Locust attacks have been taking place in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh for the last several weeks. In such a situation, several efforts have been made for locust control campaigns in India, due to which locust control is also getting success. In this episode, helicopters are also being used to control the locust team.
The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off a Bell helicopter with spray equipment. The helicopter will leave for the Air Force Station at Uttarlai, Barmer, where it will initially be stationed and will control the locust attack in different areas from there.
The helicopter will be operated by a single pilot and has the capacity to carry 250 liters of pesticides at one go. This helicopter will spray pesticides in an area of 25 to 50 hectares at a time.
Earlier, India has also done something to control locusts, which is being praised all over the world. Actually, India has resorted to drones for locust control and has also become the first country in the world to do so.
Source: Krishak Jagat
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