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"It’s time for gratitude. Thank you to EVERY single person who worked tirelessly over the past 17 days to save these 41 precious lives. More than any sporting victory could have, you have uplifted the spirits of a country & united us in our hope. You’ve reminded us that no tunnel is too difficult to emerge from, no task is impossible when our actions & prayers are collaborative & collective," Anand Mahindra wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani hailed the rescue of 41 workers from Uttarakhand Tunnel. He wrote on X (Twitter), "This is the victory of 'hope' of crores of countrymen amidst the marathon struggle of life and death. I salute the courage of all the 41 workers who returned from a tunnel for 17 days without losing courage. Thanks to every member who made this rescue mission successful, including the teams of NDRF and SDRF. We wish better health and long life to all these labor brothers who pave the way for the country's progress."
Reliance Jio provided its data and voice services in order to help the rescue workers establish communication among themselves as they undertook the task to rescue those stuck inside the Uttarakhand tunnel.
Reliance Jio wrote on X (Twitter), "Our Jio Team is working shoulder-to-shoulder with those tasked with vertical drilling for the rescue operations. Honoured to report that Jio’s data and voice services have been provided at this challenging vertical location within 12 hours. This is a hilltop location where vehicles can’t go. There are no poles and no power, not to speak of fibre connectivity. All these challenges have been surmounted and essential connectivity restored. In prayer and solidarity."
Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal shared a post on his AI firm Krutrim SI Designs. He wrote on X (Twitter), "What kind of features or capabilities do you want in your AI chat app? Especially as Indian users. Krutrim will take interesting ideas into product roadmap. Also, the best idea will get an Ola Electric S1X+ scooter."
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath took to X to speak about his NGO Rainmatter Health's initiative to help entrepreneurs who are trying to get more Indians to play sports. He wrote: "The one thing that has helped me remain sane and deal with the volatility of life is playing a sport regularly. It hasn't just helped me reduce stress and anxiety, but I think it has also improved my cognitive abilities. Also, I'm almost forced to make healthier lifestyle choices when playing a sport regularly. Given the benefits of playing a sport, picking up one If you can is a no-brainer, especially for kids."
Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is celebrating 45th anniversary of the pharma company. She wrote on X (Twitter): "Laying the foundation stone at 20th Km Hosur Road which started Biocon’s incredible journey 40 years ago! Today we celebrate 45 years of Biocon’s garage startup in 1978 to its global leadership in Biopharma today."
Mazumdar-Shaw also hailed the heroic rescue of the trapped workers in the Uttarkashi tunnel. She wrote on X, "Heroic and outstanding sense of duty displayed by rescuers. Enduring resilience displayed by those rescued. Makes our nation proud."
Tech Mahindra's CEO CP Gurnani too lauded the rescue efforts. He wrote on X (Twitter), "The light at the end of the tunnel.. when a billion prayers get backed by a brilliant rescue team Relief.. gratitude.. pride.. so many emotions when you see the images and clips of the Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Truly an incredible feat... Salute the amazing efforts."