Issue of allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL being referred to TRAI for views: Government

The government on Sunday said “positive steps” are being taken by the telecom department on the demands raised by unions and associations of BSNL, and the issue of allotment of 4G spectrum to the telecom PSU is being referred to the sector regulator for views. At the same time, a comprehensive proposal for revival of BSNL has been prepared, which will be taken up for consideration by competent authorities very soon, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement. All India Unions and Associations of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (AUAB) have called a three-days strike starting Monday demanding, amongst other things, allotment of 4G spectrum to the state-owned telco and wage revision for the workforce.

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“Government wishes to re-emphasize that it will continue to engage with the BSNL management and representatives of the unions and associations of BSNL, to support their reasonable demands, and to guide the organisation towards a revival,” the statement said. It added: “Government also hopes that BSNL employees and officers will not jeopardize the interests of their organization by going on strike at a time when it is in their own interest to protect their