Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel
Sector: Hydro • Location: Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India
Source: CounterPunch.org
The Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel project aims to divert surplus water from the Chandra River in Lahaul-Spiti through an 8.7-kilometer underground tunnel beneath the Pir Panjal range into the Beas basin. The project includes a 19-meter barrage and additional hydraulic infrastructure, with the goal of expanding hydropower generation in Himachal Pradesh and strengthening irrigation and water-management sy
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel
- Location
- Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- CounterPunch.org
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel project aims to divert surplus water from the Chandra River in Lahaul-Spiti through an 8.7-kilometer underground tunnel beneath the Pir Panjal range into the Beas basin. The project includes a 19-meter barrage and additional hydraulic infrastructure, with the goal of expanding hydropower generation in Himachal Pradesh and strengthening irrigation and water-management systems across northern India. It represents a strategic shift in India's approach to river-water utilization and infrastructure development in the region. |
Original sector | Water Infrastructure |
Budget |
Location
Country | India |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
City | Lahaul-Spiti |
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Source | CounterPunch.org |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage, Tunnel |
Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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