Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Support – Uttarkashi
Shivganga Drillers Limited mobilized specialized drilling equipment, rig and technical personnel to support the Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation in Uttarkashi. The team remained ready for deployment as part of the contingency vertical drilling plan.
Supporting a National Rescue Mission
During the Silkyara Tunnel incident in Uttarkashi, 41 workers became trapped following a tunnel collapse, leading to a major national rescue operation.
As part of the contingency rescue plan, ONGC was tasked with preparing a vertical drilling option from the hilltop to the tunnel. The proposed operation involved drilling an approximately 24-inch diameter borehole to provide an alternative access route for the rescue mission.
Shivganga Drillers’ Role
Shivganga Drillers Limited was engaged to support the proposed drilling operation using specialized Air Hammer Drilling Technology. Our team promptly mobilized the required drilling rig, air hammer equipment, accessories, supporting tools and technical personnel.
The complete drilling setup and team were positioned near the rescue site and kept ready for immediate deployment. Meanwhile, parallel rescue operations inside the tunnel continued and ultimately succeeded in safely evacuating the trapped workers.
Mobilized and Ready to Support
Although the contingency drilling operation was not ultimately required, Shivganga Drillers Limited remained fully mobilized and operationally ready to contribute whenever needed.
This participation reflects our commitment to engineering readiness, rapid mobilization, technical capability and responsible support during critical operations.
