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IN PHOTOS: Here's all you need to know about pigeon feeding ban in Mumbai

Updated On: 03 July, 2025 06:26 PM IST | Divya Nair

The Maharashtra government has told the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to immediately stop people from feeding pigeons. (Pics/Atul Kamble/Ashish Raje)

Pigeon feeding banned in BMC areas. Pics/Atul Kamble/Ashish Raje

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Pigeon feeding banned in BMC areas. Pics/Atul Kamble/Ashish Raje
This announcement came after the minister addressed concerns about pigeon feeding's impact on residents' health

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pigeon feeding continues in the city despite Maharashtra minister's order

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