The GoM on Revival of BSNL and MTNL will have its second meeting on 30th July 2013. The first meeting was held on 12th June 2013, in which the BSNL and MTNL management presented about the financial assistance required from the government. It is reported that a demand for Rs.22,964 crore was presented including for both the PSUs, especially connected with the spectrum issues, mandatory provisions for PSUs and government departments to take PSU connections, entry in to broadcast sector etc.

MTNL reported a net loss of Rs 5,321.12 crore for 2012-13, compared to Rs 4,109.78 crore in 2011-12. BSNL loss for 2012-13 is reported at Rs 8,198 crore, compared Rs 8,851 crore posted in 2011-12.

The Forum of BSNL Unions had given a detailed memorandum to the GoM and requested for a meeting to present its views. But so far, there is no communications from the GoM. However, copies of the Memorandum submitted by the Forum have been handed over to many Members of Parliament, who have written to the Chairman of the GoM P.Chidambaram to consider the view points of the Forum.

The Forum leaders at SSA / Circle level should take the initiative in meeting the Members of Parliament in their areas and handover the copy of memorandum requesting them support our cause and write to the Chairman, GoM. So far the Forum at national level has got information of only about meeting about 30 MPs.