The WWCC Convention was held on 12.07.2024 in Kolhapur surpassed all expectations. Distinguished speakers included Com. Nageshkumar Nalawade, Circle President, Smt. Arundhati Mahadik, President Bhagirath Mahila Udyog, Shri Arvind Patil, PGM Kolhapur, Com. Mohammad Jakati, CS AIBDPA, Com. Ganesh Hinge, CS BSNLEU, and Com. Madhuri Patil, Circle Org. Secretary. The event saw enthusiastic participation from WWCC members from all over Maharashtra, as well as many local participants from Kolhapur. Commendable organisation was ensured by Com. Vijayanand Mane, DP Kolhapur, Com.Nitin Deshpande, DS Kolhapur, Com. Bapu Kamble, District Executive, Com. Jayakumar Kharwade, District Executive, and their team. Special thanks to the BSNL Kolhapur administration for their invaluable support. Kudos to WWCC Convenor Com. Sucheta Patankar and Co-Convenor Com. Manjusha Lachke for their tireless efforts in making the event a grand success.

Corporate Office has implemented the Voluntary Group Health Insurance Policy for BSNL employees w.e.f. 25.07.2024, vide their letter dated 12.07.2024. Details of the GHI are appended herewith.

The last date for submission of Membership change over forms is on 15th July. It is reported to CHQ that in many circles, the circle and district unions are busy in meeting with the general members in collecting the membership form in favour of BSNLEU. In a few circles, special meetings are taking place to approach the members and to collect the membership form for our union. Circle Unions are requested to make all out efforts by organizing programmes in order to see that the common members are contacted and membership form is collected. The Circle and district secretaries are also requested to submit the duly filled in membership forms are submitted to respective accounts officers, latest before the closure of working hours on 15^th July 2024. Please send the report on newly enrolled membership by 16^th July, to CHQ.

आईडीए में 01-07-2024 से 1.0% की वृद्धि की उम्मीद है।

श्रम ब्यूरो द्वारा 10-07-2024 को जारी उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक संख्या के अनुसार, 2007 के वेतन-मान और पेंशन के लिए आईडीए *01-07-2024 से 216.8% से बढ़कर 217.8%* होने की उम्मीद है। शुद्ध वीआईडीए वृद्धि 1.0% होगी। यह डीपीई द्वारा आदेश जारी करने के बाद देय होगी।

(साथी मिहिर दासगुप्ता, पूर्व सहायक महासचिव से इनपुट के अनुसार)

As per Consumer Price Index numbers released by Labour Bureau on 10.07.2024, IDA for the 2007 Pay Scales and Pension is expected to increase from 216.8% to 217.8%, w.e.f 01-07-2024. The net IDA increase will be 1.0%. This will be payable after DPE issuing the order.

[ With inputs from Com.Mihir Dasgupta, former AGS.]