Letter to the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA) on Problems Faced by Family Pensioners under SAMPANN and issue of e-PPOs
AI BSNL PWA has submitted a detailed representation to the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), highlighting the urgent need to issue e-PPOs and the difficulties being faced by family pensioners under the SAMPANN system. Despite submitting their Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) on time, many family pensioners are experiencing undue delays in pension restoration, prolonged gaps between DLC updation and payment resumption, and non-credit of arrears for the intervening period.
The Association has requested the CGCA to examine these issues urgently, issue uniform guidelines to all CCA offices across India, and streamline SAMPANN operations to ensure that family pensions are restored automatically and without hardship to the beneficiaries.
The case challenging the Validation Clause enacted by the Government on 25th March 2025 has been filed today in the Hon’ble Supreme Court by our Advocate.
The District Conference of AIBSNLPWA, Warangal District was held on 13th October 2025. The meeting was presided over by District President and AGS Com. N. Somanadham.
Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary, and Com. E. Upender, Circle Secretary, addressed the gathering.
The following office-bearers were re-elected unanimously:
Com. N. Somanadham – President
Com. N. Bhumaiah – District Secretary
Com. P. Bhikshapati – Treasurer
15 October 2025
DoPPW to conduct Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 from 1st to 30th November, 2025
DoPPW to conduct Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 from 1st to 30th November, 2025 - Largest-ever DLC Campaign covering 2000 Districts and Sub-Divisions across the Country
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will be conducting the 4th Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign from 1st to 30th November, 2025, covering 2000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters across India.
The campaign will be organized in collaboration with 19 Pension Disbursing Banks, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), Pensioners’ Welfare Associations (PWAs), CGDA, DoT, Railways, UIDAI and MeitY, with the aim of ensuring outreach to every pensioner in the remotest corners of the country.
During the DLC Campaign 3.0 (2024), a record 1.62 crore DLCs were generated, including more than 50 lakh DLCs through Face Authentication Technology, across 1,900 camps held in 800+ districts and cities. These achievements were made possible through the active participation of banks, IPPB, Central Ministries/Departments, and PWAs.
This year also, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will conduct DLC Camps in all districts through its vast network of 1.8 lakh Postmen and Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS), offering doorstep DLC services to all categories of pensioners irrespective of their bank. Pensioners can obtain more information on this facility from ippbonline.com. IPPB staff are equipped with mobile devices enabling both fingerprint and face-based DLC generation.
19 Pension Disbursing Banks will hold camps at multiple locations across 300 cities, including visits to the homes and hospitals of aged, disabled, or sick pensioners. 57 registered Pensioners’ Welfare Associations will assist in mobilizing pensioners and conducting camps in coordination with banks and IPPB.
Banks and IPPB will jointly launch an extensive awareness campaign through SMS, WhatsApp, social media, banners, and local media coverage to inform pensioners about DLC submission options. DD, AIR, and PIB teams are fully geared up to provide publicity through audio-visual and print media.
The DLC Campaign 4.0 is positioned as the largest-ever outreach initiative for pensioners, targeting 2 crore DLCs, with a strong emphasis on Face Authentication technology, ensuring universal coverage and ease of living for pensioners across the country.
15 October 2025
Pension Revision Case status on 13-10-2025
The matter was listed as Item 41 today (to be taken up at 3:30) before HMJ Navin Chawla and HMJ Madhu Jain. Since J Jain had a meeting at 4 PM, the Court directed our matter to be taken up on 19.11.2025. The Hon’ble Court also agreed to keep our matter at 2:30 PM on 19th ie immediately after lunch. Advocates are of the view that the matter will be heard finally on the next date. Mr Ghose, Sr Counsel requested the Court to list the matter at 2:30 PM on our behalf and the Hon’ble Court was pleased to accept our request.
15 October 2025
Office Bearers of AIBSNLPWA Dharwad District along with members from BSF & CRPF met Hon. Shri Pralhad Joshi Ji, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution,
Today (on 12-10-2025) Office Bearers of AIBSNLPWA Dharwad District along with members from BSF & CRPF met Hon. Shri Pralhad Joshi Ji, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and submitted a memorandum on: Withdrawal of the Validation Act (including ToR in 8th CPC) Approval for Regular CGHS Wellness Centre (Building fully renovated and electrical work completed) Hon’ble Minister gave a patient hearing and assured to do the needful. Message from N. K. Gandigawad Org. Secretary, AIBSNLPWA, Hubli.
12 October 2025
AIBSNLPWA is now included in SCOVA
Our association has been officially included as a Non-official Member in the newly reconstituted Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA). This hard-earned achievement is a direct outcome of the sustained, concerted efforts of our leadership, including the successful representation and personal request we made to the Joint Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW), during our visit to Delhi in February 2025. We sincerely thank the Joint Secretary, DoPPW, for acknowledging our efforts and acceding to our request.
