Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that efforts will be made to get GI tag to make Budhni’s toy products world famous after Budhni. Other toys will also be made other than wood by forming clusters to compete with the world market. Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing the Khilaunakari Budhni Toy Festival on Saturday. Member of Parliament Ramakant Bhargava, Chief Minister Chouhan’s wife, Sadhna Singh and other public representatives were present in this festival, which will continue till November 14. Chief Minister Chouhan said that it has come to his knowledge that many businessmen earn more by engaging in online marketing. Some online companies sell Budhni toys for up to 5 times more price. Chief Minister Chouhan said that it is his endeavor that only local artisans should do this work for which the Government will prepare a network.

 

He said that every effort would be made to get GI tag not only for toys but also for other products including wheat and basmati rice. Chief Minister said that the toy products in Sehore district have been included in the ‘Ek Zila Ek Utpad’ scheme launched in the State on a call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Training will be provided by making clusters for low cost of toys, finishing and necessary machinery will also be installed for manufacturing other toys. Chouhan announced to develop a market by making shops near Gadaria Nala near Budhni in order to promote business of local craftsmen.