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The industry department is in the advanced stage of inter-ministerial consultation for launching a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for both traditional and mechanical toys worth Rs 3,500 crore, which will be followed by PLI schemes for bicycles and footwear.
“Discussions for PLI for toys are at an advanced stage. PLIs for bicycles and footwear are also under formulation,” a government official said, requesting anonymity.
To encourage more micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of the scheme, the investment slab could be kept as low as Rs 5 crore. However, the incentives will be for toy making and
