28-Apr-2026

K.D.Sebastian, President / SNPWA CHQ:
I need not repeat or re-emphasize that SNPWA, under the leadership of our beloved General Secretary, Com. G. L. Jogi, has always been at the forefront of taking up every issue concerning pensioners. The victories achieved by this quantitatively small but qualitatively mighty Association, wherever it has intervened, remain fresh in your minds and need no repetition or reminders.
The latest issue concerning IDA/DR stared us straight in the face. It threatened all our future DR increases, which are meant to arise purely from inflation and are entirely dependent upon inflation. Yet an attempt was made to link them to the profitability of the organization. The danger was grave and long-lasting-to the extent that our DA/DR could have remained stagnant indefinitely. With no pension revision in sight, the future looked bleak.
As always, under the leadership of our visionary, bold, and determined leader, we rose to the challenge. We carried the battle to the doors of the DPE and the DoT, leaving no stone unturned. We submitted strong and forceful representations to the Secretary, DPE, the Secretary, DoT, and all other concerned authorities. But writing letters alone is never enough. Our GS personally interacted with the Secretary, DPE, and senior officers in DoT and DPE, impressing upon them the disastrous consequences of this unwarranted and illegal order.
Other Associations also joined together to form the CBMA. Under its banner, we declared nothing less than a determined war against injustice. On the 16th, we staged our first protest, with further programmes including the Dharna on the 30th and more actions to follow.
You made the very first programme a tremendous success through your wholehearted participation. Comrades, you demonstrated your strength, your commitment, and your solidarity.
And today, we have secured a most deserving and decisive victory, with the DPE eliminating the absurd and illogical Para 5.
The CHQ congratulates each and every one of you who stood firm in this struggle and braved the inclement weather in the twilight of our lives. Many, many congratulations to all of you.
Are we not proud to have a General Secretary of such vision, such dynamism, and such unwavering dedication? I join all of you in extending our heartfelt congratulations, gratitude, and fullest support to him, with a solemn promise that we shall never fail him.
Kindly convey the CHQ’s highest appreciation to our brave soldiers across the length and breadth of the country. We are indeed proud to have such a committed and courageous flock.
United we stood, united we fought, and united we have triumphed.

28-Apr-2026

DoT order with respect to revised IDA from Jan 2026 to March 2026 is expected within a day or two.

28-Apr-2026

Dear comrades,
We congratulate all the pensioners who responded to the call given by 12 pensioners associations for demonstration on 16th of this month. The demonstration was vociferous and exhibited their anger against the government's diabolical design.
It was widespread throughout the country, including small towns. The response was marvelous because of unity of pensioners' associations.It is essential that we should continue this unity on common demands.
We congratulate all the leaders and cadres of our organizations who took the necessary initiative.
24/04/2026 order of DPE is to be understood that there is no conditionality of para 5 mentioned in 27/02/26.When increased IDA is granted from 1/4/26, it goes without saying that it includes 1/1/26 also.
By this order, the earlier practice of getting IDA every three months is ensured.
Since it has come in black and white, we decide to cancel the program of 30th April 2026.
Congratulations once again and continue the unity.

28-Apr-2026

DPE has published the OM dated 24.04.2026 for revision of IDA w.e.f. 01.04.2026. The revised IDA is 238.3% for 2007 pay scale with effect from 01-04-2026.
The biggest breakthrough is deadly para 5 is altogether abolished.
View DPE OM dated 24-04-2026

27-Apr-2026

GS SNPWA:
Comrades It is reliably understood that Secretary (Telecom.) has cleared file for release of IDA / DR orders from Jan 2026 to March 2026 and that the file has reached concerned PSU Section / DOT.
After completion of necessary procedural formalities, orders are expected to be issued by DOT shortly.
Great impact of our struggle. Heartiest Congrats, beloved Comrafes of SNPWA. Decisive impact of our ongoing struggle.
Comrades With all these expected developments, there should be no let up in our preparation for holding of Dharna on 30th April, 2026, in a massive manner till orders are finally issued.