21 - May - 2026

Important meeting held between AUAB leadership and CMD BSNL on burning issues.

On 19th evening, the AUAB leadership met Shri J. Robert Ravi, CMD BSNL, and discussed several burning issues concerning employees and the Organisation. During the meeting, the leadership strongly demanded payment of IDA w.e.f. 01.01.2026. CMD BSNL informed that the matter is being actively pursued with DoT to ensure payment of the IDA arrears along with this month’s salary. The AUAB leadership also raised the serious issue of manhandling of a JTO in Gujarat Circle and demanded stringent action against the TIP involved. Other important issues discussed included release of pending Kashmir Valley allowance, settlement of Tamil Nadu and Chennai issues and the need for a formal meeting by CMD BSNL with Unions and Associations to update them on the Management’s action plan for the growth and development of BSNL and resolution of HR issues. CMD BSNL listened to the concerns raised by the leadership and assured that necessary action would be taken on all the issues discussed.