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Richness, appeal, usability, learning and Complete spectrum with representation of
commercial viability highlighted in exhibits all manufacturing hubs and regions

The show has drawn Khilona-India Toys & Games
inspiration from our Hon’ble Fair will evolve as a strong
Prime Minister’s vision for support platform for all
‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atma stakeholders in the sector in
Nirbhar Bharat’ in the toys & times to come. India has a huge
games segment and to make potential in upscaling the toys
India, a promising & games manufacturing sector,
manufacturing hub for the given our strengths in
Mr. Dileep Baid Dr. Rakesh Kumar
same. Collectively and in sync availability of variety of raw
Chairman, EPCH Chairman,
with this nationwide materials, creative & craft
India Exposition Mart Ltd.
sentiment, the event highlights the richness, appeal, abilities as well as
usability, learning and commercial viability of toys & manufacturing capabilities. Subsequently, there is
games made in India, along with the capabilities of immense possibility to increase our exports multifold
our manufacturing sector. in these categories.
Khilona is being organised with support from The show offers a complete spectrum of the toys &
Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Commerce and games sector, replete with representation of all our
Ministry of Textiles and is the only show of its kind. manufacturing hubs and regions. This B2B platform
Our exhibitors, around 200 medium, small and is an exclusive opportunity to network and partner
leading manufacturer exporters, are ready with with all kinds of manufacturers including those
their displays in 12 categories. In preparedness involved in continuing the legacy of traditional toys
towards the show, they have focused on design to those creating technically backed ones and OEM
development of products as per global market manufacturers who are suppliers to leading global
trends with an aim to present their best. brands and are adding capacities at speed.

Start-ups offered plenty in fun & learning, indoor and subject areas with some fun tricks, quizzes, colouring, puzzles
outdoor play and mind igniting activities.

Over 10 exhibitors were CHAP Foundation got along, colourful cloth puppets, dolls
among start-ups at the Khilona- houses & miniatures, dolls, baby products, plush toys and
India Toys & Games Fair, ready puppets. This entity is CivicHelp and Progress Foundation (CHAP),
for making connections for a Delhi based NGO with a team of social entrepreneurs who are
business opportunities in dedicated to creating positive impact in rural communities of
children’s room furniture, baby Northern Himalayas. The products they displayed at their stall
& toddler products recreational as well as educational toys. were all manifestations of training and empowerment towards

Bengaluru based Avida Labs believes in transforming the engaging women artisans and improving livelihoods.
experience of learning with phygital products, so as to involve Sahibabad based Clapjoy Innovations believe in establishing
children in the continuous learning process. They offered an learning through play with sustainable and environment friendly
amalgamation of physical tangible with the digital application products. They offered BIS approved eco-
which parents with their kids can friendly and premium quality wooden toys,
utilise to the traveling time or educational toys, flashcards, puzzles, dice
playing time to help them games, board games, montessori toys,
memorise and revise the difficult toddler toys, story books, etc.

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