DCP Dr. V.M. Rathod educates children about safety at KidZania Mumbai
January 25, 2016 – Mumbai: As part of KidZania’s Republic Week activities, this Saturday, 23rd January, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 7, Mulund – Dr. V.M. Rathod led a WorkZhop at KidZania Mumbai on Child Safety. The activity included an interaction with the children and parents present at KidZania. Dr. Rathod started the session with the two interactive videos on child safety, and the differentiation between good and bad touch. After this Dr. Rathod opened up the discussion to a question and answer session for the children and parents present.
Police Officers interact with and train children at KidZania Mumbai and equip them with tips on Child Safety
Dr. Rathod reiterated the importance of being aware of their surroundings, knowing what kind of interaction is acceptable, and knowing which places they can look to for shelter. The session also provided children with a refresher on what they could do should they find themselves in a tricky situation. The informative session ended with heartfelt thanks from children and parents alike.
Coming up this Republic week, kids can enjoy their best days out at KidZania Mumbai with a phenomenal array of WorkZhops till 31st Jan.
24th Jan– Care4Animals Carnival by PETA
26th Jan– 2 se 3 wala KidZania Masala with RJ Sucharita
26th Jan– Master class with Bollywood Master Spinner DJ Notorious
28th Jan- Care4Animals Carnival by PETA
30th Jan– HealthSpring Family Health Clinic with a Renowned Paediatrician
31st Jan– Drum Circle by Furtados School of Music with drummer Tejas Parekh
Address: KidZania, 3rd Floor, R City, North Wing, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar West
About KidZania Mumbai
KidZania is built like a city across 75,000 sq. ft. where children can independently explore and choose to role-play from 90+ exciting careers like pilot, surgeon, RJ, chef, fire-fighter among many more. KidZania emulates the workings of a city complete with a functioning economy and its own currency. Each experience is designed to empower kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspiration to be great global citizens.
The franchise license for KidZania in India is owned by Imagination Edutainment. Singapore-based KidZ Inc, whose shareholders are Comcraft Group, Xander Group and Maxfield Management Limited, owns 74 per cent of the franchise while actor Shah Rukh Khan owns the remaining 26 per cent in his personal capacity. Together, the grouphas invested Rs. 84 crores in the Mumbai outlet.
KidZania Mumbai has been honored with the following awards:
· Best Destination for Kids by 4th World Children Expo
· The Best New Concept by Kids by 4th World Children Expo
· The Most Admired Retail Concept Launch of the Year by India Retail Forum 2014
· Emerging Brand Award by Global Marketing Excellence 2014
· Rotary Club of Mumbai Green City Appreciation Award 2014
· Indian Development Foundation CSR Award for year 2013-14
· Best Edutainment Brand 2015 by 5th World Children Expo
Mumbai Operations
· Operation: 2 Years
· Total establishments: 66
· Total operating establishments: 60
· Role-playing activities: 90+
· Visitors till date: 850,000
· Schools visited: 500+
· Students: 250,000
· Branded Establishments IP signed: 36
