Education Ministry Decides To Develop Innovative Toys

Source: The Indian Express 

After PM had asked to boost the global imprint of Indian toys. A national-level 'Toy Hackathon' will be organised for students of higher educational institutions by the Ministry of Education (MOE) as a part of 'Vocal for Local' under 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat' Campaigns.

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank tweeted, “Our toy market has huge potential and the students can play a very important role in harnessing it. Hence, the @EduMinOfIndia will soon be organizing a hackathon for the students of Higher Education Institutions for innovations in toy technology and design, including online games, to reflect Indian ethos and values."

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PM had said that toys should be used as teaching-learning materials for all-over development in children.