PETA Appreciates CBSE Decision To Ban The Use of Leather Shoes For Its Students

MUMBAI: Animal rights activists have welcomed the latest decision by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to ban the use of leather shoes for its students in 18,000 institutes across the country.

After meeting with representatives of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and communication with the Ministry of Human Resources Development by PETA India and MP Maneka Gandhi, the CBSE sent an advisory to all its 18,000 schools strongly urging them to implement a policy that bans students and staff members from wearing leather shoes in favour of animal and Earth-friendly canvas shoes. In the advisory, CBSE refers to the move as an "ethical" and "compassionate" way to protect the environment and animals from harm.

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