Yesterday Team AIGETOA had three round of meetings with Honorable CMD BSNL. In the morning, all the three associations were called for a meeting with CMD BSNL on a short notice. CMD BSNL appreciated the efforts of the associations in carrying forward the aim of increasing FTTH connections and celebrating February as FTTH Month. CMD BSNL also sought inputs on problems associated with field units.
CMD BSNL assured us that as told earlier management shall be reciprocating the gesture with efforts to resolve the long pending HR issues. He further assured that in the same Management has decided to celebrate the April 2025 month as HR Month with focus on resolving the HR issues. He sought cooperation of executives in increasing the revenue and told that efforts of employees are visible and some good news will be there soon.
Today, it is learnt that BSNL for the first time after decade of losses has registered net profit in any quarter. It is high time that with a little extra effort we can gain further connections which will ultimately result in increase of revenue. This will go a long way in resolution of HR issues also.
Thereafter we again met CMD BSNL in the afternoon and evening and had detailed discussion on the following issues:
Promotions: It was informed that management has given go ahead for filling up the available vacancies in DGM cadre. For that matter, the seniority list in AGM cadre shall be issued in a day or two.
In the case of clearing List 11,12,13, discussion took place on way forward and CMD BSNL directed Pers team to work on the same. Creation of more promotional posts was also discussed and CMD BSNL directed PGM Restg to examine and complete the work as early as possible. Association is in constant touch with Restg Cell for ensuring the increase in promotional posts.
AO to CAO Promotions, It was informed that Pers Cell has sent back the file to SEA cell and they are working on the same and promotions shall be executed expeditiously.
SDE to AGM LICE: Order is likely to be pronounced soon and Management shall issue the promotions within 2-3 days of receiving the go ahead from the court..
JTO to SDE Promotions: All efforts shall be taken to get the stay vacated in next hearing by BSNL.
Laptop Reimbursement to Field Executives: We said that proposal is still pending despite go ahead. It was informed that the requisite inputs from the CIT cell is being processed and the policy shall be rolled out soon.
TA/DA Revision: CMD BSNL Directed the Hon’ble Director HR to complete the process as early as possible.
Medical Reimbursement to the field units on the current DA: Association emphasised that despite agreement, the proposal has still not been processed. CMD BSNL assured for the same.
DRF and increase in SAB limit: CMD BSNL told that all efforts shall be made to increase the contribution next FY on SAB. Mechanism for DRF to be discussed. Pending issues of E2-E3 and Pay Losses shall also be examined expeditiously.
At the end CMD BSNL requested all to work together and not to indulge into unnecessary legal tangles. He said management appreciates the fact that all executives should get their dues and he will ensure that without any prejudice, this is done. He once again requested all executives to work in unison for increase in revenue, the result of which will help employees also. He further told that with increase in revenue, he will be stronger in pursuing the case for 3rd PRC for BSNL Employees.
CMD BSNL requested all executives to remain active on social media and told the employees must show case BSNL services on social media and ensure that negativity against the company is not spread.