Chennai: Towards the day of the award of cattle, which falls on July 13, people for ethical animal treatment (map) of India have sent a letter to Sanjay Leekha, Chair of the Skin Export Council (CLE), which functions under the AEGIS unification of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, The urgency to give advice to organizational members to end the slaughter of cows and buffaloes for leather goods.
This can be done, the Indian map said, by studying market changes in consumer interests and making a transition to vegan skin production, thus opening new opportunities to improve livelihoods.
Today, vegan (non-animal) skin is often made of plants, including those growing abundant in India – such as bananas, wine, apples, pineapple, and coconut – or from related agricultural waste and deleted temple flowers.
In the letter, the Indian map noted that demand for vegan skin grew rapidly.
Infinium Global Research estimates that the market to reach nearly US $ 90 billion in 2025.
Map of India identified several factors behind boom, including concerns over tanning waste in the Ganges River, which caused human health problems, besides the problem of workers’ rights, because Toxic chemicals in skin production cause many people to suffer from skin diseases, respiratory disorders, and various cancers.
Examples of vegan skin used by major international companies include Demetra, a vegan skin containing wood pulp developed by Gucci, and Sylvania, which originates from mushrooms, which works with Hermès with mycoworks.
The directory of CLE members currently includes cowhide, beef skin, buffalo leather, and buffalo calf leather suppliers.
“Vegan skin is the future, and we don’t want India lagging behind.
Market reports show that the more buyers demand plant-based options, which are friendly to animals and the environment,” said CEO of the India Map of Manilal Valliiyate.
“CLE members must start producing skin using only plants and other non-animal plants, so that they empower farmers, save animal life, and protect human health and the environment.” In a visit to the market, the transportation route and slaughterhouse with representatives of CLE in the past, the Map of India has documented that the Indian slaughterhouse is a nightmare item.
Cows were dragged from a vehicle where they packed so tightly that they had a fracture.
Video recording shows slaughterhouse workers slitting animal throat without stunning them and with a full view of the cow.