DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 23: The Government of India will be organizing ‘The India Toy Fair 2021’ from February 27 to March 2 on a virtual platform in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global hub for toy Industry.
The main attractions of the fair include a virtual exhibition, webinars by state governments, knowledge sessions by engaging panel discussions/webinars on diverse topics by experts on areas including toy-based learning, craft demonstration, competitions, quizzes, virtual tours, product launches, etc.
Therefore, all school heads have been requested to encourage school children, parents and teachers of their schools to register virtually at https://theindiatoyfair.in/.
Further, schools have been dedicate a few periods to take students through the virtual India Toy Fair 2021 and participate in craftwork, quiz, etc. and encourage teachers to attend webinars on toy pedagogy, toy-based education, etc.
If internet live streaming is not available, schools have been asked to arrange for TV viewing on Swayam Prabha eVidya channel where the India Toy Fair events will be broadcast live.
Also, schools have been advised to make 1 to 2 minutes videos on how they use toys/games/puzzles/puppets/activities/board games/electronic games/etc. as a tool for learning in the classrooms, and post it at MyGov site: https://www.mygov.in/task/my-favorite-indian-toy-video-contest/?target=inapp&type=task&nid=300431
(Page News Service)
