Published Sep 03, 2026 | 2:32 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 03, 2026 | 2:32 PM
The poultry traders’ association has said that around 6,000 to 7,000 chicken shops could be affected.
Synopsis: Thousands of meat shops across Bengaluru are expected to remain closed on 3 and 4 September as poultry traders protest against new charges for collecting and disposing of animal waste. The Greater Bengaluru Authority has separately banned animal slaughter and the sale of meat across the city on 4 September for Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
Thousands of meat shops across Bengaluru are expected to shut shop on 3 and 4 September as poultry traders observe a two-day shutdown against the new animal-waste collection charges imposed by the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML).
Separately, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has ordered a complete prohibition on animal slaughter and the sale of meat within its jurisdiction on Friday, 4 September, on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. The order was issued on 2 September by the Deputy Director (Animal Husbandry), GBA, citing a circular issued by the Chief Commissioner of the GBA on 20 January.
The poultry traders’ shutdown is in protest against the new waste collection system, under which meat, poultry and fish shops must hand over animal waste to authorised collectors. BSWML has fixed the collection and disposal charge at ₹5 a kg for animal waste and ₹3 a kg for bone waste.
Traders say the charges will substantially increase the cost of running their businesses and could result in higher retail chicken prices.
The poultry traders’ association has said that around 6,000 to 7,000 chicken shops could be affected by the decision. It has demanded that the charges be withdrawn or revised.
BSWML has said Bengaluru generates more than 100 tonnes of animal waste every day. It has said regulated collection is necessary to prevent illegal dumping and improve waste management.
