Highly
Successful AUAB Twitter/X Campaign: Following
a massive and successful countrywide Lunch Hour Demonstration, thousands of Executives
and Non-executives across all Telecom Circles BSNL participated in a powerful Nationwide
Twitter (X) Campaign as per the continued call by AUAB.
The BSNL
news regarding Stop Restructuring Pilot Project {Copy <<<>>} was
trending on X today including key Hashtags like
#Noto_BSNL_Restructuring, Copy<<<>>
#BSNL Copy<<<>>
#SaveBSNL
SaveNation, Copy<<<>>,
#Rollback_
Restructuring_ BSNL
#Stop_Uttarakhand
Restructuring etc.
The
workforce united on social media to amplify their voices to Government, DoT and
BSNL Management, demanding immediate intervention to Immediate Rollback of the
Restructuring Plan, Implementation of Third Pay Revision and upgraded Standard
Pay Scales for affected Executives.
SNEA congratulates
the entire team of BSNL twitter worriers for successful and effective twitter
campaign opposing Proposed Restructuring in BSNL. It will definitely give us
desired results and our demands will be surely settled in favour of BSNL
Executives and Employees. We convey sincere thanks and gratitude to all Twitter
worriers of BSNL for their devoted efforts and effectively raising united voice
against injustice.
Highly
Successful AUAB Twitter/X Campaign: Following
a massive and successful countrywide Lunch Hour Demonstration, thousands of Executives
and Non-executives across all Telecom Circles BSNL participated in a powerful Nationwide
Twitter (X) Campaign as per the continued call by AUAB.
The BSNL
news regarding Stop Restructuring Pilot Project {Copy <<<>>} was
trending on X today including key Hashtags like#Noto_BSNL_Restructuring,{Copy<<<>>} #BSNL{Copy<<<>>}#SaveBSNL SaveNation,{ Copy<<<>>}, #Rollback_Restructuring_BSNL,#Stop_Uttarakhand_Restructuring etc.
The
workforce united on social media to amplify their voices to Government, DoT and
BSNL Management, demanding immediate intervention to Immediate Rollback of the
Restructuring Plan, Implementation of Third Pay Revision and upgraded Standard
Pay Scales for affected Executives.
SNEA congratulates
the entire team of BSNL twitter worriers for successful and effective twitter
campaign opposing Proposed Restructuring in BSNL. It will definitely give us
desired results and our demands will be surely settled in favour of BSNL
Executives and Employees. We convey sincere thanks and gratitude to all Twitter
worriers of BSNL for their devoted efforts and effectively raising united voice
against injustice.
Highly
Successful AUAB Twitter Campaign: Following
a massive and successful countrywide Lunch Hour Demonstration, thousands of Executives
and Non-executives across all Telecom Circles BSNL participated in a powerful Nationwide
Twitter (X) Campaign as per the continued call by AUAB.
The BSNL
news regarding Stop Restructuring Pilot Project {Copy <<<>>} was
trending on X today including key Hashtags like #Noto BSNL_Restructuring,{ Copy <<<>> } #BSNL {Copy <<<>>} #SaveBSNL SaveNation ,{ Copy <<<>> },#Rollback_Restructuring_BSNL #Stop_Uttarakhand
Restructuring etc.
The
workforce united on social media to amplify their voices to Government, DoT and
BSNL Management, demanding immediate intervention to Immediate Rollback of the
Restructuring Plan, Implementation of Third Pay Revision and upgraded Standard
Pay Scales for affected Executives.
SNEA congratulates
the entire team of BSNL twitter worriers for successful and effective twitter
campaign opposing Proposed Restructuring in BSNL. It will definitely give us
desired results and our demands will be surely settled in favor of BSNL
Executives and Employees. We convey sincere thanks and gratitude to all Twitter
worriers of BSNL for their devoted efforts and effectively raising united voice
against injustice.
AUAB
Uttarakhand Circle deferred the agitational programme: AUAB
Uttarakhand Circle deferred the agitational call following assurances from the
CGM. Appeal <<<>> AUAB UKND <<<>>
With indefinite
seat out call by AUAB Uttarakhand Circle and the countrywide struggle with
Black badges on 24/07/2026 and Lunch Hour Demonstration on 30/07/2026 in
support of agitating Uttarakhand workforce against the Uttarakhand Pilot Project
has created tremendous pressure on the BSNL Management. Following a
communication from the Corporate Office, CGM Uttarakhand, held fresh rounds of discussions
with the AUAB Uttarakhand Circle on 31/07/2026.
