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superannuation benefit to the BSNL recruited employees 3% pension contribution to the trust for BSNL recruited employees. He stated that the shortage of the material was one of the major issues and the same was addressed, cable tenders are floated, drop wire responsibility has been given to the Telecom. Factories, this was due to the dedicated and timely efforts of the association which yielded the result, due to which now BSNL become operational profit. Out of the total revenue 55% is paid towards the wage and 45% is made available for the Operation and Maintenance expenditure. He mentioned that initially United forum has made Customer delight month, which was subsequently extended as Customer delight Year. He highlighted about SWAS program and advised all comrades to work efficiently to make BSNL profitable. The 100 days SWAS will be extended till 31.3.2017. He informed that BSNL is about to get Rs. 11,000 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. Many has started in positive direction. 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, even CGM West Bengal Circle has participated in the rally with the employees. 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 is making lot of efforts, upto 31.3.2016 what best can be done to make profit has to be done by one and all by commissioning all the pending lease lines and other connections. He mentioned that 3rd PRC will get only if we make profit. Deputationist will get benefit out of 7th CPC. It is possible not a big task. 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 and Orissa Circle for ensuring the viability of BSNL. At last he appealed the all Executives' for make every effort with a team spirit and customer care for making BSNL a vibrant organization. Shri Mukesh Bhargava, Principal Chief Engineer (Civil), BSNL, Mumbai- Guest of Honour in his address mentioned that whatever possible by the Civil unit to make the BSNL profit is being done. Renting out of buildings to other Govt. agencies, carrying out the works of other Govt. / Semi Govt. organization irrespective of the amount of profit, etc. He has extended thanks for inviting him for the function. TELEWAVE 35 MARCH-2016