Case Study – Manju Katuwal

Manju Khatiwada

Manjukatuwal, is a 22 years old, Serving for a month as a trainee with TSM. Her involvement with TSM was due to a reference from her brother. At TSM, he knew about the training program. She was raised by her single parent, and she is now responsible for looking after her 80-year-old father at her home on her own. She quotes “afu le nagarearu le garnepani koichiana”.

Initially, she worked as a laborer and explains how difficult the life was? Exposure to excessive quantities of dust has caused her respiratory problems. Outdoor Working in Warm Climates hot summer months was an extreme challenge. In order to protect herself against heat, sun exposure, and other risks, she had no alternative and choice but to shift job. This feels like a divine task compared to what I have done in the past.She explains “ company ma kaamgarnukomajaichuttai”.

Furthermore, she discusses how this career is better. Paying is sufficient, there is not much physical labor, exposure to sun, exposure to heat, lunch, snacks and rest hours are defined, there is also access to medical facility in case of some urgency, transport, and accommodation facility is also available. Management is amicable, she quotes there is no pressure from management “ aatinapardaina, janinchabistaraibhannuhuncha”.

She finally quotes “swadeshmaikeigarau, afno company ma garaubhanne cha”, arkakodesh ma pasina kina falnuteti cha merobhannebhanai.”