Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project: ₹2,620-Crore Outlay for Water Resource Management

Exam-focused facts from the 2 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, described the proposed Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project as a significant initiative in the national interest.
The project involves a total estimated budget outlay of ₹2,620 crore.
The tunnel is designed to facilitate the better utilisation of water resources to meet the requirements of Indian citizens.
The project aims to address the water needs of states including Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
The initiative is part of a larger vision by the Government of India (GoI) to ensure that the country's resources are prioritised for domestic use.