The three-day dharna programme entered its second day today, with increased participation from employees, pensioners and casual/contract workers in different parts of the country. It is encouraging to see senior citizens and pensioners participating in the dharna along with BSNL employees. Speakers from BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF addressed the gatherings, highlighting the genuine demands of the employees, pensioners and workers and strengthening the ongoing struggle. Some Circle Unions are yet to send their reports and photographs to CHQ. As a result, CHQ has not been able to publish their photographs on the CHQ website. We hope that these Circle Unions will send their reports and photographs on the concluding day of the dharna programme, enabling CHQ to highlight their participation.

Some ST employees in Maharashtra circle are being deprived of their due NEPP financial upgradation due to the requirement of a caste validity certificate. The issue has been pending for a long time, and the Circle Union has been pursuing the matter with the Circle Administration. Due to the unilateral action of the BSNL Management, these officials are being denied their due financial upgradation, even though their promotions have been withheld. The issue was also raised in the Maharashtra Circle Council meeting. CHQ has drawn the attention of the Director (HR), BSNL, and requested immediate action to grant the due, time-bound NEPP financial upgradation to the serving and retired ST employees by relaxing the condition of vigilance clearance, without any further delay.

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Some officials transferred to their hometowns under Rule-9 on spouse grounds are still awaiting retention in their present OA/BA. CHQ has written to the Director (HR), BSNL, requesting the retention of Shri Brijesh Kumar Singh, JE, Moradabad, who was relieved from Bareilly BA on 02.07.2026 on completion of the two-year tenure under Rule-9. While Himachal Pradesh Circle is presently surplus in the JE cadre, the official is being sent back to his parent Circle. Yesterday, Com. Animesh Mitra, GS, met Shri Rajeev Kumar Kaushik, PGM (SR) and discussed on the subject. Today, CHQ submitted a letter to the Director (HR), requesting immediate action and consideration of the case on sympathetic and humanitarian grounds.

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The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) has recently issued an important order regarding employees appointed on Compassionate Grounds. As per the order, the date of application for Compassionate Ground Appointment shall be considered as the crucial date for extending the benefits of the Old Pension Scheme under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021. BSNLEU has requested the Secretary, DoT, to extend this benefit to BSNL employees who were appointed by BSNL but had submitted their applications during the DoT period. The Union has also requested the issuance of Presidential Orders to employees who submitted their applications for Compassionate Ground Appointment on or before 30.09.2000 and were subsequently appointed by BSNL.

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The three-day dharna programme has commenced in different parts of the country with the participation of regular employees, pensioners, and casual and contract workers. CHQ has received reports that the dharna programmes are being organised at various OAs and BAs by BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF. The major demands include relaxation of the Affordability Clause to facilitate Wage Revision for BSNL employees, Pension Revision, implementation of 7th CPC pay scales for Casual Labourers, and payment of minimum wages to contract workers. The three-day dharna programme, called by the BSNL Coordination Committee, will continue up to 24th July 2026 to draw the attention of the Government and BSNL Management towards these long-pending and genuine demands.

The Circle Conference of BSNLEU, Chhattisgarh Circle, was held at Durg Telephone Exchange on 21st July 2026, with the impressive participation of BSNL employees despite heavy rain. The conference demonstrated the organisational strength of BSNLEU in Chhattisgarh Circle. Veteran leader Com. S. H. Dani presided over the conference. In his inaugural address, he explained the prevailing political situation in the country. Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, BSNLEU, strongly criticised the Central Government for weakening the PSUs, including BSNL, and blocking the 3rd Pay Revision for BSNL employees by citing the “Affordability Clause”, while simultaneously claiming credit for the revival of BSNL as a profitable company. During the delegates session, Com. R. S. Bhatt, Circle Secretary, placed the Secretariat report, which was followed by a meaningful discussion with the active participation of a good number of delegates. The conference accepted the challenge of making BSNLEU the No.1 recognised union in Chhattisgarh Circle in the next Membership Verification. At the concluding of the discussion, Com. R. S. Bhatt, Circle Secretary and Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, clarified the issues raised by the delegates. The conference elected Com. Digvijay Singh as President and Com. Satish Meshram as Circle Secretary for the next term.