Circle Conference – Delhi Circle, AIBSNLPWA at Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi on 10th October 2025 The Circle Conference of Delhi Circle of AIBSNLPWA was held at Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi, on 10th October 2025. Our Dy. GS Com. Anupam Kaul attended the meeting. Com R L Kapoor also attended
Circle Association: President: Com. Munshi Lal
Secretary: Com. Zile Singh
Treasurer: Com. H. L. Bhat
Elections are unanimous. Elections for three Districts were also held simultaneously. The results are as follows:
1. Corporate Office District President: Com. S. K. Dhar
Secretary: Com. Narinder Rohilla
Treasurer: Com. R. L. Dhar
2. NTR District President: Com. Harshpati
Secretary: Com. Satinder Kumar
Treasurer: Com. Rajeev Sharma
3. Telegraph Traffic District President: Com. K. G. Sharma
Secretary: Com. M. S. Arya
Treasurer: Com. M. K. Malik
08 October 2025
REVISED CGHS RATES EFFECTIVE FROM 13-10-2025
CGHS has issued an Office Memorandum notifying revised CGHS package rates, effective from 13th October 2025. The revised rates will apply to all healthcare services availed at CGHS-empanelled hospitals, medical reimbursement claims of serving employees, pensioners, and other eligible beneficiaries, as well as cashless treatment (credit facility) for Central Government pensioners and specified categories as per existing rules. The new rate structure is rationalised based on hospital accreditation (NABH/NABL), city classification (Tier I/II/III), and ward entitlement. All existing Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) with private empanelled hospitals will cease to be valid from 13.10.2025 (12:00 AM). Healthcare Organisations (HCOs) must seek fresh empanelment under the revised Hospital Engagement Module and submit an undertaking confirming acceptance of the new terms on or before 13.10.2025, failing which they will be deemed de-empanelled. For complete details, please refer to the original order. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XgrBVy0BCns5mG_tfo3RdyYPDG2ywZ5J/view?usp=drive_link
07 October 2025
Tamil Nadu Circle Conference of AIBSNLPWA Held at Vellore on 4th and 5thOctober 2025
The Tamil Nadu Circle Conference of the All India BSNL Pensioners’ Welfare Association (AIBSNLPWA) was held on 4th and 5th October 2025 at Vellore. The conference was presided over by Com. Saminathan.
The Open Session was inaugurated by Com. K. Muthiyalu.
CHQ leaders Com. D. Gopalakrishnan (CHQ President), Com. V. Vara Prasad (General Secretary), Com. R. S. N. Murthy (CHQ Vice President), Com. T. S. Vittoban, Com. P. Venugopal, Com. Arunachalam, Com. Jayaraman, Com. Latha, Com. Rathna, and Com. Olly (Circle Secretary, Chennai Phones) Com V Rama Rao (Circle Advisor) shared the dais.
CHQ President and General Secretary elaborated on all major issues — including Present status of Pension Revision, Validation Act, Next AIC, Financial Discipline, and the need for unity.
Smt. Gowtami Balasri, Joint CCA, Tamil Nadu, in her detailed and informative address, spoke about the status on issues such as the extra increment case, 78.2% fitment, family pension settlement, and Last Pay Drawn (LPD) implementation. She informed that a communication from DoT, New Delhi is expected shortly. She emphasized the importance of creating login credentials in SAMPANN for all 51,000 pensioners in Tamil Nadu and urged 24,000 migrated pensioners to complete KYP (Know Your Pensioner) formalities for EPPO generation. She appreciated the proactive cooperation and support extended by AIBSNLPWA to the CCA office.
GM, BSNL Vellore and NFTE Circle Secretary conveyed greetings to the conference and lauded the sustained efforts of the Association in serving the pensioner community.
The conference recorded participation of 358 delegates, 168 observers, 20 District Secretaries, 35 Circle Office Bearers, 9 CHQ Office Bearers, and large number of members from Vellore.
Elections were conducted in a cordial and democratic atmosphere, and all office-bearers were elected unanimously. The newly elected team comprises:
• Com. R. Venkatachalam – Circle President
• Com. S. Sundara Krishnan – Circle Secretary
• Com. Perumal Raja – Circle Treasurer
The Vellore District team deserves special appreciation for their excellent arrangements, disciplined organization, and warm hospitality, which contributed greatly to the grand success of the event.
30 September 2025
CPI-IW August 2025 Released: BSNL Pensioners' IDA to increase by 6.2%
As per the Labour Bureau’s Press Release, the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) with base year 2016=100 for August 2025 increased by 0.6 points, reaching 147.1.
Upon conversion to the 2001=100 series, this corresponds to 423.65 points.
Accordingly, the IDA rate applicable from 1st October 2025 for BSNL absorbee pensioners (2007 pay scale) will be 233.3%, which reflects an increase of 6.2% over the existing IDA of 227.1% (as on 1st July 2025).
23 September 2025
West Bengal Circle Conference on 10-09-2025
The 4th Circle Conference of West Bengal Circle Branch, AIBSNLPWA was held on 10th September 2025 at Kolkata. Newly elected office bearers: President: Com. Tapan Biswas Secretary: Com. Ranjit Kumar Mukherjee Treasurer: Com. Bharat Maji
