This case deals with the problems of manpower planning for workers' category in TELCO, Poona. It gives the steps followed by the Manpower Planning Cell between 1969-73 up to the stage of submission of Manpower Planning Proposal No.2. This proposal identifies the phased needs for manpower, locates alternative sources for different categories, assesses lead times involved in the selection and training of workers, and suggests a working system to operationalize the plan. The case can be used as illustrative material as also for raising questions regarding the issues and difficulties involved in manpower planning for the workers' category.