Toy train to alphabet set: PM Modi's eco-friendly gifts for US Vice President JD Vance's kids

PM Modi met JD Vance and his family in Paris. (Image: X/@narendramodi)

On the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the birthday celebrations of Vivek, US Vice-President JD Vance’s son with US Second Lady Usha Chilukuri, Vance’s wife.

While PM Modi was delighted to join the Vance's in celebrating Vivek's birthday, JD Vance said his kids "really enjoyed the gifts" PM Modi gave them.

Prime Minister Modi was gracious and kind, and our kids really enjoyed the gifts. Im grateful to him for the wonderful conversation. https://t.co/wto64QM9qa
JD Vance (@JDVance) February 11, 2025

Both leaders discussed various subjects and had a “great conversation", PM Modi said in his social media post.

The Prime Minister took the eco-friendly way while presenting gifts to the Vice President's kids. He gifted a wooden railway toy to Vivek Vance, a jigsaw puzzle based on Indian folk paintings to Ewan Blaine Vance and a wooden alphabet set to Mirabel Rose Vance.

The wooden railway toy is a timeless classic, combining nostalgia with sustainability. Crafted from natural wood and painted with eco-friendly vegetable dyes, it ensures child safety and environmental consciousness. The dyes on the train have been derived from plants, roots, and flowers.

Reflecting India’s rich wooden toy-making tradition, this handcrafted piece embodies creativity, heritage, and eco-friendly craftsmanship.

The jigsaw puzzle set celebrates India's rich artistic heritage by featuring various folk painting styles. It features Kalighat Pat painting from West Bengal, Santhal painting, created by Santhal tribe, and Madhubani painting from Bihar.

PM Modi's gifted a wooden alphabet set to JD Vance's daughter, Mirabel.

The eco-friendly set is a durable, safe, and engaging learning tool that enhances motor skills and cognitive abilities. Unlike plastic alternatives, it is free from harmful chemicals and supports environmental conservation.