Based on
the written assurances given by the CGM, Uttarakhand AUAB Uttarakhand Circle
has deferred their agitational programme.
SNEA congratulates
the AUAB Uttarakhand Circle for successfully putting their demand with strongest
unity. We also convey thanks to all the Executives and Employees all over India
in general and Uttarakhand Circle in particular for their active participating
and expressing anguish against absurd and loss making restructuring pilot
project.

SNEA
gives a warm welcome to Shri H.S. Bisht as new CGM BW/EW BSNL CO: A delegation of SNEA consisting Shri.
M.S. Adasul, GS, Shri Balvant Singh Sharma, AIVP, Shri. Arvind
Pal Dahiya, JSC and Ms Anu Agarwal, CS SNEA BSNL CO gave warmth and
congratulated Shri H.S. Bisht, on
taking over the charge of CGM BW with additional charge of CGM EW BSNL CO.
We
conveyed greetings and best wishes for his success in the new and promotional
assignment as CGM BW with additional charge of CGM EW BSNL CO.
In
reciprocation Shri H.S. Bisht, CGM BW/EW conveyed thanks to the SNEA delegation
and assured total support for issues related to executives of the Civil as well
as Electrical wing. He added that
he is aware about the hardship faced by
the Executives in both the wings and will try to extend all possible help.
We requested
for early consideration of representations received against transfers in SDE
Civil as well as Electrical wing promotions and also submitted the details of
possible changes without any disturbing to
office working. He assured us to look into it and take the status of the
cases and see that the representations are given consideration at the earliest.
We also
have detailed discussions on further promotional aspects by overcoming the
issues in different court cases on EE
Civil/Elect promotions and the need for action on part of Management to take
concrete decisions to resolve the long pending dispute.
We
submitted that the early decision on
this issue will give at least one
promotion during the left out services of these Executives. CGM BW/EW
assured for positive consideration so as to go ahead with promotions.
We also
discussed the hardship and difficulties faced by the Executives in the Civil
and Electrical wing and requested for certain initiatives from his side to
reduce the hardship in office working. Shri Bisht assured for all
possible steps after analysing issues and requested us to give feedback and suggestion
and assured for its resolution to possible extent
in the
larger interest of BSNL and its executives.
In
conclusion, we assured full cooperation and support from SNEA to him for
justice to the affected executives of Electrical and Civil wing.

Felicitation
of Shri Sandip Govil Director CM BSNL: On 30/07/2026, the delegation
of SNEA consisting Shri. M.S. Adasul, GS, Ms Anu Agarwal, CS SNEA
BSNL CO, Shri Vinay Tyagi, CS SNEA CNTxN Delhi Shri. Mahesh Vyas, CP
SNEA RJ, Shri. D.P.S. Chawla, VP SNEA BSNL CO, Shri Prashant Jadhav, OS
SNEA BSNL CO and Shri Jitendar Parihar, OS SNEA Bikaner RJ felicitated and
congratulated Shri. Sandip Govil, Director CM on his superannuation
retirement and conveyed his best wishes for happy, healthy and wealthy retired
life.
In
reciprocation he conveyed thanks and gratitude towards entire workforce of BSNL
for their support and love thereof. He conveyed that though situation of
telecom Sector is not so good, BSNL is performing at its best and it has bright
future in coming days. He specially conveyed thanks for support extended by
SNEA during his tenure and for this special felicitation on superannuation
retirement.

Update on hearing by Supreme Court on SLP by BSNL for AO to CAO Promotions: The SLP filed by BSNL on AO to CAO Court case was heard in Supreme Court on 24/07/2026. Honourable Supreme Court did not pass any specific order but noted observations that BSNL or other affected parties are free to approach Chief Justice of High Court for early decision on pending writ petition to fill 440 vacant posts as the interest of administration is adversely affected since eligible officers cannot be promoted for consequent promotions and disposed off the SLP filed by BSNL. Accordingly, BSNL Management will take up case with Chief Justice of High Court for early decision in the pending writ petition. ORDER <<<>>
DGM SR
BSNL CO writes to CGMT UP West Telecom Circle regarding incorporation of constitutional
changes for enhancement of the tenure of SNEA District/OA/BA Body Office
Bearers from two years to three years w.e.f. 21/05/2025. Copy<<<>>
AGM Rect
BSNL CO issued notification regarding intimation of date of examination for Direct
Recruitment of JTO Telecom BSNL on 23/08/2026. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding IPMS Targets of ALTTC, BBNW,
QA& Inspection and ITPC Circles for Q2 (July 26-Sept 26). Copy<<<>>
AGM LM
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Revision of flat of license fee
for BSNL residential accommodation. Copy<<<>>
Overwhelming Response to the Nationwide Lunch
Hour Demonstration call in Protest of Uttarakhand Circle Restructuring Proposal: The
nationwide call given by the All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) for
Lunch Hour Demonstrations against the proposed Uttarakhand Pilot Project under
the restructuring scheme received an overwhelming response from the BSNL
workforce across the country.
