The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Revival of BSNL/MTNL will meet again on 30th July. The first meeting was held on 12th June.

In the last meeting the DOT has presented the position of both BSNL and MTNL and requested for grant of Rs. 22,964 crore on issues connected with spectrum, preference for MTNL and BSNL for providing services in government departments, PSUs etc. and and also for entry in to the broadcast segment.

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

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations had submitted a memorandum to the GoM with detailed suggestions for the revival of BSNL. It was also requested for a meeting to present the views. But so far no communication has been received from the GoM. As per the decision of the Forum many comrades have met the Members of Parliament in their areas and presented the Memorandum with the request to take up our demands with the GoM. A massive campaign among the BSNL workers and outside on the demands raised by the Forum is necessary to get support of the people.