New Delhi, November 30, 2025:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with C-DAC, the Indian Toy Industries, and the LEGO Group, celebrated the convocation ceremony of the second batch of engineering graduates trained under the Electronic Toys Project. The event marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the e-Toys Lab at C-DAC Noida, reflecting the ministry’s commitment to developing an inclusive and sustainable indigenous electronic toy manufacturing ecosystem.
Fostering Skill Development in the Toy Industry
The initiative titled ‘Development of Electronics and IT-based Control and Automation Solutions for Consumer Electronic Goods (Toy Industry)’ aims to nurture innovation and technical expertise among young engineers. Designed by MeitY’s R&D group, the project equips participants with practical knowledge to design and prototype advanced electronic toys.
The second batch of 18 engineers, selected from across India with a focus on SC/ST and North Eastern Region backgrounds, underwent a one-year training program. The training included six months of hands-on learning in the e-Toys Lab at C-DAC Noida, followed by a six-month industry internship to design prototypes based on real-world market requirements. Each participant received a monthly stipend of ₹25,000 during the training period.
Building a Robust Electronic Toys Ecosystem
During the convocation ceremony held on 29 November 2025, Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, MeitY, inaugurated the newly established e-Toys Lab. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the rapid growth potential of India’s electronic toy market and the pivotal role technology can play in shaping a self-reliant ecosystem.
He noted that with initiatives like this, the foundational infrastructure for an indigenous toy industry is being laid. Shri Sinha further highlighted plans to scale the program through the Centre of Excellence (CoE) at C-DAC Noida by onboarding institutions such as NIELIT and MSH to expand research and entrepreneurial opportunities in the toy sector.
Industry Collaboration to Drive Innovation
The convocation ceremony witnessed active participation from key figures in the sector, including Smt. Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator (R&D), MeitY; Shri Vivek Khaneja, Executive Director, C-DAC Noida; Shri Anirban Gupta from the Toys Association of India; and representatives from the LEGO Group and other toy industry stakeholders.
Industry leaders commended MeitY’s initiative for bridging the gap between technology and traditional toy manufacturing, ensuring that upcoming engineers are equipped with competencies aligned with global standards.
Conclusion
The inauguration of the e-Toys Lab and the successful completion of the second training batch underscore MeitY’s long-term vision to make India a global hub for innovative, safe, and sustainable electronic toys. This initiative not only strengthens research and development but also opens pathways for emerging engineers to become entrepreneurs and innovators in the country’s growing toy industry.
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Source: PIB
