SAEDNEWS: Even Pigeons in Rajasthan Are Millionaires
According to a report from Saed News, pigeons in India—without any awareness of money or assets—have become associated with significant wealth.
These so-called “multi-millionaire pigeons” in Rajasthan have been reported to be linked to more than 27 shops, along with several stores and various properties. Remarkably, the assets registered under their names are considered extraordinary. Even more interestingly, a single pigeon is symbolically listed as the owner of these holdings, without any legal guardian or power of attorney representing them.
The story of this unusual accumulation of wealth began about 40 years ago, when an individual initiated a new approach based on earlier practices. People were encouraged to contribute financially to provide water and food for the city’s pigeons. The initiative gained public support, and donations began flowing in from both local residents and people from other cities.
Soon, these contributions significantly improved the living conditions of the birds, leading to a noticeable increase in the pigeon population in the area.
After basic needs such as food and water were secured, attention shifted to medical care, first for pigeons and later for other sick animals. Over time, continued public donations grew substantially, creating a large pool of funds dedicated to animal welfare.
As the donations expanded, those managing the funds reportedly used the resources to establish various shops and commercial properties. Since the money originally came from public contributions intended for the birds, these assets were registered under the pigeons’ names under what is referred to as a “pigeon trust.”
Interestingly, these shops—though owned in name by the pigeons—are rented out to local people. The rental income has become a new source of funding for the city’s pigeon welfare system.
Reports suggest that the monthly rent for these properties is approximately 80,000 rupees, generating continuous income for the trust associated with the pigeons.