Massive
Lunch Hour Demonstrations were successfully organized throughout India on 31/07/2026 with
enthusiastic participation from Executives and Non-Executives.
The
nationwide protests sent a strong and unequivocal message against the
unilateral and anti-BSNL restructuring proposal being implemented through the
Uttarakhand Pilot Project.
Although
the BSNL Management initially remained indifferent and avoided meaningful
dialogue with AUAB, the unprecedented response from employees across the
country in general and the strong and
united movement in Uttarakhand Circle in particular, compelled the Management
to initiate discussions with the AUAB leadership both at the Corporate Office
and in Uttarakhand Circle.
The
Executives and Non-Executives have clearly realized that the proposed
Uttarakhand Pilot Project is not merely a Circle-specific issue. There is
growing concern that similar restructuring may soon be extended to other
Circles, as preparatory work has reportedly already commenced in some Circles
and at the Corporate Office. Such a move is likely to adversely affect a large
number of BSNL employees across the country.
The
massive participation in the Nationwide demonstrations reflected the growing
concern and resentment among BSNL employees against the proposed restructuring
plan. Thousands of Executives and Non-Executives from Corporate Office, Circle
Offices, Business Areas, and Operational Areas actively participated in the
demonstrations.
AUAB
Circle and District leaders across the country played a proactive role in
organizing the programmes and addressed the gatherings, highlighting the
unilateral approach adopted by the Management without adequately assessing the
practical operational requirements. AUAB leaders at all levels appealed to the employees to remain united and
intensify the movement, if required, to safeguard the interests of BSNL and its
workforce.
Meanwhile,
the BSNL workforce in Uttarakhand Circle continued its historic Full-Day Dharna
for the fourth consecutive day, demonstrating exemplary unity,
determination, and commitment. This remarkable show of solidarity by Executives
and Non-Executives under the banner of AUAB has created significant pressure on
the Circle Management. The CGM, Uttarakhand Circle, has made repeated appeals
and initiated detailed discussions with the AUAB leadership to resolve the
issues through dialogue.
At BSNL
Corporate Office, Eastern Court, New Delhi, a massive Lunch Hour Demonstration
was organized with enthusiastic participation from Executives and
Non-Executives. The gathering was addressed by the General Secretaries and Representatives
of the constituent Unions and Associations of AUAB, who strongly condemned the
proposed restructuring initiative and reiterated their commitment to protecting
the interests of BSNL and its employees.
AUAB CHQ
conveys its heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to all members,
Circle/District leaders, and the leadership of all constituent Unions and
Associations for making the nationwide Lunch Hour Demonstrations a grand
success.
AUAB also salutes
to the strongly united Executives and Employees of Uttarakhand Circle and also
expresses its sincere gratitude to entire BSNL workforce for extending
unwavering solidarity and support to the employees of Uttarakhand Circle.
The
overwhelming participation from every nook and corner of the country has once
again reaffirmed the unparalleled unity of the BSNL workforce under the banner
of AUAB. This united voice against the anti-BSNL restructuring proposal has
sent a powerful message to the BSNL Management as well as the Government of
India.
AUAB
firmly believes that this unprecedented display of unity and determination will
compel the authorities to reconsider the proposed restructuring plan and engage
in meaningful consultations with the representatives of the employees before
taking any decision.
PHOTOS
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AUAB continues the agitational Call with
LHD all over India: Online meeting of unions and associations held on 30/07/2026
to discuss the Pilot Project issue of Uttarakhand. The agitating members and Circle
Secretaries of Uttarakhand have participated in the meeting. After a lengthy
discussion on the issue the leaders decided to request the management to roll
back the Pilot Project in Uttarakhand immediately and also requested the
Management to call the all leaders of unions and associations to discuss the
issue.
All Unions and Associations unanimously
decided to make the lunch hour demonstration at all levels on 31/07/2026 by
opposing the Pilot project in Uttarakhand and also requested the
Circle/District Secretaries and activists to make the twitter campaign a big
success on 03/08/2026.
