Yuvraj Malik, director of the National Book Trust, India (NBT, India) addressing the press conference.
Before the inauguration of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025, the National Book Trust, India (NBT, India) organized a press conference under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. In this, NBT, India Director Yuvraj Malik announced that this grand literary event
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At the press conference held on 30 January, NBT, President of India Prof. Milind Marathe, prominent Russian writer and litterateur Dr. Alexi Varlamov, Third Secretary (Culture, Education, Sports) Mikhail Antsiferov and NBT, Director of India Yuvraj Malik were present.
The National Book Trust organized by the Ministry of Education, major programs organized by India, NDWBF 2025 will host and celebrate ideas, writers and discussions not only from across the country but from all over the world. The event stands as an opportunity where the essence of a five -year -old Republic is associated with the aspirations of a nation ready to get global praise.
Keeping this feeling in mind, Yuvraj Malik highlighted that in NDWBF 2025, international writers from more than 50 countries including France, Qatar, Spain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Russia (NDWBF 2025 focus nation) and The speaker will participate.
Dr. Alexi Varlamov emphasized that with the presenting more than 1,500 books by Russian publication houses at the fair, this showcase is a true representation of Russian history, culture and literature. In addition, Secretary (Culture, Education, Sports) Mikhail Antsiferov said that the Russian exhibition will present the interviews of writers and presentations of the Russian museums. There is also a plan to keep a small cafe for those wishing to taste Russian sweets and pastries. Pro. Milind Marathe highlighted how this event brings together diverse sections and approaches that reflect the principles and values ​​inherent in the Constitution. More than 2000 publishers and exhibitors, over 1000 speakers, with over 600 literature and cultural stations, NDWBF2025 will create a new taste of culture, literature, art and book reading.
Similarly, NDWBF 2025’s international program Corner will have book release, panel discussion, reading sessions, film screening and workshops of book release, panel discussion, reading sessions, film screening and workshops.
In addition, NDWBF 2025 celebrates various voices from across the country, which brings together various outlooks reflecting the principles and values ​​inherent in the Constitution of India. As part of the initiative Festival of Festival (FOF) launched by the National Book Trust, India, various books and literary platforms from across the country will come together on a shared platform in NDWBF 2025.
Celebrating the huge literary landscape of India, Brahmaputra Literature Festival, Prabhat Publication, Bharat Literature Festival, APJ Kolkata Literary Festival, Autors Ink Publies, Penguin Dialogues, My Secret Bookshell books Will participate, which will promote cooperation and engagement between India’s emerging book festivals.
Yuvraj Malik told in the press conference that this year’s edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair has made new exciting changes in its programs. For example, the authors lounge is designed as a dedicated location where writers can interact, contemplate and refreshed themselves.
It will be an excellent place for writers, where they can stay a very important stay before continuing their literary journey. In fact, this gathering, where ideas are exchanged independently like wind, where there is no limit to creativity, and where the legacy of a republic is associated with its immense possibilities, there is no place which is not a place that Can be released Similarly, another new feature – Children’s Corner (Kidz Kingdom) – NDWBF2025 will tell the story for young visitors in all 9 days, literature, arts, crafts and dancing sessions will present.
New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 serves as a platform with its theme Republic@75 that combines the country’s cultural heritage with future aspirations. The program brings together leading voices from various cultures and fields including literature, governance, technology, art and cinema. Pankaj Tripathi, Phonsok Ladakhi, Pushpesh Pant, Shashi Tharoor, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Govind Dholakia, Kumar Vishwas and Veterans like Prakash Jha will join the audience in their sessions, which reflect the dynamic and inclusive vision of the festival.
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, Program dates: 1 to 9 February, 2025 • Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm • Free admission for students and senior citizens in school uniforms • place: Hall 2-6, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi • Entrance Gate: Gate 10 (near Metro Station), Gate 4 (Bhairon Road), Gate 3 • Shuttle service will be available from the nearest metro station Supreme Court • Gate 10
What’s special this year
, Theme Pavilion (Hall 5): It shows India’s republical ideals through installations, books, documentaries and cultural programs.
, International Focus Pavilion (Hall 4): Discover the rich literary and cultural heritage of Russia through books curated demonstrations from Russia. • Writer Corner (Hall 5) and Author Forum (Hall 2): Interaction with leading writers, poets and translators in lively literary discussions.
, Children’s pavilion (Hall 6): A dedicated location for young readers with storytelling, workshops and interactive activities.
• Free distribution of Braille books under Books Pahal Hall 6 for all
, B2B opportunity: The B2B Zone and Rights Exchange Forum (New Delhi Rights Table) provide platforms to publishers, writers and stakeholders to join globally.
• Cultural evenings: See cultural performances celebrating India’s diversity and heritage.
• Lounge dedicated to author lounge published writers
• A dedicated painter area to display painters in the painter corner publishing area
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