"Light At The End Of Tunnel": Daring Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Earns Praise

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has declared financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each for all 41 workers

In a coordinated effort, NDRF and SDRF teams along with 'rathole' miners and the Army successfully rescued 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel since November 12. With 10-12 meters of rubble obstructing their escape, the joint operation, overseen by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, ended with the safe extraction of all workers. I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped laborers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully rescued.This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years. Various departments and… I feel relieved and happy to learn that all the workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand have been rescued. Their travails over 17 days, as the rescue effort met with obstacles, have been a testament of human endurance. The nation salutes their resilience and remains grateful… Where there is will and determination, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The agencies involved in the rescue operations, the rat miners and the 41 workers stuck in the tunnel have demonstrated it once again.Many congratulations. कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती????????Congrats to all the heroes who gave their 100% in the remarkable operation during the #UttarakhandTunnelRescue. Biggest Salute ????Admirable resilience was shown by those 41 brave men trapped underground for over 16 days.????:… pic.twitter.com/sV0JLIKks5 And after all the sophisticated drilling equipment, it's the humble ‘rathole miners' who make the vital breakthrough! It's a heartwarming reminder that at the end of the day, heroism is most often a case of individual effort & sacrifice. ???????????????????????????????????????? #UttarakhandTunnelRescuepic.twitter.com/qPBmqc2EiL Commending the swift and commendable rescue operation in Uttarkashi's Silkyara Tunnel, ensuring the safety of 41 workers. Gratitude to the dedicated rescue teams for their steadfast commitment. Wishing the rescued individuals strength and prosperity in the chapters ahead.… Heartfelt relief as 41 workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand since November 12 have been successfully rescued today.My sincere appreciation to the heroic efforts of the rescue team for their unwavering commitment and dedication.#UttarakhandTunnelRescue Relieved to know that the brave workers trapped inside the Uttarakhand tunnel are being successfully evacuated. The ordeal of last 17 days is finally over.Sending heartfelt prayers for their restored health and well-being. Kudos to the rescue teams for their relentless… A big shoutout to the dedicated miners! Working hand in hand with the NDRF team, they manually burrowed through rubble to rescue all 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. Your hard work is truly commendable! ????

Following this, Mr Gadkari wrote on X [formerly Twitter], “I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped labourers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully rescued. This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years. Various departments and agencies complemented each other despite facing numerous challenges. Tireless and sincere efforts by everyone, coupled with prayers from all, have made this operation possible. The dedicated endeavors of the rescue teams have yielded favorable results.”

Prominent public figures have expressed relief and commendation for the successful rescue of the workers.