BSNL Executives & Executives
Observe Call Attention Day with Black Badges against the Uttarakhand Pilot
Project: Responding to the call of the All Unions and Associations of BSNL
(AUAB), BSNL Executives and Non-Executives across the country observed Call Attention
Day by wearing black badges to register their strong resentment and determined
protest against the BSNL Management's unilateral decision to implement the
Uttarakhand Pilot Project.
The
nationwide protest reflects the growing anger of employees over the betrayal of
management's from its commitments and its continued disregard for the
legitimate concerns of the workforce regarding the Uttarakhand Pilot Project.
In
Uttarakhand, 100% of the Executives/Non-Executives have launched an indefinite
non-cooperation movement and are holding a massive dharana, demonstrating their
unwavering resolve against the adamant and indifferent attitude of Management towards
implementing the pilot project despite widespread opposition.
The AUAB
CHQ extends its warm greetings and heartfelt thanks to all grassroots members,
office-bearers, and cadres for their spontaneous, enthusiastic, and united
participation, which made today's nationwide programme a grand success. The
overwhelming response once again demonstrates the unity, strength, and
determination of BSNL employees in defending their rights and protecting the
interests of the organization.
To
further intensify the struggle, the AUAB has decided to organize massive
demonstrations at every workplace and at all GM/CGM offices on 31/07/26 along
with the submission of memorandums highlighting the burning issues of BSNL Executives/Non-Executives,
with the immediate withdrawal of the Uttarakhand Pilot Project as the foremost
demand.
AUAB
calls upon every Executive and Non-Executive to remain united, strengthen the
ongoing agitation, and make the forthcoming programmes a resounding success
until the management withdraws the Uttarakhand Pilot Project and addresses the
genuine concerns of BSNL employees. United struggle alone will ensure
justice.
AGM Admin
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding celebrations of Har Ghar
Tiranga 2026 Campaign from 09/08/2026 to 17/08/2026. Copy<<<>>

Registrar Protest
by wearing Black Badges today against Betrayal by CGM Uttarakhand and BSNL
Management: One side CMD BSNL has assured to
discuss the issues related to Restructuring plan pilot project of Uttarakhand
Circle along with CGM Uttarakhand and
meeting was scheduled on last Friday 24/07/2026, but was not held.
It was
expected that this meeting will be held in this week with Committee members of
Restructuring Committee along with CGM Uttarakhand Circle and leaders of AUAB
CHQ and Uttarakhand Circle.
But
nothing has been done for discussions as assured by CMD BSNL, on the contrary
forceful action of betrayal, CGM Uttarakhand has acted one step forward for
implementation of this pilot project in the following manner.
1. CGM Uttarakhand has submitted fresh proposal to BSNL CO by quoting
that proposal is discussed with AUAB Uttarakhand, but discussions are not held
with AUAB Uttarakhand by CGM Uttarakhand.
2. Further no discussions are held with AUAB CHQ by PGM Restructuring
& Director HR as directed by CMD BSNL in meeting dated 21/07/2026.
3. Continuing betrayal more bluntly, CGM Uttarakhand has moved second
step forward by calling Options for AGMs and DGM posting at newly defined Zonal
Offices. DGM <<<>> AGM<<<>>
4. Most disappointing is that these options are called at own cost of
the Executives and no money will be paid for such dislocation in the interest
of service.
5. It is further disappointing that CGM Uttarakhand has written letter
for closure of facility of Immunity available for Office Bearers of Unions and
Associations for forceful posting of all
Executives and employees at new Zonal Centres and at Gram Panchayat & Block
level
In
protest of Betrayal of CGM Uttarakhand and cheating action of management, AUAB
Uttarakhand has issued notice for immediate agitational call starting with
Lunch Hour demonstration.
AUAB CHQ
Meeting held today 27/07/2026 at 1300 Hrs at NFTE Office Delhi has discussed
this issue and expressed serious disappointment on the betrayal by CGM
Uttarakhand and BSNL Management.
The
meeting condemned betrayal action by CGM Uttarakhand and CMD BSNL and has
unanimously decided to strongly protest against this betrayal by BSNL
management with single demand of total roll back of Restructuring Plan.
The AUAB
CHQ meeting decided to go ahead with Pan India agitational call as per notice
dated 20/07/2026. Copy<<<>>
· Call
Attention day by Wearing Black Badges on Dated 28/07/2026.
· Lunch
Hour Demonstrations all Over India on Dated 31/07/2026
· Twitter
Campaign on Dated 03/08/2026.
