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In the industrial land of Ghaziabad, within the walls of Shriram Piston and Rings Limited, the clatter of machinery often drowns out the stories of the those who keep the wheels turning. Among them is Abhimanyu Kumar Singh, a man whose presence is defined by a quiet dignity and a uniform that he wears with immense pride. Abhimanyu is a migrant worker from Bihar. He lives 900 kms away from his parents, wife and two young children. He started his journey as a janitor at FFServices Pvt Ltd, the most entry-level position in the facility service industry and has worked his way up to become a skilled Machine Operator. Abhimanyu shares his journey with Clean India Journal.
The life of a migrant is a series of difficult choices. Abhimanyu earns between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000 a month, depending on how much overtime he can do. For a family of seven, this sum is thin.
“I work here so they can eat there. All my family members cannot stay with me because I keep being posted to different sites. Since starting to work, I have worked at 15 different sites,” says Abhimanyu with a steady but heavy voice.
Abhimanyu does not view cleaning as a mindless task. He speaks of chemicals like R2 and Teepol with the expertise of a technician. Over nearly a decade, Abhimanyu has developed a professional philosophy based on five pillars: Discipline, a calm mind, the use of technology, grooming and punctuality.
Despite the technical nature of his current role, Abhimanyu has not forgotten his roots. In 2025, his dedication was recognised when he was named the Best Janitor. For a man who often feels invisible to the world, that award was a rare moment of light.
“This job is seen as low quality, but it depends on your own nature. If I speak with bad words, people will speak back in the same measure. I am not embarrassed. No work is small if it is done with a clean heart,” he says.
Currently, Abhimanyu is being trained for a leadership role as a Trainee Supervisor. He arrives five minutes early for every shift and leaves five minutes late, ensuring that his company knows they can rely on him. Abhimanyu’s goal for the next six months is clear: He wants to move from operating the machines to leading the people who use them.
