Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with senior ministers and officials to discuss ways to boost plastic toys manufacturing in India under AatmaNirbhar Bharat mission. Modi directed the attendees to formulate a strategy and policies so that plastic toys manufacturing clusters can be developed, promoted through innovative and creative methods. He noted that the Indian toy market has huge potential and can bring a transformative change in the industry by promoting ‘Vocal for Local’ under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat campaign. Prime Minister said toys aligned with Indian culture and ethos should be used as pedagogical tools across all Anganwadi Centres and Schools for all-round development of children. Modi observed that toys can be an excellent medium to further the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and exhorted that toys should reflect India’s value system and culturally established environment-friendly approach.

Source: dna August 23, 2020 02:03 UTC