Archive · 3 Jun 2025
NGT Issues Notices Over Pigeon Droppings' Health Hazards in Delhi
Imagine lots of pigeons leaving their waste everywhere.
A school student noticed that when the streets get cleaned, the dust mixes with the dried pigeon poop.
This creates unhealthy air that can cause breathing problems, like scarring in lungs.
The student asked the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for help.
The NGT, like a special court for the environment, sent notices to Delhi’s government and other groups in charge of keeping the city clean.
They have to explain what they are doing about the problem.
NGT issued notices to Delhi authorities due to concerns over pigeon droppings.
A school student filed a plea highlighting health and environmental hazards.
Pigeon droppings mix with dust during sweeping, creating toxic particles.
The applicant cited lung diseases like hypersensitivity pneumonitis as a health concern.
Respondents must submit an affidavit one week before the next hearing on Oct 8.
- Who
- National Green Tribunal (NGT), Delhi government, MCD, New Delhi Municipal Council, PWD and a school student Armaan Palliwal
- What
- NGT issued notices to Delhi authorities regarding the adverse impact of pigeon droppings.
- When
- The NGT issued notices with the next hearing on Oct 8.
- Where
- Delhi NCR
- Why
- To address the adverse health and environmental impacts of pigeon droppings.
Citizen's Concerns
Government Response
Health Impacts
Citizen's Concerns
Dried pigeon droppings mix with dust and cause lung diseases like hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Government Response
Not specified in the articles.
- Entity
- National Green Tribunal
- Entities Noticed
- Delhi, MCD, New Delhi Municipal Council, PWD
- Issue
- Harmful dust from pigeon droppings.
- Health concern
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Next hearing date
- October 8
- Applicant
- School student