Feeding pigeons has been banned in India.

Feeding pigeons has been banned in India.

18.08.2025 16:03

In the city of Mumbai, located in western India, feeding pigeons in public areas has been banned. Researchers in India, where the pigeon population has increased by more than 150% since the year 2000, warn that pigeon droppings can lead to pneumonia, fungal infections, and chronic respiratory issues.

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Feeding pigeons in public areas in Mumbai, located in western India, has been banned due to their droppings causing permanent health issues.

CAUSING PERMANENT HEALTH ISSUES

It is reported that the pigeon population in India has increased by more than 150% since the year 2000, creating serious ecological and health problems. Research shows that pigeon droppings can lead to pneumonia, fungal infections, and permanent respiratory issues.

THEY PRODUCE 15 KILOS OF DROPPINGS PER YEAR

According to the 2023 "State of India's Birds" report, each pigeon can produce up to 15 kilograms of droppings per year. In recent years, the death of a child in Delhi due to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings has strengthened experts' warnings.



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