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April 01, 2021

‘The Indian Toy fair 2021’

Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2021. The India Toy Fair 2021’ was organised from 27th February to 2nd March, 2021 through the first-ever digitally accessible exhibition. Event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, wherein India’s local toy and game industry had played a crucial role in realizing the aspirations of existing craftsmen and innovators to make India stand out for its rich and multifarious toy production. This event was conducted Under Atmanirbhar Bharat by the year 2022 campaign, to mark 75 glorious years of India’s Independence, and to hint at a new India which will merge the best of traditions with a modern-global outlook.

The website — www.theindiatoyfair.in—allowed children, parents, teachers and exhibitors to register themselves to participate in the virtual fair and provided a platform for buyers to purchase toys directly from over 1,000 exhibitors across the country.

From GIIS KL 57 students (Classes 6 to 12), 16 teachers and facilitators participated to discover, explore and celebrate the world of toys and games at ‘The India Toy Fair 2021’. The main attractions of the fair included a virtual exhibition with over 1,000 stalls, knowledge sessions with engaging panel discussions and webinars on diverse topics by experts on areas including toy-based learning, craft demonstrations, competitions, quizzes, virtual tours, product launches, etc.

For the education sector in particular, the knowledge sessions involving various experts focussed on areas emphasised in the NEP 2020 such as play-based and activity-based learning, indoor and outdoor play, use of puzzles and games to promote critical thinking and overall on how to make learning more engaging and enjoyable. 

It was a very different experience for the students of this generation to witness various facets of the Indian toy ecosphere and correlating this with their present gaming techniques. This fair broadened and enriched their imagination. It opened an opportunity to think beyond the scope to start up their own venture at some stage.

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