'Centre should strengthen locust warning organization in Rajasthan': CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded that central government to strengn locust warning organization in state.

demand comes in view of locust attack in state’s frontier districts that border Pakistan.

Gehlot was discussing locust control with collectors of se districts, locust warning organisations and agriculture department officials through video conference.

He said that after almost three deces of continuous attack of locusts, it has become necessary to strengn locust warning organisation in state.

chief minister said that due to outbreak of locusts, farmers h suffered a big loss last year. This year, attack of locusts is expected to be more intense than before.

Gehlot said that he h apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi of matter in a video conference earlier.

Since work of a locust warning organization is under Centre, it should strengn it and provide necessary resources, he said.

chief minister said this time locust swarms have moved from border districts to Ajmer, Jaipur, Karauli, Tonk, Dausa, Sawai Mhopur and or districts so new ways to control m are required.

State Agriculture Minister Lalchand Kataria said that after entering Pakistani border in state on April 11, small swarms of locusts have also reached or districts.

He said about 50,000 hectare area has been affected by m.

Im Credits: PTI