Special
Seminar by SNEA CHQ on International Women Day:{Report by Ms. Anu Agrawal, CS SNEA BSNL CO}: Women Brigade of SNEA celebrated International Women Day 2026 in a
remarkable and special way thereby interacting with majority of Women
Executives in BSNL.
On the
occasion of the International Women Day, 08/03/2026, Women Brigade of SNEA
arranged an online seminar at zoom from 1000 hrs.
This
special meeting was presided over by Ms. Anu Agrawal, Circle Secretary
SNEA BSNL Corporate Office.
The
webinar received greetings from the following dignitaries:
1. Chief Guest Ms Rupa Paul Choudhury, Former CGM
Assam Telecom Circle and presently PGM (Coordination & Monitoring) in CMD
Secretariat at BSNL Corporate Office.
2. Special Guest Ms. N. Sujatha. CGMT Karnataka Telecom Circle,
3. Guest of Honour Adv Ms Gauri Puri, renowned advocate from
Supreme Court and Delhi High Court fighting for justice of deprived classes
with Social Responsibilities.
4.
Shri. M. S.
Adasul GS SNEA & President NCOA.
This webinar was attended by hundreds of the Women Executives in
BSNL from different corners of India and by certain CHQ OBs and Circle
Secretaries of SNEA and this seminar covered following prominent topics:
1. Government Policies for the welfare of Women Executives and its
implementation in BSNL.
2. Knowledge session regarding Govt. laws supporting women employees.
3. Experience about response from society and office being a working
woman.
The
meeting started at 1015 Hrs and within no time hundreds of women officers
joined the meeting on a busy Sunday morning.
This was
the second edition of an online grand zoom meeting/webinar organized by an
association connecting Women Executives across the country to address the
issues and inculcate the awareness about the existing policies of Women
Executives by the Government of India.
Ms. Pooja Joshi, OS SNEA, Noida UP West and Ms. Renu Yadav, CWC SNEA Haryana gave a
warm welcome to all the dignitaries, guests and women officers present in the
seminar. They gave introduction of the Chief Guest , Guest of Honor and Special
Guest and elaborated about the different activities being conducted on SNEA
Platform specially for women executives.
The
webinar started after seeking prayer with a melodious Vandana by Ms Renu Yadav,
CWC SNEA Haryana, followed by the Presidential address by Ms Anu Agrawal
CS SNEA BSNL Corporate Office.
Inauguration
of the webinar was done by auspicious hands of Ms. N. Sujatha, CGMT Karnataka Telecom Circle, with her
opening remarks by congratulating all for International Women Day and motivated
all women officers to come forward and contribute in raising the flag of BSNL
higher.
In her
Presidential Address, Ms. Anu Agrawal, CS SNEA BSNL CO highlighted how WhatsApp
group proved significant in connecting with the BSNL women executives across
India and various issues resolved through it. She expressed happiness on such a
great response from Women executives in BSNL. She added that sometimes females
hesitate in discussing their issues and the WhatsApp group became a bridge in
such a situation. Various circulars asked by members were provided in due time regarding
various policies. The group helped in creating awareness amongst women about
existing rules and policies. She updated the house about the proceedings and
purpose of the seminar on the special day. She added that all genuine transfer
cases of women executives involving medical ground, spouse cases, single parent
cases were pursued on priority and were finally given consideration. Some women
Executives raised issues at the workplace and the same were taken with
appropriate authorities for its resolution. She requested women executives to
be united and come forward to take the lead and raise voice for their issues.
Chief
Guest Ms. Rupa Paul Choudhury, PGM Coordination & Monitoring, CMD
Secretariat, BSNL CO, appreciated the unique initiative by SNEA in utilizing
technology by connecting the Women Officers of BSNL across India. She explained
the importance of education and expressed gratitude for all who put in efforts
in providing education to us. It is because of their struggles; we are in this better
position today. She highlighted the importance of International Women Day this
year with the theme Give To Gain by explaining its meaning that when we
give generously, everyone gains. As women who have had the good fortune of
education and economic independence, we have so much to give. Though there has
been progress in many developmental parameters, like the National Literacy
rate, there is still much to do. She encouraged the audience by quoting the
famous lines of Robert Frost, I have miles to go before I sleep, and miles to
go before I sleep. She emphasized that now is the time to give liberally and to
give abundantly. We are fortunate enough so we must give to young girls and
women who have dreams, who can fly high, but whose wings are tied because of
poverty, societal attitudes and customs, predatory environment and so on.
Together we can make a difference and volunteer in supporting young girls and
volunteering when the opportunity arrives. Raise your voice against wrong
doings. As women, each of us has an innate strength, God-given SHAKTI - the
capacity for unconditional love, empathy and emotional intelligence. So give
abundantly and open heartedly. When a girl rises, a family rises, society rises
and in turn the nation rises. She apprised the house about various laws
providing equal opportunities and positive discrimination for women. She
reminded the audience about Fundamental Rights and Duties as well as
constitutional provisions in favor of women. She concluded by quoting Dr B.R.
Ambedkar that I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress
which women have achieved. She urged women officers that it is our duty to
bring the change we want to see. We have the power to mentor and educate the
future generations to do the right thing.
Guest of
honor Adv. Ms. Gauri Puri, Renowned
Advocate Supreme Court and High Court New Delhi, informed that there is enough legal framework in our
country to protect women and it is getting better. She further said, change
starts from home, responsibilities need to be divided and need to break
stereotypes created in our society. We need to teach our boys not to make fun
of girls and it is not a crime if a boy cries. We must appreciate our teachers,
because of them we are at this position today. It is time that we make our
children learn these little aspects. In professional setup we are in a world
which knowingly or unknowingly is not equal. Although so many laws have been
formed like equal pay, equal work, but the desired equality still does not
exist for women at the workplace. The time we spend in our workplace to create
a space for ourselves must be spent to work on our talent, to work on business
ideas. We must not try to make room for ourselves or try to prove ourselves but
rather spend that time in polishing our talent and skills. She highlighted the fact that although laws
are there for protection of women jobs during maternity leaves but still there
are cases where women are losing their jobs. She emphasized that we must be
conscious of what our children are watching online. Right to health has been
considered as important as right to life and similarly other aspects are also
getting improved day by day. She appreciated initiatives by SNEA and urged more
and more women to come forward.
