Meeting
with Shri Sudhakar Rao Papa, Director EB BSNL Board: Shri Rajesh Manchan, VP SNEA
CHQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ had a meeting on 24/04/2025 with
Shri. Sudhakar Rao Papa, Director EB BSNL Board in his chamber.
At the
outset we appreciated the efforts of Director EB in enhancing the Enterprise
business of BSNL with special efforts for strengthening the Transmission
network.
In
response Director EB responded that all possible efforts are being made from
BSNL management to meet the requirements by field units across India.
We have mainly
discussed the frequent backbone failures observed in different Circles and
other issues related to the need of immediate strengthening of the BSNL
OFC/Backbone Network by resolving issues thereof.
Director
EB informed that till now all the proposals received from BAs and OAs for any
requirement of strengthening OFC Routes with proposal for ring arrangements,
hiring fibres are approved and conveyed to the concerned field units.
We appreciated
the efforts by BSNL management but added that there is some improvement in some
Circles and stability is seen. But in spite of such sincere efforts the stability
in some Circles is not seen. In the recent past there have been regular
failures in BSNL network in prominent circles and there is a lot of anguish
among BSNL Customers due to these frequent failures of particular Backbone
routes.
We specifically
narrated that even after instant approval of CMD BSNL for hiring fibre from Private
Operators for Kolkata to Chennai, the main backbone route of BSNL, the same has not be materialised for last
three months and situation in North East Region has reached to critical
condition which has directly affected the business of BSNL.
Director
EB responded that as per request from Kolkata Circles, approval was conveyed
and tenders also floated for hiring fibres, but the same could not be materialised
and there are lack of special and result oriented efforts. Hence it is decided
that the tendering work will be assigned to CGM CNTx South and immediate action
will be taken for early hiring and stability of the network.
We
pointed out that the existing Chennai –Kolkata Route is disturbed only due to
frequent failures in AP Circle and delay in restoration of such failure. We
requested for some special efforts for avoiding failures, having alternate/ring
routes for this frequent fault zone area. Director EB agreed to our say and
conveyed that there are frequent failures between Kadappa and Kurnool and there are issues as
this route is affecting North East area and not to the local network of AP Circle.
He assured to direct CNTx-S and AP Circle team to take care of this particular portion
by ring route and immediate action to restore the faults.
We also
narrated about the frequent failures between Pune Mumbai, Ahmedabad-Mumbai, Nagpur-Mumbai,
Bhopal -Mumbai, Guwahati to Kolkata and shared that all the rings in these
network are disconnected at time causing the worst situation and requested for
some concrete steps from BSNL Management for meeting such critical challenges for
growth and development of BSNL.
We urged
the Director EB to have some specific focus on the issues faced by Assam, NE
Circles, WB, GJ and MH Circles. We also added that the affected services in
these Circles are affecting Telecom services in other Circles also.
Director
EB informed that all the requests from Assam Circle are already given
consideration and Assam Circle also has acted and hired Fibre as proposed by
them and there should not be any issue henceforth except stability of Kolkata-Chennai
Link. He agreed that there are issues between Nagpur-Mumbai, Pune-Mumbai and
due to this the routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Mumbai -Bhopal etc are affected.
He conveyed that the proposal for hiring of Fibre between P Nagpur-Mumbai and Pune-Mumbai
has been approved long back and required action is awaited from Maharashtra
Circle to hire the fibre by completing tendering process which is under active
consideration. He added that except these three routes viz. Kolkata- Chennai,
Pune-Mumbai and Nagpur-Mumbai, all other proposals for hiring by BAs/Circles
are approved and fibre also made available and if action is taken for these
routes, there will be expected stability on these routes also.
We added
that there is congestion in OFC routes of many BAs and Circles and there is a need
of a concrete plan for enhancement of bandwidth of all OAs and BAs.
Director
EB informed that whatever proposals are received from BAs or Circles all are
approved and no single proposal is pending with the Corporate office. He further and firmly assured that any
proposal from BAs or Circle for strengthening route enhancement of bandwidth or
new alter route or immediate hiring of bandwidth/fibre etc will be given
consideration at the earliest and only condition is that after this there
should be enhancement in the revenue for BSNL. If there is no chance of revenue increase,
then there is no wisdom in investing money of the BSNL.
