Today, Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations along with Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA met Shri N.Ravi Shankar, Administrator, USO Fund and requested for early disbursement of Rs. 1,250 crore to BSNL which has been recommended / approved for the present financial year, in continuation of the Rs.1,500 crore paid for the last financial year. Administrator stated that certain inquiries have been sought from BSNL, which is to be furnished to the National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF) before the final clearance of the subsidy. The union leaders pointed out about the weak financial position of the BSNL and sought for early release of the subsidy.