Shri. M. S. Adasul GS SNEA & President
NCOA addressed the gathering conveying best wishes and greetings on International
Women day. He congratulated Women Brigade of SNEA for taking such initiatives
and arranging a nice webinar and inviting prominent Speakers for valuable
guidance to house. In his motivational address he shared that since childhood, he
has been inspired by his mother and following all her instructions and he feels
proud of it. He said that women executives are pillars of SNEA and SNEA always
gives weightage to female members. He added that SNEA has successfully taken various
issues of females to management and will continue the same spirit and tempo. He
expressed grief on Inter Circle transfer and hardship faced by the affected
executives in general and women executives in particular. He narrated that when
a female is away from the family, then the whole family gets disturbed and
routine of the entire family is disturbed and special privilege is required for
female executives. He highlighted the courage hidden in women and elaborated
that whenever opportunities or situations demand, females take the lead even in
the worst situation and set things rightly and perfectly. He apprised the house
about how Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was inspired by the great teachings and
valuable guidance of his Mother and with such great guidance only he made a
great kingdom with great vision inspiring the World. He further said that daughters
are taking more care of parents in todays scenario as compared to sons and this
is possible with the strength and will power of women and appealed to all to
take care of their parents, especially mothers. He added that SNEA will always stand
with its members especially the female executives for resolution of their
grievances. He further assured that SNEA has already taken the issue and this
year all executives transferred under earlier long stay transfers females will
be going back to their home or choice stations. He further assured that issues raised
in this meeting will be resolved and taken care of so that hardship faced by female
executives is reduced to a better extent. He added that the Women Officers of BSNL continue to bring
laurels and pride to BSNL through their dedication and excellence in their
respective fields. He took the opportunity to congratulate all and appealed to motivate
others also for the same. In conclusion of his address, he once again
congratulated SNEA Women Brigade for such a special and grand webinar and expressed
gratitude for giving him an opportunity to address the virtual meeting.
Ms. Anu Agarwal, President of function,
summarized the addresses of all the speakers and thereafter the house was
opened for all participants to share their views.
Sensing the opportunity, Ms. Richa Chauhan JTO
UP East who received 2nd best performer award in UP East Circle
amongst 1900 employees with certificate of appreciation and cash award from
CGMT UPE Telecom Circle, was virtually felicitated and congratulated. She
shared her experience and feelings with the house.
Ms. Smita Darshetkar, PA to DGM Goa BA was felicitated by
National Book Trust for 25 years of literature work in Goa. She encouraged and
motivated the female officers by reciting a poem titled as Mein Stree Hun. She also raised the issue of restrooms
at the workplaces.
Ms. Umamaheshwari, VP SNEA Chennai TD, recited
a poem written by her daughter titled Who You Are. She requested to bring the executives back to
their home.
Ms. Smitha Chandran, EM SNEA CHTD spoke about the difficulties faced by single
parents due to their long stay transfers. She further raised her concern about
basic amenities, hygiene for women at workplaces. She further suggested having more
discussions and activities on this forum and sharing it in the WhatsApp group.
Ms. A K Ajeetha shared her feeling and requested to bring the executives back to
their home.
Ms. Jyoti Jha VP SNEA Pune and JTO Trans, Pune
Circle recited a poem and highlighted the strength of women and encouraged
Women Executives.
Ms. Jhuma Ghosh, Noida raised the issue of Intra-Circle transfer disturbing
the family life.
Ms. K. N. Begum, Vishakhapatnam raised the issue regarding the condition of broken
chairs/ poor furniture in offices leading to health problems.
Ms. Sridevi discussed
the offensive and derogatory remarks of senior officers during her initial days
in the job.
Ms Dipty, Odisha appreciated
the initiative of SNEA team.
Ms Priyanka Yadav, JAO Noida, shared
her difficulties and how she has been harassed by the Management of BA Noida
and requested for support in resolution
of issues.
Every
participant was given opportunity to share their views and in overall discussions, the house was apprised
about the right of Women Executives and how efforts are being made by Female
Brigade of SNEA to protect the respect and rights of Women Executives in BSNL
and SNEA is taking care in resolving the issue of bringing back women officers
to their respective places. It was informed that sexual harassment committees
are being formed in every circle and such cases should be informed immediately.
It lies on our wisdom whether we have to share
personal issues with our seniors or not. All officers were requested to be in
touch with leaders at Circle/BA/OA level and apprise them about the issues
regarding basic amenities, washroom, restroom, furniture etc.
It was also assured for persuasion of issues shared
by each one in the meeting and its support by SNEA CHQ and Women Brigade of
SNEA.
Shri. Manish Samadhiya, AIP SNEA CHQ congratulated all on
International Women Day and conveyed thanks for active participation and
assured all possible support from SNEA.
Ms. Anu Agrawal, CS SNEA BSNL Corporate Office conveyed
vote of thanks to all dignitaries and guests for sharing the words of wisdom
and apprising all female officers about the legal framework existing in our
offices. She specially conveyed thanks to Women Executives attending the
virtual online meeting across India on a busy Sunday morning and for active participation.
She further said we must become vocal
and raise our voice whenever required, even if it is a small issue we need to
speak up. It was also informed to be in touch with local leaders but if
required higher leadership can always be contacted anytime. WhatsApp group was
formed with the aim to bring women to one platform and unitedly resolve the
issues by supporting each other. The group is indeed fulfilling its purpose and
creating awareness amongst the women executives of BSNL.
Ms. Renu Yadav, CWC SNEA Haryana and Ms.
Pooja Joshi, OS SNEA, Noida UP West Circle beautifully anchored the entire proceedings
of the webinar and impressed the audience with their expert comments and
summarization of proceedings.
Special
thanks to Shri. Tata Babu, Treasurer SNEA CHQ for monitoring the technical issues and enabling smooth conduction of
webinar and all required support for smooth conduction of this highly
successful seminar.