He added
that wherever the demand is raised for BNG the sanction has been given up to
date and no case is pending at BSNLCO and wherever problems are creeping, BSNL Corporate
Office is equipped for its quick solution.
We also
narrated that there is lack of co-ordination with different units/offices and
the delay in restoration needs to be reduced with proper and timely
co-ordination of Transmission teams from Transmission and Territorial Circles up
to OA level. .He assured all possible efforts are being taken from BSNL CO to
monitor stability of the network and required co-ordination and he has sent a loud
and clear message in a recent online meeting of Circle Heads.
In conclusion
of meeting Director EB conveyed that BSNL management is ready to look into all
possible proposals for strengthening of Backbone/network and enhancement of
bandwidth to meet practical requirements and it’s now up to BA/Circle/Units
heads to have analysis of requirement of their network and send proposals with
full justification and proposed revenue thereof.
We
conveyed thanks to Director EB for sharing very important information on action
being taken by BSNL strengthening BSNL Transmission Network and enhancement of
bandwidth and assured to share pending issues pending on part of the field
units as per feedback from our CS/DS concerned.
AGM SR BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads
regarding Grant of Special CL by including delegates from 19/05/2025 to
21/05/2025 to office bearers/delegates of SNEA for attending 32nd All
India Conference at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Circle. Copy<<<>>
PGM CFA-Fin BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads
regarding submission of required documents for claim verification towards Claims
against BSNL telecom services to DoT offices and officers.Copy<<<>>
As per DOT, the verification process could not
be completed due to lack of supply of required documents by BSNL such as
beneficiary details, issued SOs and period-specific information, the period of
initiation and termination of facilities and commensurate bill etc and the last
date for its submission is 05/05/2025.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding reliving of BSNL officers on
deputation basis against SDE posts of TES Group B in various units of DoT. OrdeR-I
<<<>> order II<<<>>
DGM RSTG
BSNL CO writes to Circle Heads of Non-Territorial Circles viz. ALTTC/ BBNW/ QA&
INSP/ ITPC regarding IPMS for Q1 FY 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
AGM CIT
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Rate of depreciation of Laptop in
BSNL. Copy<<<>>
The rate
of depreciation of the Laptop shall be kept 25% per year (pro-rata basis), on
straight line method.
There is
confusion among some of the executives about the calculation of depreciation
cost i.e. where depreciation will be calculated on the amount reimbursed by
BSNL or actual cost of Laptop paid by the executive concerned.
In this
regards it is to inform that depreciation will be counted on cost reimbursed
and not at the cost at which Laptop is purchased from Market and executives
will be eligible after completion of four years of the purchased laptop.
AGM Estt
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads calling information about pending Rule-8 Request transfer
of JTO and JEs. Copy<<<>>
All
Recruiting / Territorial circles are requested to provide a copy of latest
waiting list of Rule -8 transfer cases indicating the ground on which transfer
is applied including PwBD category.
This information is required for assessment and review of all pending Rule 8 Request transfer of JTOs and JEs in Telecom wing. Hope this will pave way for consideration of Rule 8 Request of all JTOs/JEs who have applied in online ESS portal.
Meeting
with Respected Shri. J. P Nadda ji, Honourable Minister and the National
President BJP: The high level delegation consisting Shri. M. S. Adasul, General
Secretary SNEA, Shri. N.D. Ram, General Secretary SEWA, Mrs. Anu
Agarwal, Circle President SNEA BSNL CO and Shri. Balvant Singh, Asst
District Secretary SNEA Manali had the honour of meeting with Respected Shri.
J. P Nadda ji, Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare,
Chemicals & Fertilisers and National President of the Bharatiya Janata
Party at his Office at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi on 07/04/2025.
The
delegation expressed sincere gratitude to Respected Shri Nadda ji and the
Government of India led by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for
the unwavering support extended to BSNL through revival packages and by giving
time to time support by assigning different projects all over India.
Honourable
Shri. Nadda ji, acknowledged critical contribution by BSNL to the growth of Indian
Telecom Sector and mainly to the Digital India Mission. He
emphasized that projects like Manufacturing Indigenous Mobile Equipment and
the 4G Saturation Project are flagship initiatives of the
Government and praised the pivotal role played by BSNL in the execution of
these dream projects.
We
submitted that till now the Government of India has given huge revival packages
and it has largely supported BSNL. With such strong support, BSNL is providing
Telecom services in rural areas without looking into loss or profit as this is
the mission of the Government of India. BSNL has been at the forefront in
completing different projects of Government of India for Telecom services in
rural areas, where there is no chance of profit for BSNL. Even with such odd
conditions, with such active support of the Government, the BSNL is moving
towards profit making PSU and it has recorded quarterly net profit after 17
years of long gap. Honourable Minister Shri. J. P. Nadda ji appreciated efforts
by BSNL and expressed pleasure over the turnaround of BSNL.
The
delegation reiterated commitment of BSNL and its executives to the vision and
mission of Government and highlighted efforts being made by BSNL in providing Telecom
and data services across the country, including that to non-profitable rural
areas. We proudly shared that BSNL has recorded a quarterly
net profit after 17 years and conveyed thanks for the continued support
by the Government of India.
However,
the delegation also brought attention to the long-pending issue of Third Pay
Revision for BSNL Executives, which has not been implemented since 2017. We
explained that despite the revival of BSNL to a better extent, the employees
have not received proportional benefits, and all continue to work on pay scales
from 2007 and others on deputation to BSNL are getting benefits of Pay revision.
We submitted that the Department of Public Enterprises had already
recommended the waiver of the affordability clause in 2020, and the proposal
has since been awaiting action from the DoT.
We
submitted that workforce of organisation is important and Government of India
has been kind enough to support this genuine issue as DPE has given guidelines
to get approval of Cabinet for waiver of affordability clause in year 2020 and
since then the proposal is waiting further course of action by DoT, which is
not seen in last four-five years.
We also
narrated the disparity being followed in BSNL in granting benefits of Pay
revision and how this discrimination has caused loss to BSNL and its
executives.
The
delegation highlighted the recommendations for this revision from multiple
stakeholders, including the Third Pay Revision Committee with special
provision for PSUs contributing to Government Projects and missions, the
Parliamentary Committee for bringing parity among the workforce in BSNL, the
Department of Expenditure for waiver of affordability clause, and the BSNL
Management with recommendation of 15% Fitment formula.
Honourable
Shri Nadda ji gave a patient and sympathetic hearing to the delegation’s
concerns and assured them of his full support. He firmly assured to take up the
matter at the appropriate level and also with the Minister of Communications
for expediting early resolution of the Third Pay Revision issue.
In
conclusion, Respected Shri Nadda ji encouraged us to direct BSNL
Executives to put their continued efforts in delivering quality telecom and
data services nationwide and affirmed to follow up on the pay revision matter. We
conveyed sincere thanks and gratitude to the Honourable Minister and National
President Bharatiya Janata Party for giving us valuable time, guidance
thereof and for extending support for settlement of genuine issue of Third Pay Revision.
We
submitted a formal representation cum request to Respected Shri, Nadda ji for
kind intervention for grant of Third Pay Revision for BSNL Executives. Copy<<<>>
Respected
Shri Nadda ji was kind enough to give us time of 15 minutes to discuss the
issues and has personally gone through the submission and as an immediate
action on our request, the same is forwarded to the Respected Minister of
Communications, Government of India. Copy<<<>>
It is
understood that this representation and further follow-up will be undertaken to
seek Cabinet approval for waiver of the affordability clause and ensure
justice for BSNL executives and employees. Hope for the best.
Congratulations !!! :First Outcome of Special HR Month Activities: AGM CIT BSNL CO writes to all
Circle Heads regarding extension of Laptop Reimbursement policy to all the Executives
in the Field units. Copy<<<>>
With pursuation of SNEA, in June 2023, the laptop
reimbursement policy available only to GM and above level officers, was first
extended only to SDE and above Executive at BSNL CO as sample case. Copy<<<>>
It was always assured for its extension to
field units but was not extended giving reason for not updating data of
existing desktop PCs and laptops in the ESS/ERP and it is unfortunate that some
Circles have still not updated this data and the condition of updating this
data has been added in this order also.
