The state authorities has authorised the development and renovation of an irrigation challenge in Bemetara district. According to the order issued by the Ministry of Water Resources Department, Mahanadi Bhawan, administrative approval of Rs 25 crore 15 lakh 17 thousand has been granted for the transforming and lining work of the miners of Kharra distributary canal below Tandula challenge of Berla growth block in Bemetara district. With the completion of the scheme, irrigation facility might be obtainable in an space of 4478 hectares.