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'''Toycathon''', is an inter-ministerial initiative of the [[Indian government]] that focuses on conceptualizing toys or games based on Indian civilization, heritage, [[Indian Culture|culture]], [[Vedic mythology|mythology]], [[Indian History|history]], ethos, [[technology]], [[Ethnic group|ethnicity]], national heroes and important events. It aims to promote [[Vedic Mathematics|vedic mathematics]], positive behaviour, physical and [[mental fitness]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-24|title=Toycathon-2021 {{!}} Tradition & Technology are India's greatest strengths: PM Modi|url=https://newsonair.com/2021/06/24/toycathon-2021-tradition-technology-are-indias-greatest-strengths-pm-modi/|access-date=2021-12-02|website=NewsOnAIR -|language=en-US}}</ref>

It was launched on 5 January 2021, the first of its kind in the [[India|country]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Toycathon 2021 Launched; Aims To Capture Innovative Prowess Of 33 Crore Students|url=https://www.ndtv.com/education/toycathon-2021-launched-aims-capture-innovative-prowess-of-33-crore-students|access-date=2021-12-02|website=NDTV.com|language=en}}</ref> The broader aim of the 'Toycathon' is to "explore India's potential to build and sustain a creative ecosystem for the development of toys and games to celebrate [[Atmanirbhar Bharat|Aatma Nirbhar Bharat]]'."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Union Education Minister and Union Minister WCD and Textiles jointly launch Toycathon-2021 and Toycathon Portal |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1686270 |access-date=2021-12-02 |website=www.pib.gov.in}}</ref> [[Narendra Modi|Prime Minister Modi]], while addressing the participants, said, “Toys and games influence our mental power, creativity and our economy. All of us know that a child’s first school is his/her family. But the first book and first friends are toys”.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}}

A total of 1.29 [[lakh]] students registered for the competition and submitted 17000 ideas. 1567 ideas were shortlisted for a three day online finale which was held from June 22 to 24.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Ardhra Nair|date=Jun 25, 2021|title=Students design edu applications for Toycathon {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/students-design-edu-applications-for-toycathon/articleshow/83820511.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=PM’s speech at Toycathon-2021|url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pms-speech-at-toycathon-2021/|access-date=2021-12-02|website=www.pmindia.gov.in|language=en}}</ref> A total of 117 teams were declared winners of Toycathon 2021 under different themes.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Jun 28, 2021|title=City’s ‘Team Makersclan’ win Toycathon 2021 for their board game {{!}} Allahabad News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/citys-team-makersclan-win-toycathon-2021-for-their-board-game/articleshow/83901078.cms|access-date=2021-12-02|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

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[[Category:Competitions in India]]

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