18th Annual General Body Meeting of the Geological Survey of India Employees’ Association (GSIEA), Odisha State Unit was held on 19th May 2026

Dear Comrades,

The 18th Annual General Body Meeting of the Geological Survey of India Employees’ Association (GSIEA), Odisha State Unit was held on 19th May 2026 at the historic Blanford Hall, GSI Office Complex, Bhubaneswar with great enthusiasm, unity and organisational discipline.

The programme reflected the growing awareness and determination among employees, workers and pensioners at a time when their rights and service conditions are facing serious challenges across the country.

The meeting was inaugurated by veteran trade union leader Com. R. N. Dhal, President, Confederation Odisha State CoC. It was enriched by the gracious presence of Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dash, Deputy Director General, GSI SU Odisha as Chief Guest, Sj. P. N. Sahoo, Director and Head of Office, GSI SU Odisha as Guest of Honour and Com. Ajaya Bhure from GSIEA Central Region, Nagpur as Hon’ble Speaker.

Com. Bruhaspati Samal, General Secretary, Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, Odisha State CoC addressed the Open Session as the Chief Speaker and elaborately highlighted the major issues concerning employees, workers and pensioners in the present socio-economic and administrative scenario.

The session was presided over by Com. Somanath Nayak, Chairman, GSIEA, SU Odisha and efficiently conducted by Com. Iswar Ch. Sahoo, Secretary, GSIEA, SU Odisha. The disciplined organisation of the programme, warm hospitality and grand felicitation extended to the delegates and speakers reflected the revolutionary spirit and collective strength of the association and its members.

The deliberations during the meeting focused on several burning issues confronting employees, workers and pensioners throughout the country. Detailed discussions were held on the anti-worker implications of the Labour Codes, the growing nationwide pension movements, the impact of the Finance Act 2025, and the urgent necessity for implementation of the 8th Central Pay Commission with justice and dignity for both serving employees and pensioners.

The meeting strongly emphasised that the democratic and service rights enjoyed by employees today were achieved only through decades of sacrifice, struggle and united movements led by workers’ and employees’ organisations. In the present circumstances, stronger unity, vigilance and collective resistance are essential to defend labour rights, pension security and public services.

The gathering concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthen the united movement of employees, workers and pensioners in defence of social justice and constitutional rights.

Long Live Workers’ Unity!

Long Live Employees’ Movement!

Inquilab Zindabad!

= B SAMAL =

General Secretary, Odisha State CoC