WATCH | Inspecting education officer cleans blocked school toilet as others refuse to in Karnataka

KOLAR: This is perhaps the most inspirational thing about what this inspecting block education officer (BEO) did in Karnataka district. He did not ask any awkward question to the students and teachers, but made them embarrassed by what he did.

During a visit to a Kannada Higher Primary School in Bangarpet block, the BEO started cleaning a blocked toilet as no one else was ready to do it.

According to sources, the parents and villagers of Karamanahalli of Bangarpet Taluk on Wednesday brought to the notice of the Block Educational Officer (BEO) Kempaiah the unhygienic conditons in the classrooms and toilet. Later, the BEO visited the school to have a first hand experience. While checking the toilets, he showed his displeasure as the toilet was blocked and unhygienic.

WATCH: Block Education Officer cleans Karnataka school toilet

Then the officer got to his knees and started cleaning the toilet with help of a brush. He then removed the block and flushed water.

Speaking to TNIE, Kempaiah said it was unfortunate that the teachers and Anganawadi workers had not kept the school clean. He added that he had received a complaint that the girl students had to go to their homes in the village for rest room breaks during the class hours.

"I visited the school following this complaints," the BEO said, adding that a show cause notice will be issued to the persons concerned over the issue.