The
proceedings of Webinar started at 1000 HRs concluded at 1240 Hrs by sharing
moments of joy and creating awareness amongst each other. This webinar
inculcated the feeling that women officers of BSNL are not alone, SNEA stands
firmly with them.
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Meeting
of All Unions and Association in BSNL: The
Meeting of All Unions and Associations
of BSNL was held in the office of NFTE CHQ, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi. This
meeting was attended by General Secretaries and representatives of BSNLEU,
NFTE, SNEA, SEWA, AIBSNLEA, DEWAB and
CBOWA.
Shri. C.
Singh, Chairman presided over the meeting. Shri Animesh Mitra,
Conveyor briefed the meeting about the issues discussed in the last meeting
held on 19/02/2026 and updated about further progress on all these issues and
also shared the agenda to be discussed in the meeting.
The
following issues were discussed and unanimously decided in this meeting.
1. The progress of the decision for taking matter with all Hon. MP was
discussed. The efforts taken by some of the Circles were appreciated and it has
been decided to expedite the process further so that issue is taken with each
and every Honourable MP by all Circle/District Level leaders.
2. To write a letter to CMD BSNL and to have a Meeting with CMD BSNL
for preparatory works for resolving pending HR issues of BSNL Executives and
Employees in the Month of April 2026 as assured for the last six months.
3. To oppose any Lateral Entry at Managerial level above JTO/JAO and
demand for immediate review of ongoing SET Recruitment process with priority to
available Internal Talent in BSNL.
4. The issue of undue delay in positive consideration of illegal and
unethical Chargesheets to Office Bearers of SNEA & AIGETOA with Major
Punishment of reduction of two increments for two years just for entering
office of Shri Partibhan, CGM CHTD Circle was discussed in length and it was
decided to believe on one more assurance by BSNL Management for its positive
consideration before retirement of Shri Partibhan CGM CHTD/TN by 31/03/2026.
5. It was also decided that if appeals submitted by these OBs against
Punishment orders are not decided before
the last week of March 2026, then start a protest action by observing Black
Week before retirement of Shri. Parthiban i. e. from 25/03/2026 to 31/03/2026
with the special Twitter campaign for entire week on this single issue
projecting wrong doings, vindictive attitude, biased approach and anti BSNL
activities of Shri Partibhan CGM TN/CHTD Circle its blind support by the BSNL
Management.
6. On transfers of CGM TN, GM HR TN and GM HR CHTD, it was decided to
drop the demand for transfer of CGM Shri Partibhan, as he is retiring
this month.
7. It is decided escalate the demands of immediate transfers of GM HR
TN and CHTD with Secretary DoT as after repeated assurances BSNL
Management has not transferred Shri Bhaskar, GM HR TN who is involved in
anti BSNL activities is retailed in CHTD Circle for last 16 years and Shri.
Tulasi Raman, JtGM Arch who is
illegally and unofficially given charge of GM HR by CGM TN.
8. It is decided to take up the issue
with the PMO for posting of Regular CMD BSNL by elaborating issues faced by BSNL due to non-Posting of
Regular CMD BSNL for a prolonged period.
9. It was updated that the IDA enhancement issue is being reviewed by
DPE and decided to continue its further persuasion so that it is implemented in
Salary of March 2026 with arrears. It was also decided that if no action is
taken for implementation of enhanced IDA w.e.f 01/01/2026, then the further
course of action will be decided in the next AUAB Meeting.
10. The
meeting discussed repeated rumours being spread on social media about different
issues and activities in BSNL and it has been resolved to demand CMD BSNL to
take action against culprits who are spreading negative and non-factual
information on Social media including rumours damaging the image of BSNL.
11. It has
been decided to oppose any proposal of
VRS and implementation of 3rd PRC for all executives and employees with
tagline No VRS, Ensure Third PRC and to take up a matter of waiver of Affordability clause with DoT/Government of
India with keen persuasion with DoT for further progress of Wage Negotiation
agreement sent by BSNL to DoT.
12. The
meeting discussed proposal by PMO for reduction of officers on deputation and
appreciated initiatives by PMO and resolved that the same should be started
with immediate effect starting with replacement of all DGMs from DoT working in
BSNL on Deputation by posting substitutes among working DGMs/AGMs of BSNL and
to take up matter further for having own Management of BSNL in this Silver
Jubilee Year of BSNL.
13. About
proposal of Reduction of Employees of BSNL by PMO, it was discussed and decided
that AUAB will oppose any such proposal for reduction of staff by taking up
matter with PMO for this misleading information by BSNL and DoT. AUAB will take
up matter further with all relevant details for immediate recruitment of some
JTOs/JEs in BSNL and to stop wrong comparison between BSNL employees and
employees of other private telecom operators and if it is to be done them it
should be case by cases basis.
14. The
meeting unanimously condemned the wrong propaganda damaging the image of BSNL
in society about Prayagraj visit of Director CFA in a totally cooked and
planned manner. The meeting expressed to stand with the Director CFA who is
known for high ethical values and who has contributed much to the growth of
BSNL over the years. It is decided to take up matter with CMD BSNL as well as
with the office of Honourable MoC to take action against the culprits who are
involved in this act of defaming the name and fame of BSNL in the manner which
never happened in BSNL.
15. Matter
to be taken with CMD BSNL for restoration of earlier practice of Monthly
interaction with General Secretaries of Unions and Associations updating about
Growth and development issues of BSNL.
16. It was
discussed in length and decided to continue with the name All Unions and
Associations of BSNL (AUAB) by designing a separate logo for correspondence by
AUAB.
17. The
issues related to Membership verification are to be taken up individually and separately by the concerned
Unions/ Associations .
18. To stop
discussing issues in length on WhatsApp group and to discuss all issues in the
Meeting itself.
19. It was
also decided that the meetings this forum of All Unions and Associations of
BSNL should be attended and addressed by General Secretaries personally by
giving it priority and only in case of emergencies the representatives can be
deputed with proper authorization and in meetings GS should convey views of his
Association/Union and not of others.
20. It was
decided that the HR issues common to Executives and Employees to be taken on
the platform of this forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL and other issues
related to only executives to be taken by Associations and issues of
Non-Executives to be taken by Unions.
21. Issues
taken on the platform of this forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL should
not be taken on other platforms and vice versa.
