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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) operator to put an end to all bird-attracting activities in the vicinity of the airport, including unlawful animal slaughter. This directive comes as the airport nears its operational launch within the next month.
This move was prompted by complaints from activists about illegal goat and chicken slaughter in Ulwe, located just three kilometers from the airport’s runway. Such practices are in violation of DGCA rules, which prohibit animal slaughter within a 10-kilometer radius of any airport.
Although CIDCO had previously taken steps to dismantle unauthorized slaughterhouses, these operations reportedly resumed soon after. Activists have also voiced concerns over potential public health risks, including the spread of bird flu and other infectious diseases.
DGCA Director Amit Gupta stated that the airport operator has been directed to take appropriate action to eliminate bird-attracting activities near the airport. Activists are optimistic that this directive will lead to meaningful changes, such as the creation of a regulated and hygienic slaughter facility in Navi Mumbai.
