dentification of AIBSNLPWA Under Pensioners Portal Copy of order
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CONTACT NUMBERS:
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE: regn-certificate-with-translation.pdf
CONSTITUTION: CONSTITUTION
IDA Rates from 2007: IDA RATE new.pdf
FOR ONLINE REMITTANCE TO CHQ :
Name of recipient: AIBSNLPWA (CHQ), SB A/c No 67100927818,
IFSC No. SBIN0002239
Contact Numbers: Please see list of Office Bearers
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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
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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,
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