22. All
leaders should attend the meeting in a given time and from next time the
meeting will start at a given time without waiting for anybody.
23. The next
meeting of AUAB will be held on 24/03/2026 in the Office of BSNLEU at 1130 Hrs.
After
elaborate discussions from 1130 Hrs to 1400 HRs, the meeting concluded with
vote of thanks and appreciation by host of the meeting Shri. C Singh, GS
NFTE and Chairman AUAB.
Last Date for Submission of PUA Certificate : Online ESS/ERP Window for submission
of self-certificate for continuation of payments of the Professional Upgradation Allowance (PUA)
through ESS is open now and it will be closed
by 2359 hrs on 20/03/2026.
Hope all have acted sincerely and submitted
this PUA certificate which is just a few seconds action. Please act immediately
and avoid last minute issues in submitting the PUA Certificate.
The chances of extension of this window are less and from past experience and
there is time in hand for implementation of these options till April 2026, hence
one has to submit self-certificate without waiting for extension of the last date.
Non-submission of this certificate will stop PUA
allowance every month which is paid in monthly salary@ 2% of your basic. We appeal one and all to act immediately and
submit a PUA Certificate by today itself and avoid any issues due to it.
Update on SAB contribution on LIC
Website: Since long, the
executives in BSNL were demanding for update of SAB contribution by BSNL from
LIC side and the officers from LIC were assuring since last one year, but the
same was not updated by LIC due to technical reasons.
This issue was continuously pursued by SNEA
with BSNL Corporate office as well as with LIC and by now majority of technical
issues are resolved by M/S LIC and now the SAB contribution of each member is
visible on LIC website and finally members can check the SAB corpus amount deposited
against their account.
LIC has published a User Manual providing step
by step instructions for logging in to LIC Portal and to check updated SAB
contributions. Copy<<<>>
The issues of year wise contribution data till
present date, has been taken up by BSNL with LIC and hopefully the same also
will be made available shortly.
Members can now login to the LIC portal and
view the contribution details against the LIC Group Policy.
For login, the same email id which is updated
in ERP/SAP portal is to be used. In case any employee faces difficulty in
registering on the portal then they may contact the concerned Nodal Accounts
Officer in their BA/Circle.
Though data has been updated for all by BSNL, till
some Members may be facing issues and this may be due to incomplete information
on BSNL ESS/ERP Portal and mainly wrong or missing email ID.
If anyone is facing such issues, he/she may
check for correctness or in use email id in ESS Portal and if it is wrong or
missing the same may be updated and the details may be intimated to Nodal
Officers.
Employees having individual LIC policies also need
to update the same e-mail id to be registered with both/all LIC policies as in
case of a different email IDs, errors are observed during login.
Till anybody has any issue in getting
information, he/she may check with BA/Circle Nodal Officers, till issues if any
may be updated to update DS/CS SNEA concerned, who will respectively take up it
at BA/Circle level.
For issues to be taken at Corporate Office and/or
LIC, the details may be shared by SMS/e-mail Shri. Pawan Beniwal, AO EPF BSNL Corporate
Office, New Delhi {Mob: 9416837849 and E-mail id: agmca1bsnl@gmail.com} for
getting SAB contribution updated on LIC Portal for any such missing cases.
Update on Implementation of increased
IDA in BSNL: By taking serious note of the unrest
among BSNL Executives about indifferent order issued by DPE on increase of IDA
from 01/01/2026 and confusion created thereof, on 11/03/2026, Shri M. S.
Adasul, President, NCOA/GS SNEA and Shri V. K. Tomar, Chairman GC
NCOA/GS MEA CHQ had a meeting with Economic Advisor/JS, DPE for confirming
factual information in respect of IDA OM addressed to the Secretaries of
Administrative Ministries and related issues .
The issues discussed in DPE are as
follows.
1.
Marking copies of OM to CPSEs: The copy of the IDA OM had not been
endorsed to the CMDs of CPSEs, which used to be the earlier practice. We also
added that OM has not been uploaded on the DPE website, due to which considerable confusion and the delay in communication to CPSEs is being
experienced.
Response: This time the IDA OM has not been
endorsed to the CMDs of CPSEs because a number of CPSEs have not yet provided
the information sought by DPE regarding the pattern of DA being followed i.e. IDA/CDA
and which PRC is implemented and number of serving employees in their
respective CPSEs. He added that until this information is updated by all CPSEs
on the PE Survey Portal, the IDA OM will be communicated only to the
Administrative Ministries and not directly to any of the CPSEs. Once this
information is updated by all CPSEs on the portal, the earlier practice will be
restored.
2. Mention of the financial implications in implementation
of increased IDA: We expressed that special mention of the responsibility of financial
implications in implementation of increased IDA will rest with the
Administrative Ministries is unwanted as the same has been clarified at the
time of implementation of the Pay Revision Committee (PRC) recommendations.
This special mention has created unnecessary doubts, particularly in the case
of loss-making CPSEs and we requested for removal of this clause or issuing corrigendum
so as to clear the unwanted confusions.
Response: In response Respected Economic
Advisor DPE appreciated the concern raised by NCOA and informed that as per his
information the OM has been implemented in many CPSEs and any CPSEs has any
issues the same may be brought to notice of DPE. He added that as OM has been
and will be implemented there is no need of any corrigendum at this stage or
this OM. But assured that this reference will be removed in future
communications from April 2026 onwards.
3.
Constitution of Fourth Pay Revision Committee (PRC): We requested for the status of
constitution of Fourth Pay Revision Committee by DPE as 8th CPC has
been already constituted and started functioning.
Response: Till now no action has been taken for
the constitution of the Fourth Pay Revision Committee The PRC and CPC have one
year gap in its implementation. On our query about any chances of its constitution
in the coming days, nothing was firmly assured and hence we feel the issue of
constitution of the Fourth Pay Revision Committee needs to be taken up at appropriate
higher level and accordingly, the NCOA will continue to pursue matters further.
Persuasion for Endorsement of IDA OM
by DoT: After meetings in
DPE in morning hours, in the afternoon hours, we discussed the issue of
endorsement of IDA increase orders by DoT to BSNL which was pending since
02/03/2026.
