A meeting was held today on 04.11.2019, between Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad ji, Hon’ble Minister for Communications and the Unions & Associations of BSNL, at Sanchar Bhawan. Shri Anshu Prakash, Secretary(Telecom),Sh P K Purwar ,CMD BSNL, Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL, were also present.
Sh Manoj Dwivedi, President TOABSNL and Anil Tiwari GS TOA BSNL and Sh R.C.Pandey, GS BTEU BSNL, Rajeev Singh, President BTEU Corporate office branch, represented BMS.
A Shawl, bouquet and Sriphal were presented to the Hon’ble Minister.
In his address, the Hon’ble Minister stated that the BSNL revival package, that has been approved by the Cabinet, is the last opportunity to revive the PSU and that everyone should ensure the early revival of BSNL. The Minister reiterated that he has given a Very loud and clear message that, BSNL will not be closed down, disinvested or handed over to a third party. He also laid emphasis on Land monetisation. The Hon’ble Minister further stated that, the various departments would be requested to use BSNL’s services.
As regards VRS, the Hon’ble Minister repeatedly told that it should be made a success. There was a demand for implementation of 3rd PRC to which it was stated that this would be addressed separately at a later stage.
With regards to the quarters under occupation of officials and who apply for VR, they will be allowed to retain till they attain 60 years of age. He further stated for a healthy competition Govt controlled PSU is very much needed.
He further stated that accountability will be fixed from top from now onwards strictly. The MOC has further directed the BSNL management to circulate the details of the VRS package by answering all the apprehensions of the employees immediately.
The BMS delegation thanked the Hon’ble Minister for his efforts in getting BSNL’s revival package approved by the Cabinet and assured him of our continued support.
The delegation of TOA/BTEU BSNL BMS was accompanied by Aigetoa,BESA,BEA,BSNLOA,FNTO and others.
With this a Final Green Signal was shown by MOC and VRS Link was opened Today Dated 04.11.2019 in late Evening around 5 PM but soon Crashed .The link will be reopened tomorrow dated 05.11.2019.