NTPC's rock solid barrage averted bigger tragedy; power major, agencies continue rescue ops

NTPC's rock solid barrage averted bigger tragedy; power major, agencies continue rescue ops
NTPC's rock solid barrage averted bigger tragedy; power major, agencies continue rescue ops
NTPC's rock solid barrage averted bigger tragedy; power major, agencies continue rescue ops
NTPC's rock solid barrage averted bigger tragedy; power major, agencies continue rescue ops

NTPC's rock solid barrage averted bigger tragedy; power major, agencies continue rescue ops


New Delhi, Feb 15, 2021 – The rescue operation at NTPC’s Tapovan Vishnugad project continues in full swing for the eighth consecutive day with extensive coordinated work being carried out by multiple agencies to reach those trapped in the tunnel. More than 325 personnel including Engineers, officers, geologists, scientists, security officials from NTPC, THDC, CISF, UPNL and other associates are at the site and constantly engaged in rescue operations. There is also continuous support from district administration, BRO, state PWD, SJVN and RVNL.
Tapovan barrage bore the brunt of the natural calamity and it withstood the tremendous onslaught of the flood. The barrage reduced the surging water’s pressure, thereby saving several villages downstream from getting severely impacted and saved hundreds of lives. In addition, the NTPC engineering teams’ close coordination with rescue teams could help them comprehend the design of tunnels, thus helping them save 12 lives on Day One.
Meanwhile, NTPC Ltd has fast tracked all modalities and procedures required for distribution of compensation to the immediate families of those who lost their lives in the natural disaster that struck Tapovan project in Chamoli District on February 7 even as rescue operation continue in full swing with high-end machinery. 
While NTPC is extending a compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the immediate family of the victims, the State and Central Governments have separately announced compensation package of Rs 4 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, respectively. Further, compensation against PF and Employees’ Compensation Act covered under statutory provisions of the workers in the range of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh will also be made available.
A dedicated taskforce from NTPC has been working round-the-clock on the modalities including collating necessary information with regard to every missing worker and liaising with District Administration in order to fast-track compensation distribution. 
A public Information center, lodging and boarding, food, and medical facilities are being provided by NTPC near the rescue site to kith and kin of those stuck inside the tunnel.