17/08/2026
Dear All,
The Zonal Consultative Committee (ZCC) Meeting and Business Promotion Council (BPC) Meeting was held on Friday 14th August in the presence of the Top Management of Goa Zone, providing an important platform for meaningful discussion on key issues concerning our officers, employees and business operations.
On behalf of BOIOA, our General secretary Shri Nilesh Pawarji, undersigned and team strongly and comprehensively represented the genuine concerns of our workforce, particularly manpower constraints, scale balancing at large branches, operational challenges and employee welfare issues. We also specifically highlighted the expiry of branch leases and the poor condition of staff quarters at Tonca, North Goa.
Key Issues Raised by BOIOA
• Manpower constraints and scale balancing, particularly at large branches.
• Pending repairs and renovation at various branches and infrastructure-related requirements, including Note Sorting Machines and Network Repeaters at branches facing connectivity issues.
• Pending confirmation of Officers and enabling of Officiating Allowance wherever eligible.
• Rural postings to be allotted on FIFO basis.
• Timely settlement of TPA medical, travelling, Lok Adalat and other pending claims by HR.
• Timely approval of leave by recommending authorities.
• Timely approval of subsidised accommodation for eligible officers.
• Advance planning and sanctioning of Mandatory Leave to avoid operational difficulties during the last quarter.
• Capsule training programmes for Branch Managers, particularly first-time Branch Heads.
• Regular compliance-awareness training for officers and employees.
Implementation of decisions taken in Zonal Welfare Committee, Task Force Meeting and Customer Service Committee.
Our Zonal Manager Shri Chandji & DZM Vinod Arvadiyaji acknowledged the concerns raised by BOIOA and assured appropriate action on the issues highlighted.
BOIOA emphasised that these matters have a direct bearing on employee morale, work-life balance, operational efficiency, productivity, customer service and overall business performance. Timely resolution of these genuine concerns is therefore essential for creating a more effective and motivated workforce.
The meetings were held in a cordial, constructive and positive atmosphere, reaffirming the importance of dialogue, mutual respect and responsible representation in resolving workforce concerns.
BOIOA remains firmly committed to safeguarding the legitimate interests and welfare of our officers while contributing positively to the growth, efficiency and progress of our beloved institution.
Let us remain united, vigilant and committed to employee welfare and business excellence as we collectively strive to make Bank of India Numero Uno.
Warm regards,
Anton Saldanha
President
BOIOA (Mumbai & Goa) Unit
In Unity and Service
