Sanction of Festival Advance – BSNLEU urges early decision.

Com. Animesh Mitra, GS, met Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director (HR), on 20.08.2025 and once again pressed for sanction of Festival Advance. He pointed out that BSNL’s revenue has improved in the 1st quarter of FY 2025-26 and reminded that the issue was earlier discussed in the Formal Meeting on 16.07.2025. Director (HR) had assured that the matter is on the agenda for discussion with CMD BSNL. With the festival season already underway—Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, and Deepawali—the Union has urged Management to take a positive decision without delay.