Times have changed for BSNL. From  an annual revenue of Rs. 40,000 crore and profit of Rs. 10,000 crore and a surplus cash of about Rs. 35,000 crore in Banks in 2005-06, BSNL reached a position in 2011- 12 posting a loss of about Rs. 8,000 crore.

The downfall has been mainly due to the anti-PSU policy of the government and the utter inefficiency of the BSNL Management. Rather we can say, complete mismanagement. Revenue has come down and from 2006-07 company had started becoming in loss.

And for the first time, for day-to-day expenses, BSNL has started taking loan. So far it was a debt-free company. But after taking the present loan of Rs. 1383 crore from Union Bank, it has become an indebted company.

Since BSNL has posted loss for three consecutive years, even the ‘Mini Ratna’ status awarded to it may be taken back.

It is a serious situation. We have to take urgent steps to ensure that the government takes pro-BSNL decisions and the management is compelled to perform so that development and expansion work is done. The mindset of the workers also should be raised to higher levels.

There is no time to waste.