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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)

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This announcement came after the minister addressed concerns about pigeon feeding's impact on residents' health
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It is worth noting that Mumbai currently has 51 pigeon feeding spots

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Prioritising health, the state government wants the BMC to educate pigeon feeders about health risks to nearby residents
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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

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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
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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

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