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Feb 26, 2021, 01:09 PM | Updated 01:09 PM IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 'The India Toy Fair 2021' on 27th February at 11 am via video conferencing, an official release said on Thursday (24 February).
The fair, which will be held virtually from 27 February to 2 March 2021, aims to bring together all stakeholders including buyers, sellers, students, teachers, designers etc on a virtual platform to create sustainable linkages and encourage dialogue for the overall development of the industry, the release said.
According to the release, the platform would enable the government and the industry to 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.
Over 1000 exhibitors from across 30 states and union territories will display their products in the e-commerce enabled virtual exhibition, it said.
The fair will showcase traditional Indian toys as well as modern toys including electronic toys, plush toys, puzzles and games. The fair will also host numerous webinars and panel discussions with eminent Indian and international speakers with proven capabilities in toy design and manufacturing.
For children, it is an opportunity to participate in a plethora of activities, including craft demonstrations on traditional toy making and virtual visits to toy museums and factories, the release said.