PANAJI: With its range of vegan restaurants, sustainable fashion choices and a growing community of vegans, Goa has been granted PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India’s ‘most vegan-friendly state’ award. A certificate has been delivered to chief minister Pramod Sawant.

“Goa is quickly becoming a top dining destination for the increasing number of people interested in healthy and cruelty-free fare,” says PETA India Vegan Outreach Coordinator Dr Kiran Ahuja.

“PETA India is recognising Goa for leading by example and showing other states how to meet the growing demand for vegan food and fashion in style,” he said.

The state’s top vegan eateries include menus which offer a wide variety of western-style dishes .