Modi told Dhami that the Centre is providing all equipment necessary and resources required for the safe evacuation.

After not being able to rescue the workers for a week, the authorities on Sunday came up with a plan to drill operations from all three sides.

The tunnel on the Brahmakal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi collapsed nine days ago.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) and police are conducting the rescue operations.

A narrow opening was earlier made to insert an oxygen pipe in the tunnel and help the trapped labourers.

No casualties have been reported so far.