Archive · 21 Jul 2026
PM Announces Aid After Sikkim Tunnel Collapse
A tunnel that was being built in Sikkim collapsed because of a landslide.
Eight workers died, and many others were hurt.
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, talked to the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, to check on the situation.
He promised money to help the families of those who died and those who were injured.
Many teams, including disaster response teams and local people, are working hard to help the victims and rescue anyone who might still be trapped.
A tunnel under construction in Namchi district, Sikkim, collapsed due to a landslide on July 20, killing eight workers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang to assess the situation.
Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
Various rescue teams, including NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities, are working to assist the affected.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's support and solidarity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, workers at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project
- What
- Tunnel collapse due to a landslide, resulting in fatalities and injuries
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Why
- The tunnel under construction collapsed following a landslide
Government Support
Local Response
Government Assistance
Government Support
The Prime Minister announced ex-gratia payments and assured all possible assistance from the Government of India.
Local Response
Local authorities and community members are working tirelessly to support rescue efforts and assist the affected.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Namchi district, Sikkim
- Number of Fatalities
- 8
- Ex-gratia for Families
- Rs 2 lakh per deceased
- Ex-gratia for Injured
- Rs 50,000 per injured
- Rescue Teams Involved
- NDRF, SDRF, Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, district administration, local police, medical teams, local community