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02-05-2025


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. 

02-05-2025


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<<<>>

02-05-2025


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.

30-04-2025


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<<<>>

30-04-2025


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<<<>>

30-04-2025


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. 

30-04-2025


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.

28-04-2025


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. 

25-04-2025


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. 

25-04-2025


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. 

25-04-2025


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<<<>>

23-04-2025


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<<<>>

23-04-2025


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<<<>>

23-04-2025


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<<<>>

23-04-2025


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<<<>>

21-04-2025


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<<<>>>

20-04-2025


19-04-2025


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. 

18-04-2025


17-04-2025


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.