Government secures future of nearly 65,000 erstwhile Ordnance Factory employees

A 19-member delegation representing Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and affiliated employees’ organisations from across the country called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today to discuss a range of issues relating to Government employees, pensioners and administrative reforms.

Welcoming the delegation, Dr. Jitendra Singh appreciated the constructive role played by employee organisations in bringing service-related issues before the Government through institutional dialogue. He said regular interaction with stakeholders helps strengthen governance and facilitates timely resolution of issues concerning Government employees and pensioners.

The delegation appreciated the Minister for facilitating the Government’s employee-centric initiatives, particularly the decision to redeploy nearly 65,000 erstwhile Ordnance Factory employees into regular Government service, describing it as a landmark measure that has secured the future of thousands of employees following the restructuring of the Ordnance Factory Board.

The delegation comprised representatives of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (BPMS), Government Employees National Confederation (GENC), Public Sector Employees National Confederation, SHAR Employees Trade Union and Space Employees Association, representing employees from defence establishments, public sector organisations, scientific institutions and other Central Government services across the country.(UPDATED ON 5TH JULY 2026)