BSNLEU met Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD BSNL, yesterday the 21.05.2026, and discussed some of the burning issues of the employees. Com.Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com.P.Abhimanyu, Vice President, participated in the meeting and held detailed discussions as given below:-

The DoT has finally issued the order for payment of IDA w.e.f. 01.01.2026. Today morning, Com. Animesh Mitra, General Secretary and Com. P. Abhimanyu, Vice President (CHQ), met Shri S.P. Singh, PGM(Estt.), for discussion on some burning issues. During the discussion, Shri S.P. Singh informed that the file has been cleared and the IDA arrear can now be paid along with this month’s salary. This is a major victory for the united and sustained struggle of the Executives and Non-Executives against the anti-worker stand of the government. Due to continuous pressure and agitational programmes conducted by the All Unions and Associations (AUAB), the DPE was compelled to remove the para 5, for the IDA payment w.e.f. 01.04.2026.

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.

The circular related to the decisions and future course of action of the online Central Secretariat meeting held on 17.05.2026 has already been issued by CHQ. All CEC members are requested to take appropriate action for effective implementation of the decisions at circle and district levels. The circular has been shared with CEC members through WhatsApp and hard copies have been sent to the District Secretaries by post.