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PMO led rescue Operations, getting various agencies together

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel prompts PMO intervention to collaborate with agencies. PMO officials including Bhaskar Khulbe and a Uttarakhand representative join crisis management group. PMO mobilizes experts and equipment from major PSUs and deploys relevant technologies like drones and endoscopic cameras. Road transport minister emphasizes the need for safety audits of tunnels and finding solutions for fragile Himalayan region. Whole of government approach adopted with involvement of various ministries, organizations, and private entities.
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