It is
crystal clear that BSNL Management is trying to destroy BSNL by forceful
implementation of this one sided, biased and loss making proposal for shifting
total failure of the Management on employees by posting all executives and
employees to Gram Panchayat and Block level and indirectly holding them
responsible for the failure of management to meet expectations of Government in
maintaining Bharat Net Project.
AUAB
meeting was held on 27/07/2026, had discussed in detail the struggle of the
Uttarakhand Executives and Non-Executives, who have already started the
struggle against the Pilot Project in the Circle. CIRCULAR
<<<>>
After a
threadbare discussion, the meeting decided to intensify the struggle with
all-out seriousness by submitting a memorandum to the Circle/BA Heads and CMD
BSNL registering protest elaborating betrayal on the day of the countrywide Lunch
Hour demonstration on 31/07/ 2026.
It was
also decided to observe a Protest Day on 28/07/2026 by wearing black badges
during duty hours.
AUAB
will organise a countrywide Twitter Campaign to draw the attention of the DoT
and the Government for immediate intervention in the matter.
AUAB
appeals all Executives and Employees of BSNL to stand united with strongest
unity to defeat ill intention of management to destroy BSNL and its workforce by
forceful implementation of this loss making Restructuring proposal. AUAB
Zindabad, Our Unity Zindabad.
AGM Estt BSNL CO endorsed DPE OM dated 17/07/2026 for enhancement
of IDA w.e.f 01/01/2026 from existing 238.3% to 241.7% i.e. by 3.4 %. BSNL <<<>>
DPE <<<>>
It is important that this enhancement of IDA is added in the Salary
of July 2026 and enhanced IDA payment will be disbursed along with salary of
July 2026 and onwards.
This clears that enhanced IDA payment process is restored and has
become routine matter and will be paid by BSNL on quarterly basis as per the OMs
issued by DPE.
Detailed Update on Meeting by CMD BSNL: The
meeting called by CMD BSNL with General Secretaries of All Unions and
Associations of BSNL on 21/07/2026, started one hour late at 1930 hrs concluded
at 2120 Hrs after threadbare discussions on pilot project of Uttarakhand Circle
Restructuring, clearance of HR issues and consideration of Representations on
Transfers & OTP Requests.
After
welcome by the Director, CMD BSNL gave a brief idea about the Restructuring
pilot project, conveyed that the restructuring proposal is being initiated as
per the directions from the Minister of Communication for implementation of
this pilot project. CMD stressed that the amended Restructuring plan will be
implemented in all Circles with some changes suggested by the Unions and
Associations.
CMD BSNL
categorically informed that there is no chance of withdrawal of the
Restructuring plan and only modifications are possible in it and appealed to
leaders to share their feedback.
CMD BSNL
also assured of consideration of HR issues including issues related to Transfer
Posting. He expressed displeasure that till nobody is owning BTS except 3-4
Circles and there is need to give more by BSNL workforce and appealed all to give
their best for BSNL.
All the
representatives present in the meeting strongly opposed the proposed
restructuring and unanimously demanded its complete withdrawal. It was pointed
out that the proposal is based primarily on Gram Panchayat and Block-level norms,
ignoring the well-established manpower planning principles followed by BSNL
over the years. The representatives emphasized that the proposal neither
considers operational requirements nor the business and revenue needs of BSNL.
The
representatives highlighted that the real reasons for service interruptions are
shortages of stores and maintenance materials, inadequate bandwidth
augmentation, ageing batteries, power plants, and infrastructure deficiencies
and not the present deployment pattern of executives. It was suggested that
while procurement of materials may continue centrally, maintenance-related
works should be decentralized to the Business Area level for faster restoration
and better accountability.
The
meeting also emphasized that BSNL Management has repeatedly introduced
organizational experiments without evaluating their outcomes, and that the
present restructuring proposal lacks a sound business model, financial
analysis, operational justification, or projected revenue benefits. It was categorically
stated that no restructuring proposal should be implemented without first
addressing the long-pending HR issues affecting the morale of employees.
We
strongly objected to the pilot Restructuring plan just for posting of all
JTOs/SDEs based on GPs and Blocks without giving due weightage to the
operational requirement of BSNL and its impact on revenue generation. The
existing manpower is already inadequate to handle the present workload.
We submitted
that there are 7256 blocks Copy<<<>> and
about 2,65,000 Gram Panchayats all over India and BSNL does not have adequate
manpower to post executives at each block and no chance to cover Gram
Panchayats and these arrangements through proposed Restructuring Plan would not
only overburden the executives further but will adversely affect service
delivery.
