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BSNL-MTNL Merger Gets Cabinet Nod, Govt To Put In Around 30k Cr

By LawStreet News Network      24 October, 2019 12:10 PM      0 Comments
BSNL-MTNL Merger Gets Cabinet Nod, Govt To Put In Around 30k Cr

In a move to revive loss-making telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL, the government today (October 23, 2019) decided to merge the two loss-making telecom firms as part of a revival package that includes raising sovereign bonds, monetizing assets and voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees. 

Briefing reporters on decisions taken by the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government will put in Rs 29,937 crore for revival of the two state-owned telecom companies.

MTNL will be merged with BSNL. Pending this, MTNL will act as a subsidiary of BSNL. 

Prasad said the government will raise Rs 15,000 crore through sovereign bonds. "Assets worth Rs 38,000 crore will be monetized in four years," Prasad added. 

The Telecom Minister also announced that 4G spectrum will be allocated to BSNL and MTNL.

Also, voluntary retirement will be offered to employees to cut cost, he said.

As per reports, BSNL, which is yet to pay employee salaries, has a monthly bill of Rs 850 crore, and has a staff of 1.76 lakh on its roll.

(With inputs from agencies)



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