Toycathon focuses on conceptualizing new and innovative toys u | MCQs For UPSC ☑

Toycathon focuses on conceptualizing new and innovative toys using local materials which are economical, affordable, safe, environment friendly, with exceptional high quality for both Indian and global markets.

Toycathon 2021 is being organized by Ministry Of Education in coordination with five other Ministries.

Need to promote local toy industry :

> Toys can help connect the young minds with India's history and culture which is helpful in social mental development and cultivation of Indian outlook.

India imported around $1.5 billion worth toys in 2020, with China and Taiwan accounting for around 90% of domestic toy market.

> Study by Quality Council of India (QCI) had revealed that 67% of imported toys failed a testing survey, prompting an aggressive effort to produce safe toys locally.

Under National Education Policy 2020 toy- making will be introduced to students from the sixth standard onwards.