We
suggested Fresh recruitment of local manpower to meet technical requirements
arising from additions of the BBNL network in BSNL. These specialized persons
can take care of the issues related to BBNL Network spread across Gram
Panchayats which is the primary concern of the management behind this restructuring
plan. .
We
further stated that Management is hiding its failure in giving adequate store,
upgradation of Bandwidth requirement as per enhancement requirement of
Internet, required Battery Sets, Power plants and related infrastructure
including availability of 24 hours Electric supply which is real cause of down
time. We also narrated that the centralized Tender for Stores/Material may be
continued, but requested that all the tenders related to maintenance of the
services should be decentralized at BA levels for effective utilization of services.
We
pointed out that Management is coming with different ideas and has failed in
successfully implementing such ideas even though there was some base for such
ideas. But in this restructuring plan there is no proper base, nothing
supportive is available and hence this plan will be a complete failure and it
will add more loss to BSNL.
We
categorically said that Management is going ahead unilaterally without giving
any consideration to the actual needs of BSNL.
We
pointed out that every time we are assured of resolution of HR issues and
nothing has materialized even the report of the HR Finance Committee is not
discussed before its finalization and all the actions of management are
unidirectional and the same is not acceptable.
CMD BSNL
was not in a mood to hear further arguments on the issue and he intervened
stating that the issues recommended by HR Fin Committee i.e. TA/DA and SAB
Contribution increases are already decided and the results will be seen soon.
He directed PGM Pers to put up MC Note for its approval in the Management
Committee Meeting scheduled on coming Thursday and PGM Pers consented for the
same. CMD was of the opinion that it is a routine matter and there is no delay
in its consideration and a copy of the report can be shared by PGM Pers.
We
strongly put forward that the Management is coming with such repeated proposals
and nothing is seen as a positive outcome. We pointed out that on one hand
employees are denied third PRC for more than decade giving reasons of Profit
loss of BSNL and applying only Affordability clause while other clauses in favor
of granting PRC are neglected. We insisted that before going with any such
restructuring review even for pilot Project, management has to look into long
pending genuine HR issues with financial benefits viz. Third Pay/Wage Revision,
Upgraded Standard Pay Scales. We categorically submitted that only after
resolving these Major HR issues, the proposal can be discussed but before that
we cannot discuss any such even pilot Restructuring plan.
We
reiterated our demand for Complete rollback of the Uttarakhand Restructuring
Plan remains the primary and non-negotiable demand of all leaders. Instead of
going ahead with unilateral implementation, BSNL Management should first start
detailed consultations with the Unions and Associations.
We
sought for the restructuring plan that must clearly explain the business model,
the financial rationale, the expected revenue growth, the operational benefits
and the profitability that will come out of the proposed changes.
We asked
for a well thought Restructuring Plan that should be prepared without
disturbing the existing three-tier structure of Corporate Office, Circle and
Business Area and mainly giving consideration of generation of minimum required
revenue for BSNL.
We
raised serious objections, fundamental lacunae in the Restructuring plan and
demanded for immediate roll back of Restructuring plan for Uttarakhand Pilot
project and discuss all the issues in detail.
It
completely ignores the long-standing norms that have been followed by BSNL for
years. No proper weightage has been given to the actual operational
requirements of BSNL and to revenue generation. Management is proceeding
unilaterally without considering the real needs of BSNL and the feelings of the
workforce. While strengthening rural connectivity is important, it should be
achieved within the existing organizational framework and without harming the
revenue-generating areas.
Any
Restructuring plan that adversely affects the revenue-generating capabilities
of the Circles will not be acceptable. We insisted that Management should not
present vague proposals to DoT and should withdraw this baseless and defective
Restructuring plan.
We also
expressed serious concern about the insensitive approach of Management in
dealing HR issues and specifically delay of two months in considering the
genuine representations.
In
response, CMD BSNL told that discussions should continue and instructed
Director HR and PGM Pers to have detailed discussions with these leaders and
look into their suggestions and left the meeting stating that he is having
another meeting.
Before
leaving meeting, CMD BSNL confirmed the following
· He
directed to continue the meeting, have more rounds of discussions, include
Uttarakhand team also in the discussions and finalize the issues.
· To decide
to review all Representations received against transfers viz. Medical, PwBD,
caregiver, immunity, age bar and pending OTP Transfers etc will be considered
sympathetically.
