Gadkari confers Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners of Silkyara tunnel rescue
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners for their bravery in the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation, at a ceremony in New Delhi on 5 August 2026.
Summary
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners in New Delhi on 5 August 2026 in recognition of their courage during the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation. Gadkari called the Silkyara tunnel collapse one of the most challenging rescue operations of recent years, involving experts from MoRTH, NHIDCL, the Border Roads Organisation and other agencies. Minister of State Harsh Malhotra attended the ceremony.
Key facts
- Award
- Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Recipients
- 12 rat miners
- For
- Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation
- Conferred by
- Nitin Gadkari, New Delhi, 5 Aug 2026
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Which award did Nitin Gadkari confer on rat miners for the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Gadkari conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on the rat miners.
How many rat miners received the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak for the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation?
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Correct answer: C — 12
Twelve rat miners were conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 5 August 2026.