Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations met Smt. Rita Teotia, Additional Secretary, DOT, and discussed about the issues to be settled before any merger can take place between BSNL and MTNL. Addl. Secretary gave a patient hearing to the points raised by Convener. Copy of the Memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister by the Forum and also issues raised with the CMD for Revival of BSNL were handed over to the Addl. Secretary.
Smt.Rita Teotia, Addl. Secretary, explained that certain committees/groups have been formed to discuss in detail the issues concerned with the merger and the issues raised by the Forum will also be taken in to consideration. She stated that the merger is intended for the revival of both PSUs. She also stated that full co-operation of the staff is required for better service to the customers.