The BSNL Corporate office has issued instructions regarding fixation of pay of TTA who is appointed as Direct JTO 2017 batch. This demand was raised by BMS for a very lonv time. For details see link orders as below.

Membership change window will be open from 16.06.2026 to 15.07.2026 – Circle and District Secretaries are requested to take immediate action on the subject.
BSNL Corporate Office issued the notification for change of membership subscription to unions and associations in BSNL. ESS Portal will remain open from 16.06.2026 to 15.07.2026 as per the existing procedure.

In a major relief to BSNL finances, the Government has finally agreed to collect Pension Contribution in respect of serving employees appointed by DOT on actual pay drawn and not on maximum of pay.
This issue was nagging for the past 20 years. The unions and Associations demanded this from government as BSNL’s finances were takibg a hit. After many years of push and pull the government of India has finally agreed to collect Pension Contribution at actual pay drawn. This will take effect from 01.09.2025. However our resolve to give it retrospective effect remains. As this would give much needed relief to BSNL. For details see link Orders

The Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch comprising of Unions and Associations in BXNL has served a notice for agitation to BSNL Management. For details see link Demands

BSNL Corporate office releases orders for payment of IDA @ of 1.6% wef 1.4.2026. Finally the msn nadeb stalemate in IDA issue is resolved now once for all. We thank the BMS central leadership for standing by with the BTEU BSNL, AIGETOA and BDPS.
For detailed order see link Orders

*DoT Issued Revision of Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) rates for Executives and Non-Unionized Supervisors of BSNL – Effective from 01.01.2026 :*

Much awaited orders on IDA increase has been issued by DoT. The stand of BTEU & BDPS stands vindicated that it was a natural outcome and need to be followed with sincerity. Finally the orders have been issued in line with the desired demands. Thanks to GS BMS and Telecom Prabhari BMS for their intervention and follow up at DoT as well at highest Level.
For details see link Orders

*Massive Organizational Programs “Delhi Chalo – Maha Dharna” Announced by BDM Under Guidance of BMS :*

A meeting of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) was held on 19th May 2026 through online mode. The meeting was attended by the constituents of BDM, including Telecom Prabhari BMS Shri Ashok Kumar Ji. The meeting was also attended by GS MTNL MS Sh D R Singh Ji.

At the outset, Chairman BDM and GS AIGETOA Shri Ravi Shil Verma opened the meeting with a strong emphasis on the urgent need for action programs in pursuit of the long pending issues pertaining to the employees, viz. implementation of 3rd PRC, residual issues of 2nd PRC i.e. Pay Scales, Pay Loss and 30% SAB contribution, promotions for all eligible employees, creation of an internal managerial hierarchy in BSNL, One Company-One Policy, restoration of all allowances and perquisites, immediate scrapping of the SET Recruitment Process, settlement of pending committee reports and resolution of BSNL viability related issues. Convener BDM and GS BTEU BSNL Shri R C Pandey outlined the proposed action programs. Shri Hari Sowani Ji, GS BDPS, and Shri Ratnesh Kumar Ji, President BDPS, highlighted the long pending issue of pension revision for BSNL/MTNL pensioners. GS MTNLMS Shri D R Singh highlighted the issues pertaining to the employees of MTNL. The meeting also deliberated extensively on the issue of appointment of a regular CMD for BSNL and MTNL, considering it crucial for organizational stability and effective decision making.

The meeting unanimously agreed on the need for immediate intervention by BMS on the issues and to initiate the proposed action programs without further delay. The All India Secretary and Telecom Prabhari of BMS extended solidarity with the employees of BSNL and MTNL and reaffirmed the commitment of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh to ensure resolution of the issues raised by the constituents. *_Shri Ashok Kumar Ji also emphasized that the Government must be persuaded to mandate the usage of BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G technology by all Central and State Government organizations and PSUs. The Telecom Prabhari further stated that the Central Leadership of BMS would participate in the action programs and extend all necessary support to its affilates under the banner of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch._*

The Convener and Chairman of BDM also informed the house that notice in this regard could have been served earlier but we came to know through whatsapp circulations that another group under the banner of AUAB had decided to launch certain action programs. BDM did not served the notice because it did not want to create an impression of a divided house in BSNL by initiating parallel agitational programs. It was further informed that a written communication had already been sent to AUAB seeking confirmation regarding the proposed programs to be launched by them. However, neither any communication has been received from them nor has any notice been served by them in this regard till date. Hence, the house felt that it would not be prudent to wait any longer.

