The Maharashtra government has told the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately stop people from feeding pigeons. (Pics/Atul Kamble/Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2025-07-03 06:26 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
This announcement came after the minister addressed concerns about pigeon feeding's impact on residents' health
It is worth noting that Mumbai currently has 51 pigeon feeding spots
Prioritising health, the state government wants the BMC to educate pigeon feeders about health risks to nearby residents
It is important to note that inhaling dust from pigeon droppings or from their sweeping can pose significant health risks, potentially leading to severe health issues for people
Meanwhile, considering the pigeon issue, Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant informed lawmakers that the government will instruct Mumbai's civic body, the BMC, to promptly close all pigeon feeding locations throughout the city
A Shiv Sena MLC mentioned several scientific reports showing that pigeon droppings and feathers cause health problems like asthma and other breathing issues for many people
Pigeon feeding continues in the city despite Maharashtra minister's order