After pursuing with different units and
sections in DoT and confirmation of doubts and queries by DoT with concerned
officers in DPE and getting all issues and doubts cleared, finally IDA order has
been endorsed by DoT to BSNL and MTNL and it will be separately endorsed to other
CPSEs under DoT and also to all CCAs for adding increased IDA to the pension of
retired employees and executives.
Thus, with continuous persuasion at DPE and DoT
finally IDA OM has reached the Estt Section of BSNL CO and we are pursuing
further for its implementation in BSNL in salary of March 2026.
Meantime, as usual, some rumors are still active
on social media that IDA has been frozen, IDA will not be paid to employees/executives
of loss making CPSEs etc which has no meaning at this stage.
Though it is fact that OM for increase in IDA from
01/01/2026 and its implementation has been delayed for more than two months and
this delay is due to an administrative issue and mainly in getting information about
status of implemented PRCs and no response from some CPSEs and no any specific
reason.
We are taking care of real issues if any and
we are sure that all such issues will be settled with implementation of this IDA
OM in Salary/Pension of March 2026.
Update on different Court cases:
· Court case on LICE JTO/JAO Pay Loss Case at CAT Ernakulam:
The Payloss case
filed by SNEA, related to LICE JTO/JAO, came up for hearing at CAT Ernakulam on
12/03/2026. The BSNL advocate was not present and a request was submitted by
his junior advocate for adjournment of the hearing. Accordingly, the Honourable
Tribunal adjourned the matter and posted for the next hearing on 15/06/2026.
· Court case on JTO to SDE Promotions CAT Chandigarh: The Court case filed at CAT Chandigarh
on JTO to SDE SCF Promotions was listed for hearing today i.e. 11/03/2026. However
the counsel for the applicants was absent today and hence no hearing took
place. The case is adjourned and posted for next hearing on 22/04/2026.
· Court Case on Regular Promotions of DGM Telecom: Hearing in Court case filed at CAT
Chandigarh on DGM Promotions staying Regular Promotions was held on 10/03/2026.
BSNL has submitted rejoinder with fresh submission in this long pending court
case staying DGM Regular Promotions. The same was handed over to the advocate for
applicants, who has to submit a reply to it. Accordingly, the hearing in this
case is now scheduled on 23/04/2026.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads calling the Report/ Recommendations of
Circle Heads for Medical cases Transfer/ Retention/ Cancellation. Copy<<<>>
BSNL
Corporate Office vide letters dated 30/06/2025 {Copy<<<>>}, 30/09/2025 {Copy<<<>>} and 05/11/2025 {Copy<<<>>} has requested Circles for scrutiny and to forward their recommendations in
respect of cases deferred /to be deferred on Medical Grounds.
This
office is receiving requests from Circles as well as directly from executives
seeking transfer or retention/cancellation of transfer orders on medical
grounds apart from the names listed in letters referred in this letter.
It was
directed to review the medical condition of the executive/dependents, as the
case may be, by a three-member committee every year during February/ March, if
needed by obtaining second medical opinion from Medical Board and submit a
report for exempting these executives or otherwise from annual / other
transfers shall be submitted to Director (HR) by first week of April.
The cases
which are complete in all respect, along with clear and reasoned recommendation
by Circle Heads as per instructions issued by Corporate Office are to be
forwarded to Pers Section office for review.
The letter
clearly mentions that the cases received without the explicit recommendation of
the Circle shall not be considered for Transfer/ Retention/ Cancellation as the
case may be.
SNEA
appeals all individuals having genuine medical issues and need Transfer/
Retention/ Cancellation in Inter Circle Transfers may take note of all these
instructions and see that their request is recommended by Circle Head with due
recommendations and not just forwarding letter to request.
All CS/ DS
SNEA all over India are requested to look into all such individual requests on
genuine medical ground are properly scrutinised and then recommended to Pers
section Corporate Office by end of March 2026 or maximum by First week of April
2026 so that no one suffers as witnessed during last year transfers.
For any
additional information or doubts related to such Medical grounds cases, please
free to contact Shri. Arvind Pal Dahiya, Joint Secretary Central (JSC)
SNEA CHQ Mobile 9416051919 and act in advance so that last minute issues
in getting medical certificates and rush in its recommendations is avoided and
the executives have genuine self or dependent medical issues do not suffer this
year.
Update on confusion being created on
freezing IDA for BSNL: Since last week, there is much confusion created among
the BSNL Executives and Employees about the implementation of order issued by
DPE for enhancement of IDA w.e.f. 01/01/2026 as the said order is not yet endorsed
by DoT even after one week of order issued by DPE. Copy<<<>>
It is seen that some WhatsApp messages are being
circulated by propagating that the IDA is frozen for loss making PSUs and hence
it will not be implemented in BSNL.
In this regards it is to inform that
SNEA has already updated that there are some changes in this IDA order and
this order has been marked to the concerned Administrative Ministries and these
Ministries will endorse these orders to concerned CPSEs and in case of BSNL it
is to be endorsed by DoT.
DPE has done
these changes as some PSUs have not responded to the report called by DPE about
status of implementation of Pay Revisions and its applicability to all CPSEs
and after prolonged persuasion also the said data is not received from certain
CPSEs. Hence, DPE has held concerned administrative Ministries responsible for
the same and DPE will interact with CPSEs through its administrative
ministries.
We have
taken up this issue again with DoT and DPE about the said clause in DPE order and
confusion thereof and it has been confirmed that there is no proposal to freeze
IDA and this was just an attempt to get the said information from CPSEs who
have not submitted information. We are assured of required corrective action
to restore earlier process and issuing clarification clearing all such doubts.
We will
continue to pursue this issue for fresh order by DPE and/or endorsement of this
IDA enhancement order by DoT and we are
hopeful for implementation of IDA enhancement for BSNL Executives and Employees
in the Salary of March 2026.
SNEA appeals
to one and all not to believe in any such rumours and be assured that all
confusions on this subject will be cleared shortly with implementation of IDA enhancement
order.
