New Delhi, Jul 3 (UNI) Locust control operations have been done in 1,32,777 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices (LCOs) starting from April 11 till July 2, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare said here on Friday.
'In the intervening night of 2nd-3rd July, control operations were carried out at 19 places in 7 districts viz Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Sikar, Jaipur, and Alwar of Rajasthan State and 2 places in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh by LCOs,' the Ministry said in a statement.
State Governments have also been simultaneously carrying out locust control operations.