The Indian authorities has launched a complete five-option action plan to rescue the 41 workers who’ve been trapped within the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12. In a video briefing on Sunday, Road, Transport, and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain offered an replace on the continued rescue operations, emphasising the federal government’s dedication to making sure the secure rescue of all of the laborers.
Jain detailed the five-pronged strategy, assigning tasks to 5 completely different companies for a coordinated effort. The companies concerned are Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Sutluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDCL).
The Silkyara Tunnel, half of the bold Char Dham all-weather highway venture, collapsed round 5:30 am final Sunday. The rescue operation confronted a setback when an auger machine developed a snag on Friday, resulting in a short lived suspension.
Jain outlined the progress made by varied companies within the rescue efforts. RVNL initiated work on a vertical pipeline for important merchandise provide, and THDC commenced micro-tunneling from the Barkot finish, deploying heavy equipment for the operation. SJVNL is accountable for vertical drilling to succeed in the trapped laborers, whereas ONGC, identified for deep drilling experience, initiated preliminary work on vertical drilling from the Barkot finish.
The Union authorities performed a high-level assembly on Saturday, discussing 5 rescue choices and assigning particular tasks to completely different companies. NHIDCL MD Mahmood Ahmed has been designated because the coordinator for central companies concerned within the operation.
Jain assured steady communication with the trapped workers, acknowledging the difficult circumstances throughout the 8.5-meter-high and a couple of km-long built-up portion of the tunnel. NHIDCL is creating an extra 6-inch pipeline for meals supply, with drilling progress geared toward facilitating the supply of extra important objects.
The authorities stays resolute in its dedication to rescuing the trapped laborers safely, and efforts are underway to keep up the morale of these contained in the tunnel.
