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
19 September 2025
CHQ sends data of affected pensioners - arbitrary reduction of LPD in Pension Fixation
Request to Extend ITAT Relief on BSNL VRS–2019 Tax Exemption to All Retirees
Our Association has submitted a detailed representation to the Chairman CBDT (Copy endorsed to Hon’ble Finance Minister) requesting extension of the benefit of the ITAT Chandigrh Judgement on BSNL VRS-2019 compensation under Section 10(10B) to all retirees, without compelling each one to approach tribunals.
Vijayawada District General Body Meeting was held on 16-09-2025 under the presidentship of District President Com. K.K.R.N. Poornachandra Rao. The meeting was graced by the presence of All India General Secretary Com. V. Vara Prasad, Com. M.R.S. Prakasha Rao, AP Circle Secretary Com. D. Venkateswara Rao, Com. D.M. Durga Rao, Com. Narayana Chary, and Com. Raghavan. GS and others have addressed. A total of 270 members attended the meeting. After the proceedings, a felicitation programme was conducted to honour senior members who had attained the ages of 75, 80, 85, and 90 years.
15 September 2025
DoT Approves BSNL Proposal: Pension Contribution to be Calculated on Actual Pay Drawn w.e.f. 01.09.2025
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), with the approval of the Department of Expenditure (DoE), has issued orders allowing BSNL to calculate and pay pension contribution in respect of its combined service opted employees on the basis of actual pay drawn instead of the maximum of the pay scale. This significant decision, approved by Secretary (T), will take effect prospectively from 1st September 2025.
15 September 2025
Circle Conference of Assam on 12-09-2025
The Assam Circle Conference, held on 12-09-2025 and presided over by Com. Phani Dhar Kalita, was attended by 50 delegates and office-bearers. Circle Secretary’s Report was presented by Com. Shyamalendu Bhattacharji and approved. Accounts were placed by Com. Pradip Kr. Bhagabati, Treasurer, and approved by the house. General Secretary Com V.Vara Prasad attended and addressed.
After prolonged discussions, unity was achieved and a unanimous panel was elected: President: Com. Sachindranath Kakoti Circle Secretary: Com. Chakradhar Kalita Treasurer: Com. Dhiren Ch. Das
11 September 2025
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11 September 2025
DoT Allows BSNL to Calculate Pension Contribution on Actual Pay Drawn w.e.f. 01.09.2025
DoT Allows BSNL to Calculate Pension Contribution on Actual Pay Drawn w.e.f. 01.09.2025
The Department of Telecommunications has approved BSNL’s proposal to calculate pension contribution of Combined Service opted employees on the basis of actual pay drawn instead of the maximum of the pay scale. This change, effective from 01 September 2025,