AGM Estt
BSNL writes to all Circle/Units Heads of BSNL for submission of online
Certificate by all executives for regularising Personal Upgradation Allowance for
FY 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
A window
for submitting self-certification regarding expenditure of Personal Upgradation
Allowance for purchasing books, journals etc at the end of every financial year
to regularize the payment of PUA for the financial year ending 31/03/2026 is
made available in ESS portal.
This
window will be open from 11/03/2026 to 20/03/2026 for all executives working in
BSNL and it is mandatory for each one to submit his/her option, which is online
process of just a few seconds.
If anybody
fails to submit the option in a given timeline, he/she will not get
Professional Upgradation allowance (PUA) during Year 2026-27 which is 2% of
basic of individual as on 01/01/2026.
SNEA
appeals all executives to submit self-certificates in given time and latest by
20/03/2026 and please do not wait for opening of the window again and avoid any
last minute complications/ issues and please do not give up your own 2% of PUA
available to you as serving executive of BSNL.
Greetings and Celebrations on occasion of World
Women’s Day: :Advance Greetings on International Women's Day. !!!
The Women brigade of SNEA is inviting you to join the Celebrations on
occasion of International Women's Day through Online Seminar scheduled at 1000 Hrs of
08/03/2026.
This online meeting will be presided
over by Ms. Anu Agrawal, CS SNEA BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi.
Inauguration and Opening Remarks: Ms. N. Sujatha, Respected CGMT BSNL, Karnataka Telecom Circle.
Chief Guest: Ms Rupa Paul Choudhury, Former CGM Assam Telecom Circle and
presently PGM (Coordination & Monitoring) Heading CMD Secretariat, BSNL
Corporate Office, New Delhi.
Guest of Honor:
Adv Ms. Gauri Puri, Renowned Advocate from Supreme Court and Delhi High Court
fighting for justice of deprived classes with Social Responsibilities.
This session will be followed by an interactive
session with the SNEA CHQ OBs on issues related to working of Women Executives
and resolution thereof.
Topics:
1. Government Policies for the welfare of Women Executives and
its implementation in BSNL
2. Knowledge session regarding Government Laws supporting
Women Employees.
3. Experience about response from Society and Office being a working woman.
All female executives of BSNL are warmly
welcome to this special online meeting and are requested to spare the time and join
this online meeting in time i.e. by or before 1000 hrs and actively participate
in overall proceedings.
By understanding constraints and issues
in joining the online meeting, this time we have made provision for 500 participants
and it will be easy for all willing female executives to join this online
meeting for valuable guidance from the dignitaries.
The link for joining this online meeting
is shared to all female executives personally or in groups and also through Circle
Secretaries and CHQ OBs of SNEA.
Till anybody has any difficulty in getting
link, technical issues in joining this meeting, then please contact your DS/CS
or contact Shri Tata Babu Treasurer
SNEA CHQ Mob: 9449854737
For any other information related to
the schedule of the meeting please feel
free to contact:
1. Ms Renu Yadav, CWC Member, SNEA HR M: 9468288880
2. Ms Anu Agrawal, CS SNEA BSNL CO Mob: 9429893873
3.
Ms Pooja Joshi , OS SNEA Noida, Mob: 9415007773
On behalf of team Women Brigade of
SNEA, we appeal to all female executives of BSNL to join this online meeting in
time and make it a grand success by your active participation.
Status of ongoing Promotions:
1. CAO Promotions: About all issues related to CAO
promotions are cleared by now. Only legal opinion from ASG for going ahead with Promotions is awaited,
which is expected at any time. We are
expecting ASG opinion and the promotion orders in the coming week.
2. SDE Civil Promotions: All formalities related to DPC for
SDE Civil Promotions are completed and Promotion order was expected to be
issued this week, but missed due some small administrative issue. We are
hopeful for completion of DPC and Promotion
orders in the early coming week.
3. SDE Elect Promotions: VCs and SCRs were received from all
Circles in the last week. The DPC Process
has been initiated by the EW wing. We are pursuing for holding early DPC
for SDE Elect Promotions and we are
hopeful for the DPC and Promotion orders in the coming week or by next week.
4.
SDE Promotions under PwBD quota: The reports and required information
from all Circles is received long back
but the DPC process is yet to be started. We are pursuing holding early DPC and Promotion orders thereof.
5. Promotions of other wings and cadres: We are also pursuing Promotions of
other wings and cadres, but it will take some more time due to ongoing other
promotional processes. We will update further progress accordingly as and when received.
Hope for the
best.
Update on Pending Court case on AGM
to DGM Telecom Promotions: Hearing in court case on DGM Telecom Promotions at CAT
Chandigarh was held on 06/03/2026. But hearing held by Bench which has not heard
this case earlier. Now, it is directed to be heard with Bench of Honourable
judges, who have heard this case earlier. The next date of hearing is 27/03/2026.
Hearing in another court case on AGM to DGM
Telecom staying DGM Regular Promotions in the same court i.e. CAT Chandigarh is
scheduled on 10/03/2026.
We are hopeful
for clearing of both these cases at the earliest so as to go ahead with
DGM Telecom Regular/Adhoc promotions creating many more vacancies in below
cadres viz. AGM, SDE, JTO and JE Telecom. Hope for the best.
SNEA CHQ
writes Secretary DoT with request for kind intervention to review and Stop the ongoing
SET Recruitment process started by BSNL and take corrective action to meet the
practical requirement of BSNL with priority to internal talent within BSNL. Copy<<<>>
Annexures <<< A >> <<< B >> <<< C >> <<<D >> <<< E >> <<<F >> <<< Powers to CGMs >> <<< Notification >>
Satyamev Jayte/ Truth alone Triumph: Since the formation of BSNL it was the demand
of some groups to reckon the seniority of JTOs recruited by BSNL against RY
2001 w.e.f. 1996 on the plea that there
was no direct recruitment in JTO cadre since 1996. Their demand was to
interpolate JTOs of 2001 RY along with promotee JTOs of 1996 onwards in order
to prepare the eligibility List in 1: 1 ratio.
This
demand appeared to be very attractive to some of the new JTOs and it was
utilized by these groups against SNEA which stood along with BSNL decision based
on DoPT Guidelines on seniority.
