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BSNL telecom facilities to them Big private companies can also be approached since many of them are our customers for a long period. 
7.	Research & Development 
We are again sorry to point out that the R&D in BSNL is far below the requirement. There has been no mentionable effort to make the C~DOT, TEC etc. major R&D centers which will benefit BSNL in the long run. 
Hundreds of crores are being spent on Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) which BSNL itself can do by giving required training to its engineers and also making provisions for transfer of technology while finalising purchase I contracts. 
8.	Corruption I wastage 
Again hundreds of crores of rupees are lost to BSNL through wastage as also due to corrupt practices. The engagement of large number of vehicles on contract in each SSA, the misuse of advances, taking buildings on rent by paying huge amounts as rent while BSNL accommodation is available, huge T AIDA Bills etc. are few instances how crores of money are lost to the company. It is a shame to the organization that the Central Vigilance I CBI has pointed out that after Central Excise and Income Tax it is BSNL where the largest number of officers are booked for corruption. Strict and stringent action as also serious monitoring is required in this respect. 
We have pointed out only some of the melodies that are blocking the growth and development of BSNL services. We would like to meet you and discuss the above issues. It is requested that a meeting be fixed urgently for this purpose. 

     Yours Sincerely 
 
   [V.A.N. Namboodiri} 
  Convener, Joint Forum of BSNL Uni.onsl Associations      of Non- Executives & Executives. 
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All constituents of Joint Forum of BSNL Union/Associations of non- executives & executives for information & necessary action.