Karnataka issues guidelines to regulate pigeon feeding in public places
The State Health Department has for the second time issued directions to regulate pigeon feeding in public places, citing concerns over public health risks.Uncontrolled feeding leads to large congregations of birds and excessive droppings. Exposure to pigeon feathers may lead to severe and sometimes irreversible lung damage, especially among vulnerable groups including children, the elderly and persons with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Such areas will have to be managed by charitable organisations, NGOs or registered organisations authorised by the local authority.
- ▪The State Health Department has for the second time issued directions to regulate pigeon feeding in public places, citing concerns over public health risks.Uncontrolled feeding leads to large congregations of birds and excessive droppings.
- ▪Exposure to pigeon feathers may lead to severe and sometimes irreversible lung damage, especially among vulnerable groups including children, the elderly and persons with pre-existing respiratory conditions.
- ▪Such areas will have to be managed by charitable organisations, NGOs or registered organisations authorised by the local authority.
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The State Health Department has for the second time issued directions to regulate pigeon feeding in public places, citing concerns over public health risks.Uncontrolled feeding leads to large congregations of birds and excessive droppings. Exposure to pigeon feathers may lead to severe and sometimes irreversible lung damage, especially among vulnerable groups including children, the elderly and persons with pre-existing respiratory conditions. The circular issued on Thursday (July 23) by the State Health Commissioner, directs the Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Commissioners and Chief Officers of other municipal corporations to take measures to mitigate the causes of disease-spread linked to pigeons.The directions have been issued under the provisions of the…
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