BSNL mulls biz continuity measures amid VRS plan rollout; talks on with DoT

NEW DELHI: With the current VRS plan expected to cut BSNL’s staff by almost half, the DoT has instructed the corporation to put in place measures to ensure business continuity and smooth transition, particularly for manning telephone exchanges in rural areas. At present, various options are being discussed for the transition period.

A source in Department of Telecom (DoT) told said the matter requires urgent focus, and meetings are on to find a solution to ensure there is no impact on day-to-day manning of exchanges and other operations, once the VRS plan concludes.