Meat Sale Ban Announced for Mahavir Jayanti under GBA

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has announced a citywide ban on animal slaughter and sale of meat on March 30, 2026, in observance of Mahavir Jayanti.

Key Details:

• Order: Ban on animal slaughter and meat sales

• Date of Enforcement: March 30, 2026 (Monday)

• Applicable Area: Entire jurisdiction of Greater Bengaluru Authority

• Issued by: Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department, GBA

• Restrictions Include:

Closure of slaughterhouses

• Prohibition of meat sales in shops across the city

Important Dates:

• March 30, 2026: Ban in effect (Mahavir Jayanti)