honorable Prime Minister during their meeting, so that the long pending issues can see a light of resolution.
The meeting began with a warm welcome to Shri Shiva Gopal Mishraji and the AIRF representatives by our team. Team AIGETOA presented flower bouquet to GS Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra Ji.
A brief introduction was provided regarding the current challenges and long-pending HR issues faced by BSNL employees.
Healthy discussions were held on long pending HR issues including issue of standard pay scales of E2-E3, 3rd PRC, pending promotions across all cadres, 30 Percent SAB, revision of TA/DA/Allowances etc.
Shri Veerabhadhra Rao; President AIGETOA, reaffirmed the commitment of all BSNL employees to the growth and development of the organization, including the expeditious rollout of 4G services. However, he emphasized that despite their dedication, employees have been deprived of their basic rights concerning Pay, Pension, and Promotions. We requested to Shri Mishra's support in resolving these issues.
Shri Mishra acknowledged the concerns raised by Team AIGETOA and expressed his support for the BSNL employees. He assured that he would try to bring these issues to the attention of the Secretaries of Dept. concerned during the upcoming meetings. Shri Mishra requested a detailed submission of the issues, which was promptly provided by Team AIGETOA in the form of memorandum (picture annexed below). He assured his intervention in resolving these long-pending HR issues at the highest level.
The meeting concluded with a positive note, with Shri Mishra assuring his full support. The assurance from Shri Mishra Ji, Secretary Staff Side, National Council(JCM) for his intervention is a positive step towards addressing our concerns.
Team AIGETOA will follow up with Shri Mishraji, post the meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister to track the progress on the discussed issues.

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