Indian government forms expert panel to review long tunnel projects after Silkyara Tunnel collapse.

In response to the Silkyara Tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand, the Indian government has formed an expert panel to review long tunnel projects over 1.5 km. Comprising experts from ONGC, RVNL, and THDCIL, the panel will assess proposals for 74 planned tunnels totaling 273 km. Submissions must include geological studies and safety measures before approval by the Public-Private Partnership Appraisal Committee and Standing Finance Committee.

September 06, 2024
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