· On HR
issues recommended by the Committee will be decided in the coming BSNL MC
meeting which is scheduled on coming Thursday.
· On our request
to CMD BSNL to approve the recommendations of the Committee for clearing
disparity in educational qualification as now Honourable court has given
directions for its consideration, CMD BSNL informed that he will discuss it
with PGM Legal and suitable action will be taken on this subject matter.
The
meeting continued by Director HR and PGM Pers and made one more attempt to
convince leaders that there is nothing wrong in this pilot project and they are
ready for discussions and appealed to leaders to share their suggestions and
firmly assured that all possible suggestions will be given consideration of the
pilot project.
We
shared the restructuring guidelines issued by BSNL in 2021 for justification of
posts wherein basis for justification of posts is Landlines, Broadbands, FTTH,
Transmission Network and nowhere it is mentioned that posts will be justified
on the basis of the Gram Panchayat.
We shared
the recent orders issued by Kerala Circle, Karnataka Circle, Maharashtra Circle
and Gujarat Circle for restructuring review where no consideration is given to
Gram Panchayat and Block level posting of Employees as being done in
Uttarakhand Circle.
We called
for reasons for such justification based on Gram Panchayat and block and in
response PGM Rstg/SR informed that the Minister of Communications desires to
have presence of BSNL employees at Rural places to grab the business
opportunities.
We
expressed that for many years BSNL Management has been informing that there is
no business in the Rural area and has taken the decision to close all rural
Exchanges . In the last five years each and every exchange in Rural and even in
urban area is closed by closing or changing over existing landlines to FTTH and
in Gram Panchayat level no landline connection is working and entire
communications is depending on Mobile services maintained through vendors and
FTTH Connections maintained through TIPs. It was also propagated by Management
that entire business activities are centralized at BA and Circle HQs and
maximum executives transferred from their locations are posted to BA/Circle
HQs. The activities like MM, Tendering, Planning of Equipments, Distribution of
stores etc is centralized and many executives and JEs have already undergone
transfers and transferring them again will be harassment to them.
We
shared a copy of Restructuring order issued by BSNL Corporate office before
fortnight wherein three tier structure is issued for BSNL works Copy<<<>> and
within 15 days six tier Structure in being issued and asked for clarification
for such contradiction order. PGM Pers responded that this is a different
scenario and Uttarakhand is different. When we asked details it was only shared
that it is reducing layers for office efficiency and in field units the
efficiency will be increased by addition of tiers. We expressed that management
is using rules as per choice and not following ethical or office values in
deciding the issues.
We also
shared that since last decade the JTO and SDE are treated equal and JTOs were
reporting to AGMs and this has been changed all of sudden without giving any
reasons for it. PGM Pers informed that in these arrangements also the reporting
of JTOs may continue to AGMs but added that some JTOs will have to report SDEs.
On
posting of JTOs at Gram panchayat level, PGM Pers informed that no JTOs will be
posted at Gram Panchayat Level and all will be posted to Block level but they
will have to monitor Gram Panchayats under his /her control.
We asked
for the supporting hand as the majority who were responsible for line maintenance
have left BSNL and TIPs and contract workers of vendors available do not bother
with instructions of JTOs/SDEs. We expressed what will be the change in their
working if JTOs are posted at Block level as JTO do not have any control over
TIPs and workers of vendors. This will not solve the very purpose of change in
posting of JTOs, but there was no suitable answer from the management and was
informed by Director HR that JTO will be king of that area. We emphasized that
in today’s scenarios when even CGMs do not have adequate powers to deal with
any issue independently as per practical requirement and how JTOs working at
Gram Panchayat Level will be without even minimum required administrative or
financial powers, may be explained. Director HR informed that Management will
be posting JTOs to their home town places and directed PGM Pers to ensure that
certain powers are delegated to JTOs.
We
narrated that Management is giving wrong feedback to DoT and hence such
baseless and anti BSNL proposals are being projected.
We
stressed that Management has to put the factual position before DoT and Honourable
Minister of Communications . But unfortunately, such capabilities are missing
and management seems to be following each word by DoT without applying mind. We
told that we will not allow Management to go ahead with such one sided, biased
Restructuring plan damaging overall growth of BSNL, future of BSNL and its
executives.
We
highlighted that associations and Unions are pursuing additional posts for
effecting promotions for all eligible executives and JEs but nothing has been
done by Management even after constitution of two committees for the same. But
has come up in hurry with this Restructuring plan of rearrangement among
available executives and employees shifting them from revenue earning areas to
loss making areas.
