Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Who is Arnold Dix, Tunneling Expert?

International tunneling expert Arnold Dix was roped in as a part of the rescue operation to evacuate 41 workers trapped inside Uttarkashi’s Silkyara tunnel since November 12.

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He was brought in at Silkayara on November 20 to assist rescuers.

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He is the Australian president of the 79-nation International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association in Switzerland.

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Dix heads the Geneva-based International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (Geneva). He is known for taking legal, environmental, political, and ethical risks related to underground construction.

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The rescue operation came to an end on November 28 evening with all the workers being rescued from the site.

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All 41 workers were evacuated from inside the Silkyara tunnel, putting an end to the 17-day efforts by the rescue team.

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