*Accordingly, the meeting decided to organize a massive full-day “Maha Dharna – Delhi Chalo” program in the last week of July 2026 to press upon the Government for immediate resolution of the issues pertaining to BSNL and MTNL employees.*

*Prior to the Maha Dharna, a series of organizational and awareness programs shall be organized across the country, including:*

*_1] Submission of Memorandums to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Governors and Members of Parliament._*

*_2] Massive Social Media Campaign on issues related to 3rd PRC, residual issues of 2nd PRC, One Company-One Policy and appointment of regular CMD for BSNL/MTNL._*

*_3] Lunch Hour Demonstrations._*

*_4] Relay Hunger Fast._*

*_5] Organizational outreach and mass mobilization programs._*

Earlier, in a recent meeting held between Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch (BDM) and the Central Headquarters leadership of BMS, it was collectively decided to intensify the struggle through strong field-level organizational programs. Accordingly, a massive “Chalo Delhi” campaign culminating in a Maha Dharna at New Delhi shall be organised under the patronage and guidance of BMS, wherein the CHQ leadership of BMS will also actively participate in the organizational program.

*The constituents of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch have decided to meet at Delhi on 25th May 2026 and serve the notice for the Action Programs.*

The developments have further strengthened the resolve of the constituents of Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch to carry forward the movement in a united, determined and decisive manner for safeguarding the interests of BSNL and MTNL employees and pensioners.

*All Circles must start gearing up for the actions.*
Ravi Shil Verma R C Pandey Hari Sowani Bteu Bsnl Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
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Update on the implementation of IDA increase in BSNL wef 01.01.2026:

BSNL Board has approved the implementation of Increased IDA in BSNL wef 01.01.2026.

The issue has arisen because DoT, instead of recommending and endorsing the orders to BSNL has sought concurrence of BSNL Board that BSNL can bear the expenditure through its internal accruals. This was firmly objected by General Secretary of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh through its letter dated 29.04.2026 citing its contradiction with the set norms and procedure as DA revision is based on the inflation index and not related with the affordability of a company to bear the expenditure. BMS also demanded to arrange for the implementation in the salary of month of May 2026.

As Formal Board Meeting would have taken some time to be convened, BSNL Apex body decided to get the same approved through Circulation instead of waiting for a physical meeting to convene. BSNL Board has approved the proposal and the letter in this regard is being sent to DoT today for issuance of the orders.

It is also understood that future IDA increase has also been delinked with the Board approval making the future IDA increase implementation smooth without linking to any affordability clause.

We express our thanks to the BSNL Management for realising the urgent need for the implementation of IDA increase and taking all possible actions to expedite the same. Time and again we have been empasising that this issue is a procedural issue and shall definitely be taken care of by the management.

We also express our gratitude to the BMS leadership also for raising the issue firmly and sqaurely at higher echelons.

The larger focus of BDM remains on the resolution of the issues pertaining to PPP and PRC. At the same time we remain committed to ensure that small procedural issues do not meet any roadblocks and sails towards resolution.

Letter sent to DoT. All future IDA increase payments shall be extended with approval of CMD BSNL. No Board approval is required for the future payments of IDA revision.

Thanks to GS BMS for timely and proactive intervention. In the same way, we will achieve 3rd PRC also.

Team AIGETOA, BTEU and BDPS.

Bharatiya Doorsanchar Manch

The Bharatiya Doorsanchar Pensioners Sangh has addressed to 8th CPC Chairman om Pension revision to BSNL pensioners. For details see link Issues taken up.