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26/09/22 06:24 AM IST

Swachh Toycathon

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  • MoHUA to launch ‘Swachh Toycathon', a unique competition to make toys from ‘Waste’. 
Swachh Toycathon
  • National Action Plan for Toys (NAPT) 2020 was introduced to promote the Indian toy industry including traditional handicrafts and handmade toys with the objective of establishing India as a global Toy hub.
  • Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) along with 14 ministries of Central Government is currently implementing various aspects of the NAPT.
  • Swachh Toycathon is a convergence between the NAPT and SBM 2.0 that seeks to explore solutions for use of waste in creation or manufacturing of toys.
  • It will focus on efficient designs that can be replicated at a larger scale, toys that comply with minimum safety standards, as well as aesthetics of the toys.
  • Center for Creative Learning, IIT Gandhinagar is the knowledge partner for the initiative.
Significance
  • Besides being the second largest populated country in the world, India also has a growing young population with half of the total population under 25 years of age.
  • The demand for toys is also increasing due to strong economic growth, rising disposable incomes, and several innovations for the junior population.
  • With ever-changing consumption patterns and rapid rise of e-commerce, the per capita waste generation has steadily increased over the last decade, making waste management in cities a challenge for Urban Local Bodies.
Source- PIB 

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