Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

"rat-hole-mining"

Telangana tunnel collapse: Rat-hole miners join rescue operations at SLBC mishap site

They were part of the successful rescue operation during the Silkyara Bend-Barkot tunnel mishap in Uttarakhand in 2023
What is outlawed ‘rat-hole mining’ used in rescue of 41 workers stuck in Uttarakhand tunnel?

The rat-hole mining method, which was largely used in the Northeastern State of Meghalaya, was banned in 2014 by the National Green Tribunal for being unscientific.

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