NCCPA / FCPA Odisha State Committee organized a State Level Seminar on Finance Act 2025, ToR of 8th CPC and Labour Codes in Bhubaneswar on 3rd December 2025

 

Respected Pensioners / Dear Comrades,

With revolutionary pride and deep regard, I extend my heartfelt thanks to each one of you. Today’s (3.12.2025) State Level Seminar organised by the NCCPA and FCPA, Odisha State Committee proved to be a historic and resounding success solely due to your unwavering participation, disciplined unity and firm commitment to our collective cause.

The Seminar on the topic “Reforms and Realities: Understanding the Impact of the 8th CPC ToR, Finance Act 2025 and Labour Codes on the Workforce and Retirees” was held under my chairmanship as the State President of NCCPA and FCPA, Odisha. The deliberations throughout the session were rich in content, sharp in analysis and inspiring in spirit.

Com. S. B. Yadav, Secretary General of the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, CHQ, New Delhi, attended as the Chief Speaker and extensively elaborated on the ongoing policy offensives affecting the working class and pensioners, calling upon all to participate with full strength in the Confederation-led programs from the national headquarters. Com. Prakash Chandra Ray, General Secretary of the All India UCO Bank Employees’ Association and State General Secretary of BEFI, addressed the seminar as the Speaker and explained in detail the long struggle of bank employees to secure pension since 1995, highlighting that the fight still continues as pension updation remains denied and the attacks on social security are intensifying.

The dais was shared by Com. R. N. Dhal, State Convenor; Com. R. N. Mohanty of OITPA and Com. Antaryami Dhupal of AIBDPA, both Vice Presidents; and Com. B. N. Tripathy, Treasurer. As the President, I formally initiated the proceedings and invited Com. R. N. Dhal to present the report on the subject. He clearly explained the implications of the Finance Act 2025, the Terms of Reference of the 8th CPC, and the Labour Codes, particularly stressing the alarming threat looming over nearly 69 lakh civil pensioners across the country. He also emphasised the tasks ahead and the collective organisational responsibilities to defend pension and safeguard social security.

Com. R. N. Mohanty and Com. Antaryami Dhupal shared brief but important remarks focusing on organisational preparedness and unity. Com. B. N. Tripathy also contributed his reflections on the issues discussed. We were fortunate to have Sj. Ashrumochana Mohanty, veteran Odia Cine artist accidentally among us who also wished the gathering with his inspiring words.

Later, several leaders who attended the seminar participated in the deliberations. They included Com. Chittaranjan Pattanaik from the Income Tax Employees Federation and Com. M. C. S. Rao from NFPE (P-IV), whose financial support significantly contributed to the successful conduct of the programme. From various pensioners’ organisations, the following comrades addressed the house with solidarity and clarity of purpose: Com. D. B. Mohanty (AIPRPA), Com. Pravanjan Panigrahi (AIBDPA), Com. Birendra Nag (AIRBSNLEWA), Com. Biswanath Behera (BSNLPWA), Com. Pravat Kumar Sahoo (AGPA), Com. Purna Chandra Mohapatra, President of CGPA Puri, Com. L. M. Majhi (OITPA), Com. J. K. Mishra (IOPPA), Com. Purna Chandra Nayak (RMRCPA), Com. S. S. Acharya (CGWBPA), Com. Laxmidhar Mishra (KVSTPA), Com. B. N. Panda (AIRBSNLPWA), and Com. Kishore Chandra Pattanaik (CGPA, Puri).

Before concluding, Com. R. N. Dhal placed certain organisational programs to be observed across the state in the coming days to consolidate our collective movement.

In my concluding presidential speech, I called upon all comrades to strengthen the NCCPA and FCPA in Odisha with full vigour and to remain united until our demands are met and justice is restored.

Com. R. N. Dhal delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all leaders, delegates and members who travelled from different districts and associations to participate and make this seminar a remarkable success.

Approximately 120 civil pensioners participated in today’s seminar, transforming it into a powerful platform of unity, determination and resistance.

Red Salute to all comrades.

 In unity, in struggle and towards victory.

With warm and revolutionary greetings,

= B SAMAL =

🙏🙏💐🙏🙏

 State President

 NCCPA / FCPA, Odisha State Committee