The Policy approved for BSNL Corporate Office was
not covering JTOs/JAOs and SNEA has taken stand and pursued continuously that
JTOs/JAOs are the officers working at forefront and more Techno Savvy and they
should be given topmost priority for efficient office working and it was always
quoted that there is huge number of JTOs/JAOs and due to financial condition of
BSNL, the same cannot be extended to JTOS/JAOs. But SNEA has not agreed for
this partial extension of Laptop policy excluding JTOs/JAOs and we have
insisted for extension of Laptop policy to all executives including JTOS/JAOs.
We are happy to see that all
JTOs/JAOs who are backbone of the BSNL including those working at BSNL
Corporate office are now eligible for reimbursement of the amount against purchase
of Laptop.
Apart from exclusion of JTOs/JAOs, there were
many other stringent terms/conditions including the cost of reimbursement of laptops
and SNEA has taken up all such issues continuously pursued for its
consideration. Letter-I
<<<>> Letter -II <<<>>
On the basis of our persuation, one Committee
of Circle Heads with CGMT MH as Chairman of the Committee was constituted to
study the issues and finally the committee submitted its report last month.
Then the proposal was put up to MC Management Committee) and now the same approved
by the MC on 09/04/2024 but order delayed for fortnight due to administrative
procedures thereof.
Though major suggestions given by SNEA are given
consideration and included in the final policy, our suggestion for uniform cost
of Laptop @ Rs. 70000 for all executives regardless of his designation is not
accepted and the cost of reimbursement is kept as per the existing Policy only.
Many executives in the Corporate Office have
purchased laptops in the range of Rs 60000 to 70000 and hence we have demanded
for Rs 70000, but it was said that it is not full reimbursement, but it will be
partial reimbursement and it can be reviewed at later stage on improvement of financial
condition of BSNL.
But it is good that all executives including
JTOs/JAOs regardless of the wing/vertical
in which he/she is working are now eligible for this partial
reimbursement on purchase of Laptop from
Open Market as per his/her choice and office requirements.
Now one has to purchase a laptop and submit the
reimbursement through ERP/ESS with GST compliant Original Purchase Bill/Invoice
and get the cost reimbursed in next salary after submission of claim.
Though it’s not mentioned in this letter, but
as per existing procedure of BSNL, reimbursement is to be done within 60 days
of the Purchase of laptop and claims after 60 days are not accepted in ERP/ESS
and all executives should be prompt enough to submit their claims in given time
of 60 days.
It is important this amount is for a period of
four years and after four years the executive concerned can make the next claim
on purchase of laptop which means the executives are eligible for Reimbursement
of laptop amount after every four years and it will be a continuous process for
all serving Executives.
There are many executives in field units of
BSNL who have a very old and life expired desktop PCs and some even do not have
a desktop PCs and have to share it with other executives/ employees, and now
all these executives are eligible and will get a brand new laptop with fixed
amount reimbursement for four years.
Existing Desktop PCs does
not include the Desktop PCS which are used for Operations of Systems and these
laptops are being issued only routine individuals office works and not for operation
of any official system in the office.
With these new laptops, highly qualified and
experienced executives of BSNL will also be able to compete with executives
from Private sector as certain officers are always making comparisons for the
same.
It is mentioned in this letter that executives
who are already allotted desktop PCs will not be eligible for new Laptop reimbursement
but the same is available on surrender of existing Laptops/Desktop PCs. In such
cases executives have the choice to purchase a laptop and then surrender the
existing Desktop PCs/old laptop to the IT section of their BA/Circle and then
submit the claim and the same will be surely approved.
Even if somebody is issued a desktop PC recently
and the said executive is willing to purchase a laptop for an efficient and
comfortable office working under this policy, he/she can go ahead with it as
the same is being followed in the BSNL Corporate office. It has been also clearly
mentioned at the concluding paragraph of this policy and hence there should not
be any confusion as being created on what’sApp by some individuals/groups.
