PETA urges Assam Minister for use of canvas shoes in schools

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Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Jan 29 2013 | 2:34 PM IST

''This measure would protect animals and the environment and also empower children with the opportunity to be animal and eco-friendly consumers", PETA India's Corporate and Government Affairs Liaison Sarfaraz Syed said in a release today.

''Most children naturally care for animals and the environment and prefer wearing more comfortable canvas shoes over leather or other materials, so transitioning to canvas- only shoes for all school uniforms would be an ideal situation for all

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