10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing The Way Kids Learn And Play

As the younger generation leans towards being more tech-savvy, these women entrepreneurs are bringing play into their lives by giving them a taste of Indian games of the past. These startups also ensure the little ones learn as they play.   

Here's a list of ten women entrepreneurs in India who have made notable contributions in the field of creating toys for children through their startups.

1. Mukta Taneja - Tia The Little Store: Mukta founded Tia The Little Store, which offers a wide range of eco-friendly and educational toys for children, emphasising creativity and learning.

2. Madhu Singhal - Mitra Jyothi: Madhu's venture, Mitra Jyothi, focuses on designing toys that cater to children with visual impairments, making play and learning accessible for all.

3. Chandana Banerjee - Little Thoughtful Gifts: Late Chandana's startup specialises in personalised and handcrafted toys, promoting creativity and imagination in kids. 

4. Vidhi Jhaveri - Smartivity: Vidhi co-founded Smartivity, a startup that combines educational STEM concepts with fun and play through a range of innovative wooden toys and DIY kits.

5. Priyanka Prakash - Hippocampus: Priyanka established Hippocampus, a venture that creates educational board games and puzzles designed to enhance children's cognitive development.

6. Sarita Menon - CocoMoco Kids: Sarita's startup CocoMoco Kids offers a variety of interactive and educational toys, including DIY kits, designed to spark curiosity and learning in children.

7. Dipti Jain - Under The Mango Tree: Dipti's company focuses on producing eco-friendly, sustainable, and educational toys that are both engaging and environmentally responsible.

8. Arunima Singh - PlayShifu: Arunima co-founded PlayShifu, known for its augmented reality-based toys that blend technology with learning to make education entertaining for kids.

9. Asha Patel - Jumboo Toys: Asha's company, Jumboo Toys, offers a range of arts and crafts kits, puzzles, and educational toys to encourage creativity and skill development in children.

10. Meghana Narayan - Slurrp Farm: While not exclusively a toy company, Meghana co-founded Slurrp Farm, which produces nutritious and child-friendly food products and storytelling cards to make mealtime fun and engaging.

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