The same is case with applicability of laptop
policy for executives in non-Telecom wing i.e. Account, Civil,
Electrical/Arch/TF etc and it may be noted that this policy is applicable to
executives in the BSNL in all wings and units.
Further, the individual Executives are at full
liberty to purchase a laptop of any version, any technical combination/
specifications, any type/model and from any of the shop/company or online as
he/she desires.
Depreciation cost is 25% every year and after
four years, the laptop will be owned by the executive concerned and he will be
eligible for purchase a new laptop again on completion of four years.
In existing policy at BSNL CO, it was
mandatory for executives to retain the laptop on transfer/retirement and SNEA
has taken up this issue and now it is optional to either take home laptop at
depreciated cost or surrender it to BSNL. The depreciation cost will be 25% per
year, and definitely it is as per the amount reimbursed by BSNL.
Similarly in GM and above policy purchase of
Laptop or Notebook was allowed and the same was not allowed for Executives and
now Executives in the BSNL including JTOs/JAOs have option to purchase laptop
or notebook as per his/her choice.
The cost of software and AMC are part of this
reimbursement and antivirus/endpoint security software will be provided by
BSNL.
SNEA is pursuing certain schemes with
discounted cost especially for BSNL executives for purchase of laptops and we
are hopeful for some offers at least for a fixed period from chain
shops/companies as it will be bulk purchase of laptops all over India.
There are certain issues, which we have raised
and not given consideration in final policy and we will continue to pursue for
the same and we are hopeful that these issues can be resolved in coming days.
But it is very important that now all Executives in the BSNL are eligible for
purchase of laptop that to be as per his/her choice with fixed partial
reimbursement cost and he/she also has the choice to continue to work on BSNL
provided Desktop/Laptop without any expenditure from his /her pocket.
This is a good start of HR Month activities as
it is the first order issued in HR Month declared by CMD BSNL and something is
always better than nothing and here individuals have a choice to decide.
We are hopeful that this extension of the updated
laptop policy will reduce difficulties faced by the Executives in field units
and now they will not wait for mercy of the higher officers for allotment of Desktop
PCs and are given better choices for his/her office work/s. Naturally, it will also
help all executives to complete their personal works on this laptop also.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri.
A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL for considering our genuine requests and giving
opportunity to executives in the BSNL for more Techno Savvy and efficient
office working.
We also convey thanks and gratitude to Shri.
Vivek Banzal, Director CFA BSNL Board and his IT team of BSNL for accepting
our requests for desired changes in existing laptop policy and mainly making
JTOs/JAOs eligible for laptop reimbursement policy.
We specially convey thanks to Dr. Kalyan
Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL Board for his firm assurance for extension
of laptop policy in the last formal agenda meeting held with SNEA, the only recognised
Majority Association.
We convey thanks to Shri. Rajeev Sharma,
GM IT BSNL CO and his IT team at BSNL CO for giving consideration to our time
to time pursuation and accepting all possible requests from SNEA.
We also convey thanks to Mrs. Anita Johri,
PGM SR BSNL CO for supporting this genuine demand of BSNL Executives in all
formal agenda meetings.
This is start of HR Month and we are confident
that as assured by CMD BSNL and Director HR BSNL time to time the urgent issues
of AGM LICE Promotions, OTP Request from Tenure as well Non-Tenure stations,
genuine request for change of Circle, retention, cancellation on genuine
grounds will be given consideration by today.
We also have seen very positive response from
the BSNL Management on resolution of issues related to different pending
Promotions and we are hopeful for a certain outcome on all pending promotions
also.
Apart from this, other genuine issues like enhancement
of SAB contribution, enhancement of TA/DA rates, enhancement of Transportation Allowance, Constitution
of Benevolent Fund to
support Family members of deceased employees, Second Saturday Off for all field
units, Implementation of E7 Scale in
place of E6 for BSNL Executives, Approval of Sabbatical leave for
Executives, Enhancement in
Children Education allowance and certain other allowances available to BSNL
Executives, Restoration of Medical reimbursement as per DA/basic of April Month
of current Year , BSNL funded GTI Policy, Online IQ Booking and allotment thereof are pursued by
SNEA and we are getting positive response from Management on consideration of
these issues.
