Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Mumbai Seeks Public Input on Pigeon Feeding
The city of Mumbai is asking for your ideas about how to feed pigeons in a safe way.
This is because of a court order.
People can share their thoughts by sending an email or going to a city office.
The government wants to find a good solution for everyone.
Some people think feeding pigeons is a religious thing, while others worry about health problems.
An expert group will look at all the suggestions and give the court some advice.
Animal lovers are also involved and want the city to let people feed the pigeons at set times.
BMC is seeking public feedback on controlled pigeon feeding in Mumbai.
Citizens can submit suggestions and objections via email or in person.
The deadline for submissions is August 29.
The move follows a Bombay High Court request to address pigeon feeding.
Animal activists have welcomed the BMC's consideration of controlled feeding.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai citizens.
- What
- The BMC is collecting public input on controlled pigeon feeding.
- When
- Suggestions and objections can be submitted from August 18 to August 29.
- Where
- Mumbai, focusing on areas with kabutar khanas.
- Why
- To address health concerns and religious sentiments related to pigeon feeding, as requested by the Bombay High Court.
Health vs. Religious Sentiment
Religious Sentiment
Public Health Concerns vs. Religious Practices
Health vs. Religious Sentiment
Concerns over health hazards and respiratory illnesses.
Religious Sentiment
Pigeon feeding is a practice that some consider a religious act.
- Organization
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Issue
- Pigeon Feeding
- Submission Methods
- Email or in person
- Submission Deadline
- August 29
- Court Involvement
- Bombay High Court
