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Crores refund from Income Tax Department, out of which about Rs. 6000 Crores to be utilized for repayment of the outstanding loans and remaining Rs. 5000 crores to be utilized for various operational activities. He mentioned that BSNL is not a sick industry. Circles have started functioning well. He stated that with the available resources only we have to make profit. The only need of the hour is attitude change. He mentioned that the recent increase in the MNP is due to the change in the attitude. He mentioned that Association is not only concerned with the HR issues and grievances of the executives, we are there to provide quality service to the value customers. He also mentioned that many number of melas are organized, Customer Service Centre is extended to outside also. He mentioned that in Airtel 45% of the revenue is from the EB business, whereas in BSNL it is only 80000 and EB of the BSNL needs to the improved a lot. He also mentioned that Civil / Electrical units have started taking works from other Govt./ Semi Govt. organization and have started earning revenue. The days have gone to only provide Land line services, we have to provide value added service. He mentioned that an MOU has been signed with Tatasky to upgrade the services of BSNL. He state that the biggest present of the Broadband in the country is due to the protest by the associations against the unbundling the copper cable, 30% disinvestment, VRS, etc. He also stated that MTNL with 46% disinvestment within 3 time, now taking loan for salaries and pensions and no support has been given to MTNL after disinvesting 46%. The disinvested money of the BSNL was to be utilized in other various department and not for the growth of the BSNL. No support from the Govt. is expected and we have to earn ourselves. He also mentioned that 11000 crores I.T. refund is due to the BSNL which has been awarded by the arbitration award by IT department. He finally mentioned that CMD made a lot of efforts, upto 31.3.2016 what best can be done to make profit, and all by commissioning all the pending lease lines and other connections. Trend of making profit by many circles have started. Com GS explained the role of AIBSNLEA in the viability of BSNL. GS mentioned the firm Commitment of AIBSNLEA towards the Viability of BSNL. He appealed all to follow the footsteps of Kerala for ensuring the viability of BSNL. At last he appealed all Executives' for make every effort with a team spirit and customer care for making BSNL a vibrant organization. Com General Secretary brought to the notice of Kerala Telecom Circle Administration regarding two unwanted incidents happened at Trivandrum and Ernakulam SSA (i.e cases of (1) Smt. Shobana, SDE Trivandrum (2) Sri. Krishnamohan, SDE Ernakulam ) which was discussed in detail in the CEC and viewed seriously in the open session and he expressed that such unwanted issues not to be happened in Kerala Telecom Circle. He assured his full support on behalf of AIBSNLEA for trade union action if required at all India level if their cases were not settled properly and early. CGMT Kerala Circle Sri. L. Anantharam, in his very proud and motivated speech appreciated the report of GS and narrated the activities of Kerala Circle and requested all to bring more and more customers, as the night free scheme is very popular and in spite of free calls at night, revenue has not been reduced on that account. As regards financial viability, he requested everyone to work hard. A positive approach from BSNL side is sufficient to retain / attract the customers. In most of the vertical Kerala circle is in the top position. He also detailed the need of adding more and more customers in all spheres including BB sector while trying to maintain our beloved existing customers. He assured all co-operations to the association activities and timely intervention of settlement of pending issues as requested by CS. Sri. Kulanthaivel , PGM (Finance) Kerala Telecom Circle, Guest of Honor in his address mentioned that he is very proud to attend this function which is a true matured and gentle association. He narrated in detail and as regards financial viability, he requested everyone to work hard. A positive approach from BSNL side is sufficient to retain / attract the customers. Sri. Jyothi Sankar, GM , Guest of Honour in his speech extended gratitude to the Association for inviting him for the function. He expressed that if Kerala and Orissa Circles can make profit, he find no reason why other Circles not able to make profit. Kerala Circle management is very responsible and the public is also very supportive. BSNL corporate office is closely monitoring the activities of Kerala Telecom Circle being an important circle. He elaborated in detail about field problems as well as the financial viability experienced with the departmental views as well as the association activities which may be expected with cordial, so as to achieve the goal. TELEWAVE 26 APRIL-2016