Tag: History of vegetarianism

According to a 2008 CNN-IBN survey, around 31% of the Indian population identifies as vegetarian, making it the country with the highest number of vegetarians in the world. This statistic highlights a profound truth: yes, there are cultures that are vegetarian, driven by centuries-old religious and philosophical beliefs.

The Vegan Society was officially founded in November 1944 by Donald Watson and a small group of non-dairy vegetarians, creating the modern term and movement. However, the philosophical and practical roots of plant-based living extend much further back into human history.