The next time you visit any of the ministries in the capital, one thing you can expect to look forward to is a spotlessly clean washroom. More than a hundred toilet cleaners from the ten ministries and some other agencies recently took part in a training organized by the Bhutan Toilet Organization (BTO). Apart from using the right tools and gear, the participants learned about taking pride in their work.
For many, the training was the first of its kind.
Keeping moral responsibility as the backdrop, participants learned plumbing and electrical skills to ensure timely maintenance. They also learned about using the right equipment for a safe working environment.
According to Chablop Passang Tshering, the founder of the BTO, most of the participants have never received any professional training before.
“One is the mental aspect, their contribution towards keeping the toilets clean and their contribution towards the growth of the office or the ambience of the office,” he said. “The other one is the skill part, the hard components so that people who work to keep toilets clean and know their jobs well.”
One of the participants, Munna Sherpa said she has learnt many new things and gained a lot of knowledge. “We learned how to manage and maintain the toilets well.”
“I am glad that I was able to attend this training. They trained and taught us based on their experience and knowledge,” added Nidup Dorji, another participant.
The BTO said they will now write to the respective offices to provide support and the right tools to their cleaners. They added they will continue to conduct such training to make toilets a clean and comfortable place to visit.
Tshering Dendup
Edited by Yeshi Gyaltshen
