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National Security Council supports local telecom manufacturing

15 Wednesday May 2013

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What the unions and sensible persons have been telling all along, the National Security Council have also taken the same stand now. It has supported the position taken by the DOT, that local manufacturing of telecom equipment should be given priority compared to im[port of the same.

Lakhs of crores of rupees had already gone to the foreign companies towards import of telecom gear. But it is not the reason for the present sand of the NSC and DOT. It is the security concern. They are worried about the equipments imported by Chinese companies, Huawei and ZTE. Since the Chinese equipments are cheap, most of the private companies have been importing the same. But it was when BSNL planned to purchase equipment from these Chines companies that the security alert became stronger.

Any way, the decision to focus on local manufacturing is a wise decision. We have got C-DOT, ITI, Telecom Factories etc. which can a play a big role in R&D and also manufacturing. Whether DOT and BSNL will utilise the opportunity and start manufacturing in a sizable way? It has got to be seen.

Who is responsible for the delay for Defence networks?

15 Wednesday May 2013

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For releasing the precious spectrum with the Defence services, the Govt. entrusted DOT to make alternate communication net works for the armed forces. DoT has entrusted the task with the BSNL and MTNL. Accordingly the Defence has vacated 40Mhz spectrum in 2009 with the condition that the new network will be ready within 3 years. Although that period is over in 2012 itself, the defence net work still not ready. Naturally the Defence Department has protested strongly against the delay.

What the DOT and BSNL say? According to media reports, the main reason is the lack of funds. While the DOT has demanded Rs. 6,767 crore for the project, the Planning Commission has allotted only Rs. 800 crore so far. Then how the work can be completed?

This is a good project for BSNL to execute. Much pressure is required to be put on the government to allocate sufficient funds for the same.

Forum meets CMD on revival of BSNL

14 Tuesday May 2013

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The leaders of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations met the CMD BSNL today, 14th May  as part of its decision meet the BSNL Management, Secretary DOT, Ministers, MPs etc in order to garner support for the revival of BSNL and necessary action in this connection. The leaders explained in detail about the main issues, the need for the BSNL management to present its case without fear or shyness and vigorously push up its demands with the DOT/Government. CMD also agreed to the suggestions and also assured that all out efforts will be made in this connection.

All the MPs in Delhi has been contacted by the Delhi comrades and memorandum given to them. In the same way, our comrades at all SSA/Circle levels should meet the local MP and submit the memorandum and also present our case effectively with the request that the issue may be brought to the notice of the GoM and the government.

Telecom – Refund for surrendered spectrum to BSNL, MTNL

14 Tuesday May 2013

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It is reported that DOT has recommended to the Group of Ministers headed by P.Chidambaram, Finance Minister, that BSNL and MTNL be refunded the amount for the surrendered spectrum by them. The amount will come to Rs. 6,275 Crore for BSNL and Rs. 4,534 to MTNL.

The recommendation is based on the fact that no mention was made when the spectrum was allotted to the PSUs that they will not be refunded if the spectrum is surrendered as was made in the case of the private operators. Both the PSUs are in loss for the last four years and the GoM is to find out ways and means to revitalise and revive them.

The Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations have already submitted many suggestions/proposals for the revival of the PSUs, in which one of the demands is the same as above.

BSNL to form new company for hiving towers

13 Monday May 2013

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It is reported that BSNL is planning to hive of its 70,000 and odd mobile towers in to a separate company and share the infrastructure with private companies. This is said to be to increase its revenue. In the same way BSNL is proposing to hive its land bank assets also. there are about 4,400 hectares of BSNL land mainly in the heart of the cities and towns. Corporates are very much interested in getting these priceless assets for lease or purchase. Details of the proposals are not known.

BSNL may be directed by DOT to construct about 3,000 mobile towers in the North-East and naxal affected areas of 7 states. The USOF is expected to allot about Rs. 3,000 crore for this purpose. the government is yet to take the decision.

BSNL Unions/Assns call for strike on 78.2% IDA demand

10 Friday May 2013

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The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations has decided to organise agitational programmes culminating in an Indefinite Strike with effect from 12th June 2013 demanding the implementation of the 2012 June Strike agreement on 78.2% IDA fixation. It is almost one year since the agreement has been made, but so far the orders have not been issued. Though the BSNL Board has approved, the delay is caused due to non-approval by DOT. BSNL Management has not made effective pressure to get it approved and orders issued.

The programme of actions include demonstrations on 22-05-2013, dharna on 05-06-2013 and Indefinite Strike w.e.f. 12th June on the exact date when the agreement was signed in 2012.

All the Unions/Associations have called upon the workers to implement the programmes effectively to compel the BSNL/DOT to issue the orders without any further delay.

Hearty Congratulations and Thanks Comrades!

18 Thursday Apr 2013

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Once again BSNL Employees Union has won the VI Membership Verification with huge margin. Out of the total 204468 votes BSNLEU got 99,380 votes and won with 48.6 %. NFTE came second with 61,915 votes with 30.28% and FNTO with 14,088 votes and 6.89%. BSNLEU and NFTE will get recognition and seats in the council, but FNTO will neithr get recognition nor seats. FNTO and  BTEU(BSNL)with 2.2% votes will get certain limited trade union facilities.

BSNLEU got its percentage of votes increased from 46.57% in the last verification to 48.6% this time. It won in ALTTC, Haryana, Punjab, Chennai, Gujarat etc. where it failed in the last verification and increased its voting % in almost all the circles. If the % is calculated on the polled votes as is the case in all elections, it will be 51.45%, more than 50% of the polled votes. It is a great victory. The council seats will be calculated on the % of votes received by BSNLEU and NFTE.

I congratulate all the comrades who have made all efforts in support of BSNLEU and thank them. I also greet our alliance partners in United Forum who made this great victory.

 

 

 

BSNL floats new tender for 63 million mobile equipments

27 Thursday Dec 2012

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It is reported tht BSNL has floated a tender for 63 million mobile lines for further expansion. After the continuous pressure from the Joint Forum and consequent agitation, a tender was floated for 14.37 million lines, but the West Zone supply was not made since the ITI, which was given the tender as per the reservation quota did not accept the same. Now including that missed supply, the tender is floated

Make 18th September Demonstration a big success

06 Thursday Sep 2012

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The decision of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations to organise Lunch Hour Demonstration on 18th September on the ITS repatriation issue is appropriate.

Either all the officials/officers in BSNL should be absorbed in BSNL or all of them have to be repatriated to DOT. There can not be two types of employees/officers, one absorbed and the other on deputation. Common sense and equal justice require the same.

The government has to act immediately. It is for this purpose the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations have called for the programme. Make it a complete success through maximum participation.

Agitational programme on ITS issue by Forum of BSNL Unions

04 Tuesday Sep 2012

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In the meeting today of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations, it has been decided to organise a lunch hour dharna on 18th September 2012 to be followed by more programmes demanding completion of the repatriation of ITS.

The details of the meeting including decisions on other issues will be published later. The Lunch hour programme should be jointly held every where. Make it a complete success.