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Pradeep Kumar

28/02/21 10:00 AM IST

Toy Fair 2021

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Toy Fair 2021 today through video conference

Highlights
  • The Toy Fair will be held from 27th February to 2nd March 2021.
  • More than 1,000 exhibitors are participating in the fair. 
  • Through this Toy fair, the Government and the Industry shall come together to discuss how India can be made the next global hub for manufacturing and sourcing of toys by way of attracting investments in the sector and promoting exports.
  • The National Toy Action Plan has also been prepared.
  • It has included 15 ministries and departments to make these industries competitive, countries to become self-reliant in toys, and India's toys also go into the world. 
Significance
  • This program is a link to strengthen the country's age-old culture of sports and cheer.
  • This toy fair is one such platform where one can discuss toy design, innovation, technology, Marketing and packaging and also share their experiences.
  • The world has done research on toys from the era of Indus Valley civilization, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
Source: PIB

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