As the majority of the time
of HR Month April 2025 is over, there is feeling among some executives that
issues will not be given consideration, but as per our continuous persuasion
and discussions thereof, we are confident that these issues will be given
consideration shortly. We are hopeful for extension of HR Month for some days/weeks
in the month of May 2025.
Please be assured that we
will get these pending HR issues settled and there is no need for panic just
because of the passing HR Month period. We
have to move ahead with getting whatever possible solutions on pending HR and
financial issues from this BSNL management and we are hopeful for the same.
AGM Estt. BSNL CO issued Temporary transfer order
and extension in Temporary transfers issued earlier of JTOs on Medical and spouse
grounds. Copy<<<>> Extn <<<>>
SNEA conveys sincere thanks to Shri. S P
Singh, PGM Estt BSNL CO and his team for consideration of these genuine
requests by individuals, considering requests and issuing orders in minimum
possible time on its online receipt at BSNL CO
and making the overall rule 9
transfer procedure totally transparent to the extent that nobody has to
approach anyone for such routine and genuine requests.
DGM EF
BSNL CO writes to all IFAs of Circle regarding successful implementation of the
Tracker system of GPF. It is a Process of Tracking BSNL Employees GPF
Cases on Separation as well as on transfer & relieving from one Circle to
another and issuing certificate thereof latest by 20/04/2025. Copy<<<>>
AGM SR
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Grant of Special CL from
19/05/2025 to 21/05/2025 to office bearers of SNEA for attending 32nd
All India Conference at Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Circle Copy<<<>>
AGM SR
BSNL conveyed approval SNEA CWC decision for extension of SNEA CHQ Body till
date of the All India Conference scheduled in April/May 2025 or three months
from 14/04/2025, whichever is earlier. Copy<<<>>
DGM Trg BSNL
CO writes to all Circle Heads for mandatory Eight hours Training courses under
Mission Karmayogi on iGoT portal in Q-1 of FY 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding IPMS Targets for the period Q1 (Apr -Jun 25) 2025-26 and Achievements of Q4 (Jan –Mar 25) of financial year 2025-26. Copy<<<>>

Great and Grand Circle Conference of
SNEA CTD at Kolkata: {Report by Shri. Harekrisha Fouzdar, CS SNEA CTD}: The fourth Circle Conference
of SNEA CTD/Kolkata Circle was successfully conducted on 07 & 08/02/205 at Conference Hall, CTO Building, Kolkata.
In the two days conference, SNEA CTC organized the open session on
the first day and the delegate session and election of Circle Office Bearers/Body
on the next day.
This Conference was also attended by all District Secretaries,
CEC/CWC Members, Delegates and activists from CTD Circle.
The proceedings of the Conference started with the flag hoisting
ceremony at 1515 Hrs, followed by the open session from 1530 hrs.
Open Session: This
Open session was presided over by Shri. Uttam Kumar Pal, CP SNEA CTC and
was attended and addressed by the following dignitaries and guests.
1. Shri. Dipesh Chandra Tikadar, CGM CTD Circle.
2. Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ,
3.
Shri. Koushik Mukherjee, PGM HR & Admin CTD,
4.
Shri. Bishnu Ranjan Panigrahi, PGM CFA CTD,
5.
Shri. Shamarendra Kujur, GM
Finance CTD,
6.
Shri. Soumik Ghosh, CS SNEA CTD Circle,
7.
Shri. Amit Sarkar, then CS SNEA CTD Circle.
8.
Shri. Suresh Kumar GS SNATTA CHQ,
9.
Shri. Dilip Saha, AGS SNPWA CHQ,
10.
Shri. Sankar Sanyal, Jt. Sec East SNPWA CHQ,
11.
Shri. Srikanta Awon, CS SNPWA WBT Circle,
12.
Shri. Somnath Ghosh, CS SNEA WBT Circle,
13.
Shri. Amar Mandal, CS SEWA CTD Circle
14.
