Bhubaneswar, Nov 21:  Rescue operations continue in full swing to save the 41 trapped workers at Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi. Odisha has now a role to play in this live saving move. 

It is informed that, a Special RSP made greader steel pipe manufactured by Rourkela steel plant is going to be used in the rescue opration. 

The pipe has been  already sent to the spot. 

The steel pipes were sent to Uttarkashi in a special helicopter named 'Super Hercules' with the help of Air force  from Rourkela Airport today.

As directed by Union Minister the RSP employees are working with full force to complete the work as soon as possible. 

The collapse occurred on November 12 during the construction of a tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot, trapping 41 labourers due to a muck fall in a 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel.

It's been 10 days and the rescue operation is still on.

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