Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Monday said that the proposed Chenab–Beas tunnel project holds “paramount importance” as it is expected to divert surplus water from the Chenab river into the Beas basin, thereby reducing water flow towards Pakistan.
Speaking to the media in Shimla after participating in the state’s self-enumeration exercise for the upcoming census, which began on June 1, the governor said the project would help better utilise river waters within India and address long-standing regional requirements.
He remarked that Pakistan “fosters terrorism” and stated that such initiatives are necessary to “teach it a lesson”, while emphasising that the project represents a corrective step aimed at addressing historical policy gaps in water management.
Gupta further said that the development of the project would be aligned with the broader needs of northern states, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, and would contribute to improved water distribution and infrastructure planning in the region.
Also read: Dumper rams into bus near Haridwar, woman killed
He added that the government’s priority remains ensuring that natural resources are effectively utilised for the benefit of Indian states while supporting long-term development goals. Separately, the governor highlighted the importance of the ongoing census self-enumeration drive, saying that accurate data collection would play a crucial role in shaping future government policies and welfare schemes.
He noted that reliable census data would assist in designing programmes related to poverty alleviation, healthcare, education, and infrastructure development, ensuring that benefits reach eligible populations more effectively.
Urging public participation, he appealed to citizens across Himachal Pradesh to actively cooperate in the exercise by providing correct and complete information. Under the self-enumeration system in the state, residents can submit their census details online or through a mobile application between June 1 and June 15. During this period, individuals are required to enter information for all members of their household.
Officials said the initiative aims to improve efficiency, reduce manual workload, and ensure more accurate demographic data collection across the state.
Follow us
