Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic dialog with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and sought particulars concerning the ongoing aid and rescue operations of the employees trapped within the under-construction Silkyara tunnel, a portion of which collapsed on November 12 in Uttarkashi, Chief Minister’s Office stated on Monday. The Prime Minister stated that the required rescue gear and assets are being supplied by the Central Government. The rescue operation entered its day 9 as we speak as efforts to convey the 41 employees trapped within the particles are underway.
“The workers will be evacuated safely with mutual coordination between central and state agencies. There is a need to maintain the morale of the stranded workers,” the CMO stated.
Heavy machines arrived at Silkyara tunnel as a rescue operation to convey out the stranded victims is underway this morning.
International Tunneling Expert arrives on the web site
President of International Tunneling Underground Space Professor, Arnold Dix arrived at Silkyara tunnel and supplied prayers at a temple that’s constructed on the essential entrance of the tunnel. He lauded the operations underway and stated that the work being carried out is “systematic” and all these trapped will likely be taken out.
“We are going to get those men out. Great work is being done here. Our whole team is here and we are going to find a solution and get them out. A lot of work is being done here. It is important that not only the men rescued but also the men who are rescuing are safe. The whole world is helping. The team here is fantastic. The plans are looking fantastic. The work is very systematic. The food and the medication are being provided properly,” Dix stated.
Preparations for offering employees meals enhanced
In order to higher ship meals and water to the employees trapped within the tunnel, as an alternative of the 4-inch pipeline, a 6-inch pipeline was laid for round 40 meters.
Officials requested to submit report back to PMO
The former advisor of PMO Bhaskar Khulbe and Deputy Secretary of PMO Mangesh Ghildiyal appealed to all of the involved departments concerned within the rescue operation (RVNL, Navyug, ONGC, State PWD, BRO and THDC) and requested them to supply the ultimate report on progress within the rescue operation by this night.
“Instructions have been given to the rescue team to complete the rescue operation of the workers trapped in the tunnel as early as possible. Former advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office, Bhaskar Khulbe and Deputy Secretary in PMO Mangesh Ghildiyal gave strict instructions to the rescue team. Bhasker Khulbe, Dy Sec Mangesh Ghildiyal and Secretary Disaster Management Ranjeet Sinha have left for Dehradun,” Dr Neeraj Khanna, Secretary Nodal stated.
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on November 19 carried out an on-site inspection of the operations. He was accompanied by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari throughout his go to to the tunnel web site.
(With ANI inputs)