Shri. Bishal Gourav, ACS AIGETOA CTD Circle.
15.
Shri. Krishnendu Naskar, CS NFTE CTD Circle,
All the guests and dignitaries were felicitated and given warm
welcome by CTD Circle.
This Open Session was also specially attended by the many activists
common members and the conference hall was fully packed with beloved members came
from the nook and corners of CTD and
West Bengal circle as well.
The proceedings of the Open
Session started with lighting of the
lamp by hands of all the dignitaries and guests and welcome song in Bengali by
SNEA activists Shri Prabir Nayek SDE Mktg South and Smt. Debasree
Ganguly SDE Staff/West Kolkata.
The Open Session started in the joyful mood by delivering the
keynote address by Shri. Soumik Ghosh, Circle Secretary providing an overview of the association’s
progress during his tenure.
The conference featured in-depth discussions on several important
topics that are directly impacting all the executive fraternity like pay
revision, standard Pay scales, Promotion Policies etc.
All the dignitaries, leaders on dais shared views on different ongoing
developments and current issues related to BSNL and its executives.
Shri Dipesh Chandra Tikadar, CGM
CTD, Shared the remarkable achievements of CTD so far and shared valuable
insights on the operational challenges faced by the organization and expressed
a commitment to improving working conditions for the employees.
Shri. M. S. Adasul, General Secretary, SNEA, delivered his valuable speech providing an
overview of the association’s progress and future plans. He emphasized the importance of unity and
collective bargaining in securing employee rights. He also explained the
necessity for the implementation of standardized pay scales across the
organization and also mentioned the concerns regarding the slow progress in
promotion avenues and the need for a more structured and timely promotion system.
He also added the legal challenges and the status of ongoing court cases related
to executives’ promotions. He also mentioned and gave the updates of the SDE to
AGM promotions, AO to CAO promotions, JTO to SDE promotions, DGM promotions,
promotions in Civil and Electrical wings, SDE reversal case etc. One of the
most noteworthy announcements during the conference was that expectedly all
major long-pending HR issues are set to be resolved in April 2025, as it was
designated the HR Month by the BSNL mgmt.
Shri Uttam Kumar Pal, President SNEA CTD in his
presidential address summarized the proceedings of the meeting and highlighted
important points conveyed by the prominent speakers. In conclusion of his
address, he conveyed vote of thanks to all dignitaries, guest and all
leaders and members for attending this conference and making it grand success.
Shri. Soumya Acharya and Smt. Debasree
Ganguly both very nicely and beautifully anchored the Open Session and played a crucial role in keeping the momentum
and enthusiasm of event organized and enhanced gaging. Their coordination
ensured smooth transitions throughout the conference sessions.
All the guests were felicitated with Memento presented by hands of
leaders of SNEA CTD Circles
The active participation of prominent speakers and the focus on key
issues make this conference a pivotal event in the ongoing journey for improved
working conditions and employee welfare.
The entire proceedings of Open Session started at 1530 Hrs
concluded at 1900 Hrs with National anthem and dinner thereafter.
Delegate Session: The delegate session was held on second day for all other
proceedings of the Conference.
Shri. Soumik Ghosh, Circle Secretary SNEA CTD
presented the brief report on activities done by SNEA CTD during last tenure
and updated house about status of different Circle level HR issues pursued by
SNEA CTD. His report was appreciated and unanimously approved and adopted by
the house.
On behalf of Shri. Partha Baidya, CT SNEA CTD Circle, the Treasurer
Report was presented by Shri. Soumik Ghosh, CS SNEA CTD Circle and same also
was unanimously approved and adopted by the house.
Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA responded and
satisfactorily replied to all the queries raised by the delegates and updated
status of different HR issues.
Thereafter Shri. Soumya Acharya, was nominated as Election Officer and existing Circle Body was dissolved by
President. In an unanimous elections held thereafter
under chairmanship of Shri. Prosun Ghosh, Shri. Harekrishna
Fouzdar and Shri. Sankar Karan are respectively elected
as Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer for three years tenure 2025-28.