The BSNL Co-ordination Committee is launching the second phase of its agitational programme from 22nd July 2026, with a three-day Dharna programme demanding the immediate settlement of the long-pending Wage Revision issue. The Wage Agreement file has been pending with the DoT since 12.02.2026, as the Government has not yet relaxed the Affordability Clause. The issue has become more urgent with the 4th Pay Revision Commission approaching. All units are requested to make maximum efforts to mobilise staff and ensure the participation of 100% of our members in the three-day Dharna programme. Leaders of other unions and associations may also be invited to address the Dharna, with a view to building broader unity for future nationwide agitational programmes. Make the 3-day Dharna programme a grand success!

21 - Jul - 2026

22 जुलाई से 3-दिन का धरना कार्यक्रम - ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा कर्मचारियों को एकजुट करें।

बीएसएनएल कोऑर्डिनेशन कमिटी 22 जुलाई 2026 से अपने आंदोलन का दूसरा चरण शुरू कर रही है। इसमें लंबे समय से अटके वेतन संशोधन (Wage Revision) के मुद्दे को तुरंत सुलझाने की मांग को लेकर तीन दिन का धरना दिया जाएगा। वेतन समझौते (Wage Agreement) की फ़ाइल 12.02.2026 से DoT के पास अटकी हुई है, क्योंकि सरकार ने अभी तक 'अफ़ोर्डेबिलिटी क्लॉज़' (Affordability Clause) में ढील नहीं दी है। चौथे वेतन संशोधन आयोग (4th Pay Revision Commission) के आने के कारण यह मुद्दा और भी ज़रूरी हो गया है। सभी यूनिट्स से अनुरोध है कि वे कर्मचारियों को एकजुट करने की पूरी कोशिश करें और तीन दिन के धरने में हमारे 100% सदस्यों की भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करें। भविष्य के देशव्यापी आंदोलनों के लिए व्यापक एकता बनाने के मकसद से, धरने को संबोधित करने के लिए दूसरे यूनियनों और एसोसिएशनों के नेताओं को भी आमंत्रित किया जा सकता है। 3-दिन के धरने को ज़बरदस्त सफल बनाएं !

The BSNLEU CTD Circle Union successfully celebrated its Silver Jubilee at Kolkata on 20th July, 2026 with enthusiastic participation of members and well-wishers. Com. P. Abhimanyu, Vice President, Com. Sisir Kumar Roy, Vice President and Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary, attended the function. The programme was conducted by Com. Jayanta Ghosh, president of Kolkata Telephones while Com. Shankar Nepal, Circle Secretary, delivered the inaugural address. The CHQ leaders recalled the formation of BSNLEU at Visakhapatnam in 2001 and highlighted the Union's 25-year journey, its achievements and the challenges facing BSNL employees, including issues related to Wage Revision (PRC). They also emphasised the importance of the forthcoming 10th Membership Verification and called upon members to strengthen the union. The celebration began with a colourful cultural programme presented by BSNLEU members. The active participation of AIBDPA and CTTMU members reflected the unity of the BSNL Coordination Committee in Kolkata Telephones. The programme concluded successfully with a houseful gathering and renewed commitment to the unity and struggles of the working class.

The increase of 3.5% IDA effective from 1st July, 2026 had already been widely reported in the media. Subsequently, on 17th July 2026, the DPE issued the official order directing Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to implement the revised IDA and make payment with immediate effect.

