Artisan Kouser Pasha displaying a wooden toy train at his toy factory ... their craft is more than a simple matter of livelihood. "Making toys gives me a sense of joy and happiness," Rupa said.

The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air ... the government pledged a scheme aimed at making India a global hub for innovative and unique toys that showcased local culture.

"When we dry the ivory wood properly, and apply lacquer and ... their craft is more than a simple matter of livelihood. "Making toys gives me a sense of joy and happiness," Rupa said.

"When we dry the ivory wood properly, and apply lacquer and ... their craft is more than a simple matter of livelihood. "Making toys gives me a sense of joy and happiness," Rupa said.

The town of Channapatna is famed for its wood and lacquer toys ... the government pledged a scheme aimed at making India a global hub for innovative and unique toys that showcased local culture.

Rising competition from cheap replicas made in China has cast a shadow on the the industry Channapatna, India: The whirr of machines and smell of carved wood hangs in the air of the Indian toy ...