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Address of CMD, BSNL in the OPEN SESSION of 5th All India Conference of AIBSNLEA at Mysuru on 17th June,2016. ********* Hon'ble Chief Guest Shri Anupam Srivastava, CMD, BSNL in his speech mentioned that he has come here as friend and not as a CMD. He mentioned that he came here to support the cause of Director (CFA) WiFi project. He appreciated the executives. He also mentioned that he came here to take promise from Mysuru BSNL to become profitable in the next year. He also stated that he was aware that he could meet all the leaders of the BSNL in this platform with unity in diversity. He also mentioned that he has come here to see the University which has given three Bharat Ratnas and to meet a Police officer who earlier served the DoT and to see the loyal customers. He mentioned that while taking the decisions, the matter is discussed with all the leaders of unions and associations and exchange the views of both unions and management. There are miles to go and it's only a beginning. He remembered the days he worked in Mysuru. He shared his experience when he joined the organization in 1981 and the working condition of the organization. He stated that he learned many things from the first officer with whom he worked on joining the organisation. He mentioned that he is lucky to have the executives like every one present in the auditorium. Many important decisions have been taken by BSNL recently even though there was conflict on many issues. We are here today as a fresh unit. Whatever decisions to be taken will have to take today is the approach of the present BSNL management. The roaming free service made BSNL to revive CM revival by adding one crore with MNP positive, CM revenue increased. Night calling free service was the idea of Shri N K Gupta Director (CFA), which has arrested the decline of the landline. We are here to take BSNL further forward and the financial results are encouraging. This year the operative profit is going to increase and within 2-3 years, BSNL will turn into profit making company. He mentioned that he is confident that with the present work force of 2,10,000 employees, BSNL can turn into profit. He stated that the only asset of the BSNL is its HR. The idea of introducing the SWAS is very important in reviving the BSNL and appreciated the unions and associations for the idea. He stated that he is confident that the employees and their families will be benefited with the revival of BSNL. He thanked for inviting him and giving a good experience of attending function and addressing the gathering. Also, assured for implementation of 3rd PRC report in BSNL. Hence, BSNL employees should ensure turn around of BSNLin this FY2016-17. TELEWAVE 3 JUNE-2016