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Oportune time to reflect on aspirations for A platform that stimulates creativity and
the future fosters connections

I warmly welcome each one of We have gathered a diverse
our exhibitors and buyers to array of exhibitors, from
Khilona-India Toys & Games established brands to emerging
Fair being organised from 18th talents, each contributing their
to 20th August 2023 at India unique vision to the landscape
Expo Centre & Mart, Greater of play and learning. Our
Noida.Such trade platforms are shared objective is to create a
instrumental in increasing platform that not only
Dr. Neeraj Khanna R K Verma
India’s role in the global supply entertains but also educates,
Vice Chairman II, Executive Director,
chains by enabling the toy stimulates creativity and fosters
EPCH EPCH
manufacturers, predominantly meaningful connections.
the MSMEs and traditional practitioners, with the The 12 display segments at Khilona include games &
necessary market linkages to enhance their traction puzzles; dolls & other similar toys; toys for specially
in the overseas markets and India’s share in global challenged children; traditional & craft toys; board
toys & games trade. games; hobby sets; educational toys; accessories for
Khilona-India Toys & Games Fair comes at a very children room; cycles & paddle wheels; building &
opportune time and reflects bigger aspirations for construction; heritage toys; infant toys; musical
the future of the toys & games industry in India. instruments; outdoor leisure & games; ride on &
Expected visitors to the fairs include importers, pull-along toys; remote controlled toys; soft toys;
wholesalers, brand owners, speciality stores, retailers artificial intelligence & robotics; back to school
and e-commerce platforms, kindergarten & schools, category; characters & collectibles; and subscription
designers & merchandisers, play & special learning kits. Theme Areas highlight India’s toy making
groups, and many more. clusters & hubs including regional toy making crafts.

product line-ups. There was variety in science and maths kits,
experiments, aids for sensory development, therapy toys, etc. to
suit different age groups ranging from 0-3 years, 3-8 years, 8-12

years and 12+ years.
Among them was, Butterfly Edufields that aims to bridge the
learning divide with toys that spark curiosity and discovery braille games toys, coding toys, learning & edu.games, robotic
with the single primary goal of “igniting” that spark which toys, science kits and STEMtoys. Their patented and award
triggers interests and eventually winning coding game is app based
transforms into love for learning and engages people from 7-99 years
which makes all the difference in the old. This has received accolades for
journey. This Hyderabad based being a fun and engaging board game
company offers artificial intelligence to learn coding using an Android
toys, building blocks, learning & phone. Gurgaon based Vwonder Labs
educational games, mechanical kits, has the motto-’Build, Play, Learn’ with
robotic toys, science kits and STEM unique wooden static and mechanical
toys. Next Skills 360 Edtech, another DIY models, 3D puzzles and
Hyderabad based company, offered educational kits. Their range includes

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