India Toy Fair 2021 in the virtual platform
Our Bureau
AGARTALA / KOHIMA, February 23 2021: The Government of India will be organizing ‘The India Toy Fair, 2021’ from February 27 to March 2 2021 on a virtual platform in line with Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global hub for the Toy Industry.
The main attractions of the India Toy Fair include a Virtual Exhibition, Webinars by State Governments and Knowledge Sessions with engaging panel discussions/webinars on diverse topics by experts on areas including toy-based learning, craft demonstration, competitions, quizzes, virtual tours, product launches, etc.
All School Heads have been requested to encourage school children, parents and teachers of their schools to register and visit the virtual India Toy Fair by virtually registering at https://theindiatoyfair.in/.
Further, Schools shall dedicate a few periods to take students through the virtual India Toy Fair 2021 and participate in craftwork, quiz, etc. and encourage teachers attend webinars on toy pedagogy, toy-based education, etc. Where internet live streaming is not available, schools may arrange for TV viewing on Swayam Prabha eVidya channel where the India Toy Fair events will be broadcast live.
Schools may take up Toy-based group projects and link to Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat paired State/UT. Schools are advised to make 1 to 2 minutes videos on how they use toys/games/puzzels/puppets/activities/board games/electronic games/etc. as a tool for learning in the classrooms, and post it on the following MyGov site: https://www.mygov.in/task/my-favorite-indian-toy-video-contest/?target=inapp&type=task&nid=300431