Plans to declare locust swarm attacks as natural disaster: MP Agriculture Minister

'Farmers will be able to get compensation for the losses due to locust swarm attacks when the problem is declared a natural disaster,' MP Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel.

Published: 28th May 2020 01:35 PM  |   Last Updated: 28th May 2020 01:35 PM   |  A+A A-

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Locust swarm attack has been creating problems in Madhya Pradesh. (Photo | EPS)

By ANI

BHOPAL: The state Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel on Thursday said that the government is planning to declare the locust swarm attacks as natural disaster, following a survey on the losses accrued to them.

"Farmers will be able to get compensation for the losses due to locust swarm attacks when the problem is declared a natural disaster," Patel said.

The Minister further said that the government is not only planning to eliminate locusts but their eggs too for long-term relief from their attacks.

He added that the government is discussing measures to control locusts with scientists.