Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Bengal Announces Rs 5 Lakh Aid for NHPC Tunnel Tragedy Victims
A tunnel collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI hydroelectric project in Sikkim has resulted in the deaths of 13 people and left 25 others trapped.
The West Bengal government has announced Rs 5 lakh in financial assistance for the families of the deceased.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with teams working to locate and rescue the remaining trapped workers.
The governments of Sikkim and West Bengal, along with NHPC, are providing support to the affected families.
West Bengal government announces Rs 5 lakh aid for kin of NHPC tunnel tragedy victims.
Rescue operations resume after being suspended due to heavy rain and waterlogging.
Total death toll reaches 13 with one more body recovered on Wednesday.
Seven of the deceased have been identified, including workers from Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts.
NHPC will also provide compensation to the families of the deceased.
- Who
- West Bengal government, NHPC, rescue teams
- What
- NHPC Teesta Stage-VI tunnel tragedy
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- Samardung, Sikkim
- Why
- Tunnel collapse
Government Support
NHPC Responsibility
Financial Assistance
Government Support
The West Bengal government has announced Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.
NHPC Responsibility
NHPC will also provide compensation to the families of the deceased.
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 5 lakh from West Bengal government
- Total Death Toll
- 13
- Total Trapped Workers
- 25
- Identified Victims
- 7
- Rescue Operation Status
- Ongoing
- Affected Districts
- Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar
