Raipur, 09 July 2020. The state government has sanctioned Rs 46 crore 13 lakh 24 thousand for the construction of a barrage near Shivghat on the Arpa river in Bilaspur district. With this scheme, water conservation, drinking water and ground water promotion are proposed in the area. Administrative approval has been issued to Chief Engineer Hasdeo Cachar Water Resources Department Bilaspur for getting barrage construction work from Mahanadi Bhawan, Ministry of Water Resources Department. Instructions have been given to the officers to get the work done with quality within the stipulated time.