Uttarkaashi Tunnel Crisis: Triumph over Tragedy
On the somber morning of November 12, 2023, tragedy struck in Uttarkashi. Forty-one workers engaged in a highway project found themselves ensnared within a tunnel when a landslide, at 5:30 AM, formed a formidable 60-meter barricade. Thus commenced "Mission Zindagi," a heroic rescue effort mobilized by 200 individuals. Over the ensuing 17 days, against daunting odds, they toiled tirelessly to liberate those trapped within. Join us as we unravel the extraordinary tale of valor and determination that defined the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue in today's blog post. On November 12, 2023, a significant event unfolded within the Barkot-Silkyara tunnel, a vital component of Narendra Modi's "Char Dham project" aimed at enhancing connectivity between Gangotri and Yamunotri. Constructed by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited under the supervision of NHIDCL, this two-lane tunnel, spanning a length of 20 kilometers and costing Rs 1383 crore, was designed to alleviate trav