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13-Aug-2026

GS SNPWA, Com Gayekar S SNPWA MH CIRCLE and Com Bhad met new Member (Services) / Telecom Commission, Respected Sanjiv Gupta ji, officer of the rank of Secretary to G.O.I. On just entering the room, Respected Sanjiv Gupta ji very, very warmly hugged GS SNPWA and received us very courteously and warmly. Member (Services) is a good old friend, and acquaintance of GS SNPWA has a very positive outlook towards issues.
After exchanging pleasantries, Member (Services), on his own, told us that there would be no need for us to meet him so long as Shri. Manish Lodha ji is there, thereby reinforcing our existing confidence in DDG (Establishment). It's very nice to have him as Member (Services).
Unfortunately, our scheduled meeting with Secretary (T) at 1730 hrs could not take place since Secretary( T) was stuck up in the PMO office along with Secretary DIPAM in an important meeting.

13-Aug-2026

Meeting With DDG(E), DOT, Respected Shri. Manish Lodha Ji on 12-08-2026:
GS SNPWA, Com Gayekar, CS SNPWA MH Circle and Com Bhad very warmly and affectionately greeted DDG(E) / DOT and discussed following issues.
A) Extending the Terminal Benefits to ST Comrades of MH, an issue which adversely impacted about 300 Retired ST Comrades of MH for the last six years.
We expressed deepest gratitude of SNPWA to DDG(E) for his very personal, pragmatic and positive intervention by revisting the entire issue and submitting afresh note, based on Statutory orders of DOP& PW, and getting the retrograde orders of 30.01.2025 and 09.06.2026 rescinded with the approval of Secy (T) by issuing orders on 6th July, 26. This was a great breakthrough that rendered justice to hindreds of ST Comrades who were suffering miserably for no reason.
DDG (E) acknowledged that this issue was on his highest priority, after assuming office in April, 2026, and, accordingly, after going through the provisions of Statutory orders of DOP& PW regarding payment of Terminal Benefits to Retired employees, a fresh note based on these Statutory orders was submitted to Secy(T) for his consideration and approval. Secy (T), after going through the entire issue, directed withdrawal of both orders of DOT issued on 30 th Jan, 2025, and 9th June, 2026, thus paying the way for Payment of Terminal Benefits to affected ST Comrades.
Thereafter, DDG (E), further informed that a joint meeting of DDG(E), Jt CGCA, ND and concerned officers of BSNL was held where it was decided that Terminal Benefits have to be payed by Pr. CCA / MH, based on letter issued by BSNL Co, complying with the orders of DOT of 6th July, 2026. Finally, payment of Terminal Benefits has been made by Pr CCA/ MH.
In nutshell, all this was possible because of the resubmition of the file by DDG(E), highlighting statutory orders of DOP& PW, and getting it approved from Secy (T). Indebted to DDG( E) / DOT for his pragmatic and extraordinary efforts to deliver justice.
B) Generalization of Notional Increment for VRS Comrades This significant issue was also stuck up because real facts were not brought to the notice of legal cell of DOT to enable generalization of the issue.
We pursued this issue vigorously with DDG(E), after his joining, by apprising him of Hon Supreme Court Judgment and other relevant facts, particularly emphasis laid down by Hon Supreme Court in its Judgment, directing Administrative Ministries / Departments not to coerce similarly situated to go to Courts to get the said benefit. Other other pertinent facts of the issue, including extending the benefit to a VRS who had filed a contempt case in Hon Supreme Court against U.O.I, forcing finally DOT, in consultation with DOP&T and D O E, to issue order extending the said benefit to VRS Retiree, were also brought to notice of DDG( E).
DDG (E) examined the whole issue in its totality, in the context of facts, particularly Judgment of Hon Supreme Court, and resubmitted the file to the legal cell of DOT for its approval for generalization of the issue. Discussion were also held with the legal cell of DOT by DDG( E).
However, finally, we were informed by DDG(E) that very shortly, the orders for generalization of the said benefit to all VRS will be issued by the Establishment Section. Resolution of this important issue that Association has had been pursuing relentlessly for about a year will thus benefit hundreds of eligible VRS Retirees.
Comrades, BSNL / NTNL Retirees are extremely luck to have an officer like Shri. Manish Lodha Ji, DDG (E), who tries his level best to get the issues resolved within the framework of Rules by interpreting and expressing Rules in a positive manner. This speaks volumes and volumes about his being unprejudiced, professional integrity, and willingness to help retirees in the best possible manner.

13-Aug-2026

Significant meeting of Com Gayekar, CS / SNPWA, MH Circle, and Com Bhad with Hon Sharad Pawar ji on 11th August 2026, at New Delhi regarding Pension Revision of BSNL / MTNL Pensioners.
Both Comrades met Hon Pawar Sahab on 11th evening at his residence and apprised him in detail about the issue. Respected Pawar Sahab asked them to prepare a note on the issue and give it next morning i.e on 12th Morning.
GS SNPWA prepared detailed note on Pension Revision and it was seen personally by Hon Pawar Sahab on 12th Morning when they met him. Hon Pawar Sahab, after going through the note, advised them to make it considerably brief since Hon PM has to personally go through it.
The proposal was considerably condensced by GS SNPWA, retaining critical features relating to the issue, and was then sent to Hon PM by Pawar Sahab who marked it to Sh Sanjay R.Bhavsar, officer on Special Duty in Hon PM office for necessary follow up action. Respected Pawar Sahab was scheduled to meet Hon PM personally in the evening of 12th July, 2026.
Hon Pawar Sahab will apprise of the action taken by Hon PM on the proposal on 18th August, 2026, to Com Gayekar, CS SNPWA MH at Mumbai.

