IIT Kanpur teams up with MSME to Promote Educational Toy Clusters in the Country
A grant has been awarded to five startups including – Bio Craft Innovation, Center of Digital Excellence, Mindbrics Edutech, Primary Healthtech, and Cultech Wave from MSME Development Institute. Now, the enterprises that have received the grant have been asked to make prototypes of sustainable educational toys and games in line with the ‘Make in India’ […]
Etikoppaka Toys to be Promoted Extensively
In the review meeting spearheaded by the District Collector Mr. A. Mallikarjuna, the officials were directed to work on measures for the promotion of Etikopakka Toys. August 31, 2021 In a move to promote Etikopakka toys, District Collector of Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mr. A. Mallikarjuna has instructed officials to find out the different countries that […]
Trichy: MSME Ministry to Support Domestic Manufacturing of Toys
The development institute of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME-DI) has extended support to the MSMEs associations in Trichy. August 25, 2021 With the aim to encourage the domestic manufacturing of toys, the development institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME-DI) has reached out to the MSMEs associations in Trichy with financial and […]
MSME Minister Launches New Khadi Products — Baby Wear, ‘Use and Throw’ Slippers
The new range of babywear is Khadi’s first-ever cotton clothing for babies. KVIC has used 100% hand-spun and handwoven cotton fabric that is soft on the tender and sensitive skin of babies and prevents any rashes or skin irritation. August 05, 2021 Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane has launched Khadi’s two new exclusive product […]
Artisans Seek GI Tag for Ambasamudram Wooden Toys
The Ambasamudram Choppu Saman (wooden toy) makers in Tirunelveli are eyeing the global market and as the initial step, an application has been filed seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag. August 03, 2021 Ambasamudram Bharani Mara Varna Kadasal Artisans’ Welfare Association has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ambasamudram Choppu Saamaan (wooden toys). As […]
Toycathon: PM Modi Urges to be Vocal for Local Toys
Emphasizing the importance of toys, PM Modi has reiterated the focus should be on developing toys and games that represent the Indianness in interesting and interactive ways. June 28, 2021 Urging people to be “vocal for local toys”, PM Shri Narendra Modi said that about 80 percent of the toys were being imported by India […]
Toycathon: Research Bodies and Toy Manufacturers to Make Sustainable Toys
During Toycathon 2021, Textile and Women & Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Irani urged research bodies and toy manufacturers to work towards developing sustainable toys as envisioned by PM Shri Narendra Modi and support the endeavour of making India a global toy manufacturing hub. June 24, 2021 Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & […]