{"id":32061,"date":"2024-08-12T13:17:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T07:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/08\/12\/the-book-woh-17-din-narrates-the-story-of-the-sikyara-tunnel-accident\/"},"modified":"2024-08-12T13:17:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T07:47:31","slug":"the-book-woh-17-din-narrates-the-story-of-the-sikyara-tunnel-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/08\/12\/the-book-woh-17-din-narrates-the-story-of-the-sikyara-tunnel-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"The book \u201cWoh 17 Din\u201d narrates the story of the Sikyara Tunnel accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recording such events means sowing the seeds of hope in despair.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The book is written by Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Generally, books that provide such technical learning are rarely available.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Sandeep Kumar Sharma<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Delhi (India), August 12:\u00a0 <\/strong>A discussion was organised at the Sahitya Akademi auditorium on the book \u2018Woh 17 Din,\u2019 written about the tunnel accident that occurred last year in Silkyara, Uttarakhand. Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh\u2019s book \u2018Woh 17 Din,\u2019 which highlights the plight of the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel accident, is extraordinary in many ways. Documenting such events means planting the seed of hope amid despair. In the world of books, there are generally few technical learning books available for the average reader. Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh has addressed this gap and done a commendable job. The book was crafted after extensive research and has done full justice to all aspects of the Silkyara tunnel accident. Writing about a historical tragedy in an engaging manner while maintaining the authenticity of the facts is one of the greatest challenges for any writer. This challenging task has been accomplished by Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh in his book \u201c Woh 17 Din\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion was attended by the book\u2019s author Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, who is also the head of the India Centre for Policy Research and Development (ICPRD); Dr. Shivshankar Awasthi, General Secretary of the Authors Guild of India; Dr. Sandeep Kumar Sharma, senior writer, critic, and member of the Authors Guild of India; Sanjay Singh, senior journalist, writer, and defence expert;\u00a0 Ajay Setia, senior journalist and former chairman of the Uttarakhand State Commission for Protection of Child Rights; Dr. NK Verma, Chairman of Diamond Books, and the book\u2019s editor Amit Kumar, among others connected to the literary world. The event was conducted by Neva Singh. On this occasion, the National Advisor of ICPRD, Barkha Singh, Rakesh Sengar from BBA, and Advisor Group Captain Vishwajit Kumar (Retired) from ICPRF, among others, were present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kumar Rajeev Ranjan<\/strong> said \u201cWriting this book was a significant challenge for me, and I want to take it to the very end of understanding within society. I would like to thank Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who kept a close eye on this incident and took personal interest in it and brought the workers trapped in the tunnel safely to their loved ones. He said that no matter how busy Modi ji was, he was keeping an eye on the happenings from moment to moment. Similarly, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami ji was present at the accident site itself.\u00a0 He used to talk to the workers to encourage them. Shri Singh said that recently Dhami ji had expressed his feelings on the release of this book by saying, That a film should be made on this subject so that the people of the world can know in detail about this successful rescue operation. This book is a successful rescue operation to save a life battling many storms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Senior writer <strong>Dr. Sandeep Kumar Sharma<\/strong> stated that \u201cUnderstanding the pain of a writer\u2019s creative process is something only a divine being can truly grasp. While reading this book, it feels like watching a movie unfold. The depiction of the 17 days of suffering endured by the labourers and their families is done remarkably well, capturing the essence of human emotions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Narendra Verma, Chairman of Diamonds Books<\/strong> said that \u201cKumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh\u2019s book \u2018Those 17 Days,\u2019 which highlights the plight of the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyaar tunnel accident, is extraordinary in many ways. Documenting such events means planting the seed of hope amid despair. He said that our honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, continuously sought updates on the situation from Chief Minister Mr. Pushkar Singh Dhami over the phone. Additionally, he spoke with engineers and very carefully ensured the rescue of the workers. He said that writing about a historical tragedy in an engaging manner while maintaining the authenticity of the facts is one of the greatest challenges for any writer. This challenging task has been accomplished by Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh, and he deserves to be praised for it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. SS Awasthi <\/strong>said \u201cA writer experiences the pain of creation. For us, a book is a part of life, a treasure trove of knowledge. We too feel the urge to engage in creative work. When we talk about books, the question arises, what makes a good book? A book should possess quality; it keeps an event alive, shows us how to navigate through challenges. We learn about the life of a labourer. The style of the book is crucial. Rajeev Ji often uses fiction in his books, weaving emotional stories. The words of a writer, when spoken through a book, reach the heart. Through this book, Rajeev Ji has depicted the struggles of labourers trapped for 17 days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shri Sanjay Singh<\/strong> said \u201cA book has many aspects, and the topic of this one\u2014\u201917 days\u2019\u2014is particularly intriguing. A book is not just for the present but also for future generations. Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Ji has presented the entire event in a very engaging manner. A writer\u2019s work is truly meaningful when the reader is captivated by it. The way Amit Kumar has edited it keeps the reader engaged till the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shri Ajay Setia<\/strong> said \u201cIncorporating an event into literature is a significant task, and this book does just that\u2014it\u2019s a blend of both event and literature, proving that a writer can also be a journalist. This book reads like a novel, depicting things that connect the entire society, much like a letter. It also reminds us that we must not tamper with the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shri Rakesh Sengar from BBA<\/strong> said \u201cThere is no official record of this tragedy, but Rajeev Ranjan Ji was inspired to write his first book about it. This book is not just a document; it will also impart preventive knowledge to children. It deserves to reach schools and colleges across North India.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group captain Vishwajit Kumar (Retired)<\/strong> said \u201cHow disaster-prone our country is, this book highlights that Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are vulnerable areas. It should be presented in schools so that students understand that along with development, they must also be prepared to face disasters.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prashant Tiwari <\/strong>said \u201cThis book can help prepare the next generation by educating students about the fundamentals related to the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recording such events means sowing the seeds of hope in despair. The book is written by Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Singh. Generally, books that provide such technical learning are rarely available.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Sandeep Kumar Sharma New Delhi (India), August 12:\u00a0 A discussion was organised at the Sahitya Akademi auditorium on the book \u2018Woh 17 Din,\u2019&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/08\/12\/the-book-woh-17-din-narrates-the-story-of-the-sikyara-tunnel-accident\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &ldquo;The book \u201cWoh 17 Din\u201d narrates the story of the Sikyara Tunnel accident&rdquo;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32062,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[634],"class_list":["post-32061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32061"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32061\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32061"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32061"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}