Because the rescuers race towards time to evacuate the 41 employees trapped in an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi, indiatoday.in has completely accessed how completely different companies are concerned in rescuing the lads, who’ve been trapped for eight days now. Because the rescue operation entered the ninth day, this is a breakdown of how these companies have been tasked with completely different duties to achieve out to the trapped employees and rescue them.
The Oil and Pure Fuel Company (ONGC) has undertaken the duty of vertical drilling on the Barkot finish of the Silkyara tunnel on the Char Dham route, a part of which collapsed on November 12, sources mentioned. The ONGC drilling head is ready to go to the location on Monday and a report is predicted to be submitted the very subsequent day.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will then finalise the alignment of the highway primarily based on the ONGC report by November 22 (Wednesday).
Vertical drilling on the Silkyara finish has been assigned to the Rail Vikas Nigam Restricted (RVNL). The BRO accomplished 970 metres of the entry highway resulting in the tunnel out of the whole deliberate 1,150 metres on Sunday. The remaining distance is predicted to be coated by Monday.
The RVNL has positioned a request for an electrical connection, which the district administration is evaluating. The vertical drilling is scheduled to be accomplished by November 26 (Sunday), in keeping with sources.
They added the RVNL has additionally deliberate for a 170-metre tunnel to be constructed utilizing particular tools, which is able to attain the location by November 21 (Tuesday). The setup is predicted to be accomplished by November 23 (Thursday).
Water sources have been recognized with recycling choices and the district Justice of the Peace’s permission is required to make use of the state authorities pipe.
Sources mentioned that THDC India Ltd has been entrusted with a 483-metre tunnel development after they accomplished a website evaluation and manpower mobilisation. The tunnel boring will start from Monday.
The Nationwide Highways and Infrastructure Growth Company Ltd. (NHIDCL) has the accountability of strengthening the tunnel and development of an escape route, sources mentioned. A 150 mm metal pipe is being arrange by way of the particles for emergency providers, and a 3rd try for a similar is underway.
The Nationwide Hydroelectric Energy Company (NHPC) and the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Restricted (SJVNL) have been tasked with drilling a 1-1.2 metre-diameter borehole on the Silkyara finish. The work is ready to start on Monday.
The Indian Military are on-site to watch the progress. A drone has arrived on the tunnel website, which is able to assist with aerial monitoring and facilitate the environment friendly completion of the undertaking operation.
IAS officer Neeraj Khairwal, who has been appointed because the nodal officer by the Uttarakhand authorities to coordinate with numerous central companies, is predicted to achieve the Silkyara tunnel at the moment.
UPDATE ON RESCUE OPERATION
The federal government is sending multivitamins, antidepressants and dry fruits to the 41 employees, Highway, Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain mentioned on Sunday.
The rescue operation was suspended on Friday afternoon when a US-made auger machine, deployed to drill and push in pipes by way of the rubble to arrange an escape passage for the employees, developed a snag that exacerbated the nervousness.
By the point drilling was halted, the auger machine had drilled as much as 40 metres by way of the rubble, unfold over a 60-metre space contained in the tunnel. Seven pipes having a diameter of 800 mm have been inserted.
A six-inch diameter pipe was but to achieve the employees, which is able to guarantee provides of correct meals for them.
After a go to to the location on Sunday, Union Highway Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari mentioned boring horizontally by way of the particles with the massive auger machine gave the impression to be the very best wager. He anticipated a breakthrough in two and a half days.
The federal government has sought a report from all of the companies concerning the growth work thus far within the rescue operation.
The tunnel is being constructed beneath the Nationwide Highways and Infrastructure Growth Company Restricted (NHIDCL). It is part of the bold Char Dham all-weather highway undertaking of the central authorities.
(with inputs from PTI)