Most of the ITS officers who are working in BSNL and MTNL have not opted for absorption in the PSU, despite many chances given to them. While the 3,50,000 executives and non-executives at the time of corporatisation in 2000 got absorbed in BSNL, only very few ITS officers got absorbed. First they were on deputation and are now on permanent deputation to BSNL, but keep their lien in Government. They take all benefits of both Government and BSNL, but their future is not connected with the future of BSNL. If BSNL improves, they also get benefit. But if it goes down, there is no loss for them. They are under the safety of government service. This is an anomolous situation.
The future of BSNL depends a lot on the leadership of the organisation. For an effective, determined, committed, sincere and inspiring leadership, they should belong to the company and not to an outside organisation.
There should be a balance between personal interest and public interest.
I am not against the ITS officers or are not underrating their capabilities. I am only stating that they should belong to BSNL and use their capabilities for the same. This is a critical situation for BSNL. Either they should belong and work for BSNL or should belong and work for Government. Keeping their legs in two boats is to nobody’s gain.