The Administrator of Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is reported to have denied the request of the BSNL for subsidy support to meet the losses being incurred for operating wire line connections in rural areas.  BSNL had shown that about Rs. 10,000 crore  loss is incurred by the company for implementing the social commitment of the government in providing connections in the rural areas/villages.

The Government, which has taken away all the surplus cash of the BSNL through 3G,BWA Spectrum charges, Notional loan, Dividend etc. is refusing to help it at the time of crisis.  The JAC and Unions have to take up the issue with the DOT and the Minister urgently.