Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Mumbai Shuts Pigeon Feeding Sites Over Health and Court Order
Mumbai is stopping people from feeding pigeons in places called Kabutarkhanas because of health worries and a court order.
Pigeons can spread diseases through their droppings, which can make people sick.
The government is following the law, and city workers have covered up the feeding spots.
Some people, especially those who feed the pigeons for religious reasons, are not happy.
They worry the pigeons are now in danger.
BMC shut down all 51 Kabutarkhanas across Mumbai, including the historic Dadar feeding site.
The action followed a Bombay High Court directive, citing public health and sanitation concerns.
The state government flagged an increase in respiratory diseases linked to pigeon droppings.
Dadar Kabutarkhana, established in 1933, was a cultural landmark and a religious site for feeding pigeons.
The Jain community protested, as feeding pigeons is a sacred act for them.
- Who
- BMC, State Government, Bombay High Court, Jain community, animal welfare advocates.
- What
- Closure of all Kabutarkhanas (pigeon feeding sites) across Mumbai.
- When
- Action taken recently, following a Bombay High Court order on July 30th.
- Where
- Mumbai, particularly Dadar.
- Why
- Due to health hazards from pigeon droppings and court directives.
Pigeon Feeders/Advocates
BMC/State Government
Cultural Practice vs Public Health
Pigeon Feeders/Advocates
Feeding pigeons is a sacred practice.
BMC/State Government
Pigeon droppings pose public health risks.
Pigeon Welfare vs Legal Compliance
Pigeon Feeders/Advocates
Closure will harm the pigeons.
BMC/State Government
BMC is following the law.
- Location
- Mumbai
- Issue
- Kabutarkhana closures
- Key Players
- BMC, High Court, State Government
- Reason for Closure
- Health Concerns
- Legal Basis
- Bombay High Court Order and Municipal Corporation Act, 1888
Sources
Days After High Court Order, 1st Case Filed For Feeding Pigeons In Mumbai
Mumbai: Jain Community In Dadar Protests Over Kabootar Khana Ban, Slams BMC For Targeting Religious Beliefs
Dadar Kabutar Khana Row: BJP MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha Urges BMC To Consider Public Sentiment, Seeks Balanced Solution
BMC cracks down on pigeon feeding, covers Dadar Kabutarkhana in tarpaulin sheets
Mumbai: Dadar Kabootar Khana Wrapped In Tarpaulin As BMC Acts On Pigeon Feeding Ban
BMC covers Dadar kabutarkhana with tarpaulin; minister Lodha seeks civic chief’s intervention
BMC covers Dadar kabutarkhana with tarpaulin; minister Lodha seeks civic chief's intervention
From sacred tradition to shutdown: The history and end of Mumbai’s Kabutarkhanas
'Find Balanced, Humane Solution': Minister To Mumbai Civic Body On Pigeon Feeding Ban
Mumbai News: Mangal Prabhat Lodha Urges BMC To Balance Public Health With Compassion In Pigeon Feeding Ban
Mumbai News: BMC Shuts Dadar Kabutar Khana; Jain Community Alleges Pigeon Deaths Due To Starvation