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The Strategic Review & Planning Meeting (SRPM) held on 13th July 2026 reviewed BSNL's encouraging performance in the first quarter of FY 2026–27. BSNL recorded 10% year-on-year growth in operating revenue, increasing from ₹4,017 crore to ₹4,418 crore. Enterprise Business registered 19.2% growth, while Consumer Mobility grew by 8%. Maharashtra Circle was among the circles appreciated for its excellent performance. These achievements are the direct result of the hard work, commitment and dedication of BSNL employees and executives, who have delivered despite severe staff shortages, increasing workload and intense competition. The results once again prove that employees are BSNL's greatest strength. BSNLEU congratulates the entire BSNL workforce for this achievement. At the same time, we demand that the Government and BSNL Management match their appreciation with concrete action by immediately settling the 3rd PRC and other pending issues. The workforce that has delivered growth deserves justice, not just appreciation. A stronger BSNL can be built only by strengthening and respecting its employees.

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The Membership switch-over programme was successfully completed on 15.07.2026. CHQ has received encouraging reports from several circles indicating that a good number of employees have joined BSNLEU. CHQ extends its Red Salutes and warm greetings to all the new comrades who have joined our organisation. Some of the reports received so far are as follows:

• Rajasthan Circle – 70

• Bihar Circle – 50

• Assam –  47

• Telangana – 30

• Jharkhand Circle – 30

• J&K Circle – 28

Reports from other circles are still awaited. CHQ congratulates all the Circle, District and Branch Unions for their dedicated efforts in making the membership switch-over programme a success.

The BSNL Coordination Committee today organised a countrywide demonstration at the BA/OA level demanding the relaxation of the Affordability Clause to facilitate the implementation of the Wage Agreement for BSNL employees. The programme also served as part of the campaign for the March to Parliament on 7th August, 2026. CHQ has received encouraging reports from various circles highlighting the enthusiastic participation of employees, pensioners, casual labourers and contract workers. The demonstrations strongly projected the demands for relaxation of the Affordability Clause, implementation of the Wage Agreement, Pension Revision on IDA pay scales, and implementation of minimum wages for contract workers. The BSNL Coordination Committee of BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF extends its warm greetings and Red Salutes to all the leaders, activists and participants who made today's programme a grand success.

Today BSNL Co-Ordination Committee of BSNLEU, AIBDPA & BSNL CCWF issued a notice to DoT Secretary and CMD BSNL for holding various agitational programmes for settlement of long pending demands.

 Charter of demands.

• Relax the “Affordability Clause” of the 3rd PRC for BSNL and approve the Wage Revision for the Non-Executive employees w.e.f. 01.01.2017.

• Settle the Pension Revision of BSNL pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2017.

• Stop retrenchment of contract workers, ensure payment of minimum wages and implement the 7th CPC pay scales for Casual Labourers and TSMs.

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15 - Jul - 2026

Hindi translation of "BSNL Coordination Committee issued notice for agitational programmes for early resolution of burning issues."

बीएसएनएल कोऑर्डिनेशन कमिटी ने अहम मुद्दों के जल्द समाधान के लिए आंदोलन के कार्यक्रमों का नोटिस जारी किया।

आज BSNLEU, AIBDPA और BSNL CCWF की बीएसएनएल कोऑर्डिनेशन कमिटी ने DoT सेक्रेटरी और सीएमडी बीएसएनएल को लंबे समय से लंबित मांगों को पूरा करने के लिए अलग-अलग आंदोलन कार्यक्रम आयोजित करने का नोटिस जारी किया।

मांगों का चार्टर :

• बीएसएनएल के लिए तीसरे पीआरसी की "अफोर्डेबिलिटी क्लॉज़" (क्षमता संबंधी शर्त) में ढील दी जाए और नॉन-एग्जीक्यूटिव कर्मचारियों के लिए 01.01.2017 से वेतन संशोधन (Wage Revision) को मंज़ूरी दी जाए।

• बीएसएनएल पेंशनभोगियों की पेंशन में संशोधन (Pension Revision) को 01.01.2017 से लागू किया जाए।

• कॉन्ट्रैक्ट वर्करों की छंटनी रोकी जाए, न्यूनतम वेतन का भुगतान सुनिश्चित किया जाए और कैज़ुअल लेबर व TSMs के लिए 7वें सीपीसी के वेतनमान लागू किए जाएं।