12-Aug-2026

Very Good news. Today we (GS SNPWA, Com Gayekar, CS SNPWA MH Circle and Com Bhad, SNPWA MHC) were informed in detail by DDG/E/ DOT that orders for generalization of Notional Increment are expected to be issued very shortly. In this context, a very positive and revised note, based on the Judgments of Hon Supreme Court, has been sent to legal cell just two to three days before and a positive response is expected next week. This is indeed a great breakthrough and is possible only because of a revised note submitted by DDG(E), Respected Lodha Sahib, and his follow up discussion with the legal cell.
He also explained in detail how retrograde orders of 30.1.25 issued by DOT pertaining to ST Comrades of MH were withdrawn based on fresh note submitted by Establishment Section of DOT to Secy(T), based on the statutory orders of DOP&PW.
Detailed submission of our meetings with DDG(E), new Member (Services) who is a great old friend of ours, and very very significant development regarding our Pension Revision case in the context of crucial discussions that Com Gayekar and Bhad had with Respected Sharad Pawar ji and the follow up action taken thereof will be uploaded tomorrow. -GS / SNPWA.

06-Aug-2026

Historic, Herculean and Unprecedented Role Played by LIC During the Global Economic Meltdown (2008-10) in Saving India from a Devastating Financial Crisis.
Dear Comrades Every Indian worth his or her salt must firmly oppose and defeat the Government's move to disinvest an additional 5.6% of its equity in LIC.
During the worst global financial crisis since the Great Global Depression of 2008-10, LIC stood like a rock, shielding the Indian economy from catastrophic consequences through extraordinary and unparalleled interventions.
1. Counter-Cyclical Market Stabiliser.
* Absorbed Massive Foreign Selling: When Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) fled emerging markets in panic, LIC stepped in as the buyer of last resort, preventing a collapse of the Indian stock market.
* Record Capital Infusion: During 2008�09 alone, LIC invested an unprecedented Rs.40,300 crore (now about 8 lakh crores) in the equity markets to restore confidence and stability .
* Powered the Recovery: In 2009-10, LIC invested a further Rs.55,000-60,000 crore,(now about Rs 10 lakh crores) playing a decisive role in reviving investor confidence and accelerating the market's recovery.
2. Mutual Fund and Credit Backstop.
* Prevented Systemic Contagion: As the global credit freeze triggered severe redemption pressures across Indian mutual funds, LIC stepped in to prevent a wider financial crisis.
* Stabilised the Financial System: It absorbed highly stressed real estate and debt portfolios of LIC Mutual Fund, helping maintain liquidity and confidence in the asset management sector.
3. Anchor of Government Borrowing.
* Financed Economic Stimulus: As the Government borrowed heavily to fund economic stimulus packages, LIC subscribed to a substantial portion of Government Securities.
* Kept Borrowing Costs Under Control: By supporting Government borrowing at a critical time, LIC prevented a sharp escalation in interest costs and ensured uninterrupted financing of national recovery efforts.
4. Safe Haven for the Nation's Savings.
* Earned Unmatched Public Trust: At a time when confidence in private financial institutions was shaken, millions of Indians entrusted their savings to LIC because of its sovereign backing and impeccable credibility.
* Protected Domestic Capital: LIC commanded over 58% of the insurance premium market and more than 70% of individual policies, ensuring that enormous domestic savings remained securely invested within India.
5. Pillar of Government Disinvestment.
Whenever the Government undertook disinvestment of Public Sector Enterprises under adverse market conditions, LIC consistently subscribed to those shares, enabling the Government to mobilise critical financial resources.
6. Lifeline of Liquidity.
When the Indian financial markets were starved of liquidity, LIC infused massive funds, restoring stability, confidence and normal market functioning .
7. Countless Other Extraordinary Contributions.
Beyond these remarkable interventions, LIC made innumerable contributions during the global financial crisis, making it one of the greatest institutional protectors of India's economic stability.
The Unanswered Question
Why then is the Government so determined and keen to weaken and dilute its stake in such a priceless national institution merely to raise about Rs.31,000 crore through disinvestment, when LIC itself contributes annual dividends of around Rs.13,000 crore to the national exchequer?
LIC is not merely an insurance company. It is India's financial fortress, the nation's economic shock absorber, and one of the strongest pillars of our financial sovereignty.
With an increasingly uncertain global economy and rapidly evolving geopolitical challenges, India will need institutions like LIC more than ever before to meet future Economic Catastrophes.
Therefore, every patriotic Indian must rise above political affiliations and narrow partisan considerations to resist and defeat this short-sighted and potentially disastrous move. LIC is a National Economic Goldmine that has repeatedly rescued India in times of crisis and will remain indispensable in safeguarding the nation's future.
Let us unite to protect LIC for the security of our economy, the safety of our people's savings, and the prosperity of generations yet to come.
- G.L.Jogi, GS SNPWA.

Last Updated on 13-Aug-2026