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feature -2nd Khilona-India Toys & Games Fair

Inauguration by

Chairman, EPCH

The 2nd edition of Khilona-India
Toys & Games Fair held from 18th to
20th August 2023 at India Expo Centre
& Mart, Greater Noida Expressway
was inaugurated by Mr. Dileep Baid,
Chairman, EPCH in the presence of
Dr. Neeraj Khanna, Vice Chairman II,
EPCH; Mr. Raj Kumar Malhotra, Imme.
Past Chairman-EPCH; Mr. Dinesh
kumar; Mr. Ravinder Kumar Passi;
Mr. Sagar Mehta, Mr. Girish Kumar Agarwal; Mr. Hansraj Baheti; in furniture to suit ergonomic needs, decor to enliven the mood,
Mr. Kamal Soni; Mr. Salman Azam; Mr. K. L. Ramesh, Mr. Om Prakash theme based furnishing & accessories, table top and wall décor,
Prahladka; Mr. Rajesh Jain; Mr. Pradip Muchhala; Mr. Arshad Mir, stationery products, holiday assortments, etc.”
Mr. Lekhraj Maheshwari, Mr. Simrandeep Singh Kohli; Mr. Naved
Dr. Neeraj Khanna, Vice Chairman,
Ur Rehman; Mr. C. P. Sharma Member(s)-Committee of
EPCH, added, “over 10 exhibitors are
Administration-EPCH; Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML; Mr. R K
among start-ups at the fair, offering
Verma, Executive Director, EPCH; and Committee of
plenty in fun & learning, indoor and
Administration Members, EPCH. It is organised by the Export
outdoor play. They look forward to
Promotion Council for Handicrafts with approval and active
make connections for business
support from Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
opportunities in children’s room
and Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
furniture, baby & toddler products,
Speaking about the fair’s gaming, phygital (physical + digital)
composition, Mr. Dileep Baid, lines, recreational as well as
Chairman, EPCH, informed, “with educational toys.”
exhibitors from various segments of
Earlier in the day, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML shared,
the industry, Khilona is an important
“The Toy sector is one of the very old and yet the most dynamic
major platform for exploring the
sectors in terms of design and innovation. Through this show,
latest trends, designs, and
besides benefiting from direct business between buyers and
advancements in toys and games.
sellers, toy makers can explore exciting ways to combine
Visitors can see India’s strengths in
traditional skills and materials with modern design sense and
innovations and high precession
manufacturing technologies.”
manufactured toys alongside
Mr. R K Verma, Executive Director, EPCH, further informed,
traditional toys & games as well as collectibles. There are many
“Khilona-India Toys & Games Fair features a vibrant
offering STEM toys, responding to the growing market demand
representation of our rich heritage and unparalled craft skills
with engaging product lines that speak for themselves. Décor,
with several artisans from the remotest corners of India’s toy
themes and accessories for children’s living spaces is another
craft villages, towns and clusters, among exhibitors at the fair.
segment, where manufacturers are exploring export potential

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