PM Modi To Inaugurate The India Toy Fair 2021, Govt Says, 'A Step To Make Our Country A Global Hub'

During his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi had said that not only augment activity but also give flight to aspirations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been promoting the idea of making Atmanirbhar in all his public addresses and speeches and in a bid to take the idea to a higher level PM will inaugurate the India Toy Fair 2021 today at 11 AM via video conferencing.

According to a statement released by PMO, the fair will be held from February 27 to March 2 and 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.

During his Mann Ki Baat radio programme in August 2020, PM Modi first pitched for making India the toy hub of the world. PM Modi had said that not only augment activity but also give flight to aspirations.

"Toys play a significant part in the development of a child's mind and also help improve psychomotor and cognitive skills in children. In his Mann ki Baat address in August 2020, the Prime Minister had said that toys not only augment activity but also give flight to aspirations," read the press release by Prime Minister's Office.

The PMO further stated the Toy Fair 2021 is being organised with PM Modi's vision and through this platform, 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.

Over 1000 exhibitors from across 30 states and UTs will display their products in e-commerce enabled virtual exhibition, according to PMO.

"It will showcase traditional Indian toys as well as modern toys including electronic toys, plush toys, puzzles and games," the Prime Minister's Office said.

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.