Newly Elected Circle Body. <<<>>>>
The Election officer gave oath of allegiance to newly Elected
President and President further gave oath of alliance to all other newly elected
Circle Office Bearers of SNEA CTD Circle.
The new body passed a
significant resolution during the conference, was to resolve all the
pending HR issues of circle level in
time bound manner and keeping in touch
with CHQ team for the resolution of the issues concerning with CHQ and as a whole building a vibrant SNEA in CTD.
This SNEA CTD Circle Conference, held in Kolkata, was a highly
productive and successful event that fostered unity among members and focused
on resolving long-pending issues within the organization. Photos<<<>>>

Progress on HR Month Activities: In continuation with our
discussions with CMD BSNL, in a positive step further on 17/04/2025, PGM Pers BSNL
CO called the General Secretaries of the three recognised associations and had
final discussions over LICE Postings, OTP Cases, Unimplemented Cases etc and
updated about the action being taken on Priority HR issues.
It is good to note that
our submission with respect to the proposed SOPs for Transfer and Postings have
been given due consideration and management finally decided to do away with the
proposed SOPs. This is the result of the United Voice of all the three
associations together. We are also thankful to management that finally our
request is given consideration.
With regard to OTP Cases,
management has finally agreed to the suggestions of the recognised associations
and the OTP Request Transfer orders will be issued in coming week.
On the Unimplemented
Cases, it was informed that all the pending transfer orders will be implemented
along with OTP Requests. We have narrated that there are genuine requests for
individuals, which needs kind and sympathetic consideration and all may not be
relieved without consideration to pending request for cancellation
/retention/modification on grounds of self-medical issues, caregiver,
educational ground, age barred, immunity requests submitted by individual
executives and recommended by Circle Heads. PGM Pers informed that he will
discuss further with his team and higher management and thereafter the decision
with respect to their final relieving shall be taken.
Discussion also took place
on the treatment of deficit and surplus circles on which it was decided that
the vacancy position shall be reviewed after executing the OTP Cases, pending
relieving and AGM LICE Posting etc. We
requested consideration of the OTP requests by all executives and mainly
request for consideration of requests by Executives who were transferred under
long stay and will be completing two years shortly.
PGM Pers informed that all
OTP requests who have completed two years by 31/03/2025 will be given
consideration. We requested for consideration of all requests at least till
June 2025, he informed that he cannot assure at this stage but assured to look
into this suggestion and check possibilities to consider such requests. PGM Pers also informed that request of all
Executives from Tenure stations are being given consideration.
After elaborating basic
issues as finalised and updating to General Secretaries of all three Recognised
Associations, PGM Pers informed that if it is acceptable to associations, the
further course of action will be taken by his office. He added that his Pers team
will be working on holidays also so that AGM LICE Posting Orders and OTP
request orders shall be issued early coming week.
On consideration of other
issues submitted by GSs of recognised Associations, PGM Pers informed that he
is looking into these issues one by one and
assured to discuss further on these issues once AGM LICE Posting, OTP Requests,
review of non-implemented orders is completed.
The three General
Secretaries of the recognised associations also had deliberations with Director
HR on Friday through online mode. It was assured that firm actions shall be
seen with respect to resolution of issues next week.
We convey thanks and
gratitude to Shri. A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL for keeping his assurance
for HR Month and moving ahead with certain actions towards resolution of HR
issues.
We specially convey thanks and appreciations to Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL along with his team members Shri Rajeev Kaushik, PGM Pers and Mrs Anita Johri PGM SR/RSTG for their sincere efforts and continued dialogue with associations and finding our ways forward for resolution of the important HR issues. Let us hope for continued dialogue and resolution of HR issues one by one.

Timelines
for e-APAR 2024-25: DGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying timelines processing i.e.
initiating, writing, reviewing of online e-APARs of Financial Year 2024-25 for Executives
as well as Non-executives. Copy<<<>>
Important
Timelines:
· Submission of self-appraisal by
Individuals: 15/05/2025.
· Reporting by Controlling
Officer: 30/06/2025.
· Reviewing by Reviewing Officer :
30/07/2025.
· Disclosure: Auto disclosure on review
of e-APAR.
· End of E-APAR Process:
30/11/2025.