Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA met Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL on 29th April 2016 and pressed for early restoration of the medical allowance to the pensioners, which was withdrawn earlier on the plea of lack of funds.  The hardships being faced by the retired officials were brought to the notice of the CMD BSNL in detail. Com. Namboodiri stated that even the National Council, the priority of restoring it to pensioners has been demanded.

CMD stated that the matter will be considered.