We
pressed that if management really wants to have proper restructuring then first
add the post for effective promotion of all eligible JEs and JTOs respectively
to JTO and SDE Cadre and in that case some rearrangement with focus to revenue
can be decided.
We
suggested that wherever required, outsourced manpower may be utilized at the GP
level. Specialized activities such as Transmission, Core Network, OFC and other
technical domains must continue to be handled only by specialized officers.
Expecting every JTO or SDE to perform all specialized functions is neither
practical nor acceptable.
We
reiterated that we have no objection for rural areas where there is really
Telecom business for BSNL with desired revenue but we will not allow posting
even in semi urban areas where there is no desired revenue for BSNL.
We stressed
that management cannot work in blind approach in following the each and every instructions
of DoT/MoC and it will have to take stand as per the needs of BSNL.
We
pointed out the concept of One Geography One Owner projected in order dated
04/07/2026 and how the geography has been defined in Uttarakhand Circle. We
asked when even two Gram Panchayats are not at one Geography, how it will be
owned by One owner and there was no answer from Management to it.
We
categorically pointed out that there will be no change in place of posting of
AGM and above level officers but about each and every JTO and SDE will be
dislocated. PGM Pers informed that the post of GMs is being reduced as officers
on deputation are to be repatriated to DoT. We asked why these posts are
reduced, when a good number of officers are available and these posts can be
occupied by other eligible officers and junior officers under looking after
arrangements. PGM Pers informed that the issues will be discussed further.
In
continuation to our queries we have asked for clarification on certain points
as submitted in the last meeting Copy<<<>> and it
was assured that such issues will be clarified in the next meeting.
We also
narrated that there are no office Accommodations in many Blocks and some
districts and BSNL has closed its offices by surrendering rented buildings and
hence posting of Executives and employees at these places will be nothing but
futile exercise and hence needs to be stopped before it is implemented.
We
pointed out that in Restructuring order it is mentioned that there is no
expenditure involved in implementation of this Restructuring model, but there
is huge money involved in mass transfer of executives and employees and
management cannot continue with such wrong projection of information.
We asked
for data used for calculation of profits after implementation of this
Restructuring plan and it was not available with Management. We informed that
BSNL has installed over One lakh Mobile towers in Rural areas, but BSNL is not
earning profits out of it but losses are added to BSNL balance sheet. This
futile Restructuring exercise will also add losses to BSNL and there is no
chance of any profit out of it.
We
narrated that Uniform implementation without considering ground realities will
adversely affect both service quality and the employees.
Existing
manpower is already inadequate to handle the present workload. Such an
arrangement centred only at Gram Panchayat level would only overburden
executives at JTO/SDE level and will adversely affect service delivery.
Specialized
activities such as Transmission, Core Network, OFC and other technical domains
must continue to be handled by specialized executives and such random shifting
on basis of Gram Panchayat and Block will hamper the specialized needs of BSNL.
BSNL
Management expects that every JTO/SDE has to perform all activities starting
from labour to GM level including specialized functions and with fixing
responsibility only to JTO/SDEs is neither practical nor acceptable. This is an
impractical and unfair expectation which will ruin the cadres which are working
at frontline and facing different challenges.
We
insisted that adequate resources, maintenance funds, infrastructure and
vehicles must be provided before assigning any additional responsibilities to
the field units.
The
unique geographical and operational challenges of hilly and difficult terrains
must be properly factored into any restructuring plan.
We
expressed that BSNL was formed to overcome control of Government on newly
created PSU, but over the years entire control of BSNL is regained by DoT and
there are virtually no role of BSNL Management and every time we are being
informed that this action and that action is being taken as per the directions
of DoT.
We
submitted that if the restructuring is being driven by higher authorities in
DoT and the Ministry, then all BSNL employees should be brought on Government
rolls and should be extended the benefits of the 7th/8th Central Pay Commission
along with Government Pension to executives and employees.
After
elaborate discussions for about one hour, it has been decided that before or on
coming Friday, fresh discussions will be held in presence of Team Uttarakhand
and both sides will present their views and then only further course of action
will be decided.
SNEA CHQ writes
Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL submitting detailed agenda
for formal meeting scheduled in early week of August 2026. Copy<<<>>
SNEA CHQ writes to Shri A.
Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL requesting to
give a sympathetic review of the AGM Telecom LICE 2023 Promotion Representations and request
for posting to Home Circles or nearby Circles as per availability of vacancies
and give them justice. Copy<<<>>



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