Many
Original Applications were filed before various Central Administrative Tribunal
like Chandigarh, Hyderabad, and Chennai Ernakulam by these groups with the
above demand and obtained the stay on promotions from JTO to SDE since 2010.
In the
OA 185 of 2013 filed before CAT Ernakulam by the group, some JTOs of Ernakulam
got impleaded on behalf of SNEA CHQ by engaging very Senior Advocate O.V Radhakrishnan
before CAT Ernakulam.
On
dismissal of these OAs by CATs, an OPCAT was filed before High Court of
Ernakulam by this group and obtained the stay on SDE promotion. The OPCAT was
defended by SNEA and the High Court did not allow their demand for
retrospective seniority from 1996, but quashed the eligibility List to the
extent it include promotee JTOs in excess of their quota and directed BSNL to prepare the Eligibility List
strictly as per recruitment rules.
Accordingly,
BSNL issued the Eligibility List of JTOs recruited by DoT up to the year 2000
in accordance with Rules and initiated action for DPC. Then one more OA 508 of
2018 was filed by these groups before CAT Ernakulam challenging the eligibility
list and praying for stay on DPC.
At that
stage on behalf of SNEA CHQ, Ten JTOs from Ernakulam got impleaded in the above
OA through Senior Advocate OV Radhakrishnan and their attempt for stay on DPC
was thwarted and BSNL issued promotion order of more than 3000 JTOs to SDEs in
2018.
Then
applicants moved petition against then CMD BSNL and then GM Personal alleging
contempt of court. Many times GM Personal Corporate Office came down personally
to Ernakulam to attend hearings at CAT Ernakulam and at one stage there was
even a serious thinking in the Management to cancel the promotion orders issued
to JTOs to escape from contempt proceedings.
With the
strong intervention by the JTOs on behalf of SNEA through Senior Advocate O. V.
Radhakrishnan as well as with proper briefing and liasoning with BSNL counsels
Advocate George Kruvila and BSNL Senior Advocate Jaju Babu, the petitioners
could not succeed in establishing their demand and have finally withdrawn the
court case. During the last 13 years from 2013 to 2026 there were many sittings
in CATs and High Court for this case.
Though
most of the above promoted JTOs took VRS from BSNL, Shri George Verghese, Ex CS
SNEA Kerala was personally present in all occasions in CAT and High Court and
after his enrolment as advocate in 2021, on behalf of SNEA, he was appearing
before CAT.
Finally,
recently on 11/02/2026 the Original Application 508 of 2018 before CAT
Ernakulam has been withdrawn by all the three applicants on their own. Copy<<<>>
Accordingly,
the OAs filed since 2013 are closed in Year 2026 without any benefit to any JTO
but delaying JTO to SDE Promotions for a minimum ten years. With this the
attempt BSNL Executives and mainly young JTOs were misled for more than 20
years without any legal ground by filing cases one after another.
Finally,
nothing has been achieved as was projected but precious time of eight years has
been wasted in overcoming hurdles in JTO to SDE Promotions from 2010 to 2018
and now after eight of SDE promotions in 2018, this court case is withdrawn by
applicants.
Thus
litigation continued for sixteen years i.e. from 2010 to 2026 and finally case is
closed with withdrawal of application but precious years of career of more than
10000 JTOs of BSNL wasted due to this continued
litigations with expenditure of lakhs of rupees from BSNL, applicants and SNEA.
Thus
prolonged process of repetitive litigation in courts delayed SDE promotions of
many JTOs for more than a decade. With this withdrawal of Court case by
applicants after a period of 15 years of litigation it is once again proved
that the stand taken by Management and SNEA was as per DoPT guidelines and nothing
wrong in it.
This is why
SNEA has been appealing to all executives in BSNL to avoid the court cases and
if any case is filed under any extreme conditions, then please do not demand
for staying ongoing promotions and let the promotions go ahead subject to
outcome of the court case so that justice, if any, prevails.
This is
a proud moment for SNEA in its struggle to extend justice to all, without
appeasement to none, establishing the proverb Truth alone Triumph/ Satyamev Jayte.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude with highest appreciation to Shri George Varghese, Former Circle Secretary SNEA Kerala for his tireless persuasion in this court case by taking personal interest and representing SNEA in its pursuit for justice that to be without charging even single rupee from SNEA and to Shri. Vimal Reghunath, Ex. AGS SNEA for assisting him in persuasion of these cases.
Central
Board of Trustees of EPFO in its 259 Board Meeting has recommended for
continuation of present EPF Interest Rate 8.25% for all EPF Account holders
during Year 2025-26. Press RLEASE <<<>>
EPFO Board
of Trustees has also approved pilot project for auto-initiation of claim
settlement in inoperative EPFO accounts with unclaimed balances.
This is
great relief to EPF Account holders who were under fear of reduction of EPF Interest
Rate and losses thereof.
After
long await of two months and continuous persuasion by NCOA, finally DPE has
issued orders for increase in IDA by 3.5 % w.e.f. 01/01/2026. Copy<<<>>
There
are some changes in this IDA order as it has been marked concerned
Administrative ministries and these Ministries will endorse these orders to
concerned CPSEs and in case of BSNL the same is sent to DoT.
DPE has called
status of implementation of Pay Revisions and its applicability to all CPSEs
and after prolonged persuasion also no data was received from certain CPSEs.
Hence, now DPE has held concerned administrative Ministries responsible for the
same and DPE will interact with CPSEs through its administrative ministries.
It is not clear that the same procedure is applicable only for this IDA order or the same will be applicable in all future orders for IDA.
SNEA has taken up this matter on platform of NCOA and we are pursuing with DPE for further clarity on this issue.
After long
await of two months and continuous pursuation by NCOA, finally DPE has issued
orders for increase in IDA by 3.5 % w.e.f. 01/01/2026. Copy<<<>>
There are
some changes in this IDA order as it has been marked concerned Administrative
ministries and these Ministries will endorse these orders to concerned CPSEs
and in case of BSNL the same is sent to DoT.
DPE has called
status of implementation of Pay Revisions and its applicability to all CPSEs
and after prolonged pursuation also no data was received from certain CPSEs.
Hence, now DPE has held concerned administrative Ministries responsible for the
same and DPE will interact with CPSEs through its administrative ministries.
It is not
clear that the same procedure is applicable only for this IDA order or the same
will be applicable in all future orders for IDA.
SNEA has
taken up this matter on platform of NCOA and we are pursuing with DPE for
further clarity on this issue.
DGM Trg
BSNL CO issued orders for postponement of dates of SET Notification and now
last date for registration is shifted from 07/03/2026 to 30/03/2026 and
Examination scheduled on 29/03/2026, will be notified at later stage. Copy<<<>>
This order
is issued in continuation to the discussions held with CMD BSNL on 26/02/2026
by the associations and response by the CMD BSNL.
Meantime
SNEA is pursuing for cancellation of SET Recruitment process with DoT by giving
factual position how the External SET recruitment process itself is defunct and
how internal talent is available to meet succession plan desired by Honourable
Minister of Communications to have its own Management of BSNL. Let us hope for the best.
Update
on Meeting of Associations with CMD BSNL: A
delegation comprising the General Secretaries of SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA,
and the President of AIBSNLEA along with other leaders, met the CMD BSNL
on 26/02/2026.
The
meeting was held in the Board room wherein Director HR and PGM Pers were also
present.
The
leaders demanded in one voice to withdraw an unofficial ban on all HR
activities and stop shifting every HR issue to April 2026.
We
conveyed mass unrest among the executives due to not considering any of the HR
issues including Request transfers from Tenure Completed executives and
non-issuing Promotions even after clearance of court cases.
CMD BSNL
informed that there is no ban and the issues are being sorted out but will be
decided in April by keeping in mind the targets of the year.
We
narrated that not clearing any of the HR issues has already caused negative
impact and demotivation among the executives and it is adversely affecting the
targets.
CMD
categorically informed that the issues are being looked into and nothing is
stopped and added that an issue like PRC needs some more time.
The Point
wise discussions are as follows.
1. Undue delay in AO to CAO Promotions: Leaders
raised serious concern over undue delay on issuing CAO promotions even after
clearance from the High Court and Directions from Supreme Court and this is
reason for mass unrest.
The CMD informed that management intends to take a legally vetted
step, as there have been many representations and notices. He pointed out that
such a step would make the order fool proof against any legal challenges. He
added that his aim is to see that once a promotion order is issued the same
cannot be challenged in any court.
Accordingly, BSNL has sought an opinion from the ASG, which is
expected by next week. He also stated that he, along with PGM Legal, is
personally following up to expedite the matter. Once the opinion is received,
BSNL will issue orders for the much-awaited promotions. Associations insisted
on the timeline and it was informed that the issue will be reviewed on receipt
of legal opinion and on positive recommendations for going ahead with
promotions, the orders will be issued immediately.
2. Deferment of SET Recruitment: The
association side expressed its unhappiness over the continuation of the
registration process despite the categorical assurance by management to defer
it.
The management informed that necessary action is being taken to
further extend the date of the examination. However, it was also stated that
there is huge pressure from the DoT/GoI to recruit fresh candidates in BSNL,
and hence immediate deferment may not be possible from BSNL side. Instead, they
proposed postponing it to seek time to convince DoT regarding the apprehensions
raised by the associations.
CMD BSNL shared that SET Recruitment is no way affecting the
serving executives and then we have categorically explained how it is affecting
career progression of existing executives and how it is wrongly projected as a
succession plan for ITS on deputation.
We said that any lateral entry of any fresher at a higher level
than JTO/JAO in unacceptable and we can’t allow that.
CMD BSNL directed PGM Pers to look into the concern expressed by
the associations and directed PGM Pers to update him accordingly. CMD BSNL informed that let the registration
process go ahead and issues can be discussed and decided and after review it
may continue or may be scrapped also. We categorically stated that this is in
complete contravention of the assurance made by management in the first week,
and if the process continues, the associations will be compelled to launch
organizational action programs to stop it. It was also highlighted that all
associations are united on this issue and a joint program will be launched.
3. Promotions in All Cadres for Eligible
Executives: Management informed that promotions are being delayed due to
conflicting approaches among stakeholders. We stated that all associations have
jointly submitted a proposal for promotions wherein all eligible executives can
be promoted. The proposal was found to be legally feasible, and an
administrative decision is required. The CMD replied that he is agreeable to
any proposal that does not result in an increase in posts. When it was
clarified that there would be no change in the sanctioned strength, he agreed
to discuss it further subject to no change in number of posts and directed Director HR and PGM Pers
to deliberate and submit a summary.
4. JTO to
SDE Promotions for Civil wing: We narrated that the reluctance of
Management on Promotions is clearly visible as the Proposal for JTO to SDE
Civil promotions has been awaiting final call in Pers section for last one
month and even after repeated assurances
given to us, no promotion order is issued.
CMD expressed displeasure and unawareness about it and asked PGM
Pers to check issues if any and see that promotion orders are issued. PGM Pers
assured for the same.
5. Review of policy for Deputation out of BSNL: As point
from management side, CMD BSNL narrated proposal to review present deputation policy so
that good number of BSNL Executives get opportunity for deputation for period
of three years in different organisations. He added that he will be pleased to
see that BSNL Executives are deputed to selected organisations with higher pay/
perks and at one step above their present grade in BSNL and stressed for a
transparent Deputation policy giving equal opportunity to all.
CMD BSNL expressed displeasure on practice adopted by some of
Executives in managing deputation and then creating pressure on management to
accept it despite not being eligible. He further said that in one of the cases,
a written explanation was given from BSNL.
6. Presence of BSNL on Social Media: The issue
of BSNL in social media and its positive and negative impacts were discussed in
depth and in conclusion CMD BSNL appealed leaders to make efforts for uplifted
brand image of BSNL in social media.
Subsequent
to the meeting, leaders of all associations discussed together on the outcome
of today's meeting and adherence to assurance by CMD BSNL and the way forward
for resolution of HR issues and keeping assurances by the Management.
It was
decided to wait until next week for response of the management and if
management does not come forward with fulfilment of the assurances made, a
joint action program will be decided and launched by all the participating
associations.