Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate New Delhi World Book Fair 2025. #positive
Hon’ble
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate New Delhi World Book Fair
2025
New
Delhi, January 30, 2025: Ahead of the launch of the New
Delhi World Book Fair 2025 National Book
Trust, India (NBT, India), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India
held a press conference where Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director, NBT, India announced
that the grand literary event will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of
India Smt Droupadi Murmu, at 11:30 am, 1 February 2025, at Bharat Mandapam.
The press conference,
held on January 30, 2025, was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Prof.
Milind Marathe, Chairman, NBT, India, Dr.
Alexéi Varlámov, prominent Russian author and writer, Mr Mikhail Antsiferov,
Third Secretary (Culture, Education, Sports) and Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director, NBT,
India.
The flagship event of
Ministry of Education organised by National Book Trust, India, NDWBF 2025 will
not only host and celebrate ideas, authors and discussions from across the
country, but also from all over the globe. The event stands as a crucible where
the essence of a seventy-five-year-old republic converges with the aspirations
of a nation set to command global admiration. Keeping in line with this
sentiment, Shri Yuvraj Malik highlighted that NDWBF 2025 will witness
participation from international authors and speakers from over 50 countries
including France, Qatar, Spain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Columbia and Russia (the
focus nation of NDWBF 2025).
Dr. Alexéi Varlámov
emphasized how with the Russian publishing houses presenting over 1,500 books
at the Fair, the showcase is a true representation of Russian history, culture
and literature.
Further, Mr Mikhail
Antsiferov, Third Secretary (Culture, Education, Sports), added that the
Russian exposition will present interviews with writers, and presentations of
Russian museums. It is also planned to organize a small cafe for those wishing
to try Russian sweets and pastries.
Prof. Milind Marathe
highlighted how the event brings together a rich variety of segments and
perspectives that reflect the principles and values enshrined in the
Constitution. With over 2000 publishers and exhibitors,1000+ speakers, 600+ literature
and cultural stations, NDWBF2025 will induce a new flavor of culture,
literature, art and book reading.
Similarly, the
International Events Corner of the NDWBF 2025 will see book releases, panel
discussions, reading sessions, film screenings and workshops featuring authors,
speakers and literary associations from countries like Russia, Nepal, New
Zealand, Germany, Lithuania and Italy, among many others.
Simultaneously, NDWBF
2025 celebrates the diverse voices from across the nation, bringing together a
rich variety of perspectives that reflect the principles and values enshrined
in the Constitution of India.
As part of the Festival
of Festivals (FoF), an initiative launched by National Book Trust, India, in
2024 various book festivals and literary platforms from across the country will
come together on a shared stage at NDWBF 2025. Celebrating India’s vast literary
landscape, Brahmaputra Literature Festival, Prabhat Prakashan, Bharat
Literature Festival, Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, Authors Inc.
Publications, Penguin Dialogues, My Secret Bookshelf x Anecdote Publishing
House, Asian Literary Society, and the Great Indian Book Tour will all be
participating, fostering collaboration and engagement among Indias rising book
festivals.
This year’s edition of
the New Delhi World Book Fair has new exciting additions to its programming,
Shri Yuvraj Malik highlighted at the Press Conference.
For example, the Authors Lounge has been designed as a
dedicated space where writers can interact, reflect, and recharge amidst the
literary celebrations. This will serve as the perfect setting for authors as a
much-needed sojourn before they continue their literary odyssey. Indeed, this
gathering, where ideas are exchanged as freely as air, where creativity knows
no bounds, and where a republics legacy intertwines with its limitless
potential, is not one to be missed.
Similarly, another new
feature – the Children’s Corner (Kidz Kingdom) – will offer a plethora of
storytelling, literary, art, craft and dance sessions for young visitors at the
NDWBF2025 on all 9 days of the event.
The New Delhi World
Book Fair 2025 with its theme Republic@75, serves as a platform that unites the
nation’s cultural heritage with its aspirations for the future. The event
brings together leading voices from diverse cultures, and fields, including
literature, governance, technology, art, and cinema. Luminaries such as Pankaj
Tripathi, Phonsokh Ladakhi, Pushpesh Pant, Shashi Tharoor, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, Govind Dholakia, Kumar Vishwas and Prakash Jha will engage with
audiences in their sessions, reflecting the festival’s dynamic and inclusive
vision.
All
You Need to Know:
·
Event Dates: February 1 to 9,
2025
·
Timings: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
·
Free Entry for Students in
School Uniform and for Senior Citizens
·
Venue: Hall 2-6, Bharat
Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi
·
Entry Gates: Gate 10 ( Near
Metro Station), Gate 4 (Bhairon Road) , Gate 3
·
Nearest Metro Station Supreme Court
·
Shuttle
service will be available from Gate 10
What’s Special This
Year
•
Theme Pavilion (Hall 5): It
showcases Indias republican ideals through installations, books, documentaries,
and cultural programs.
•
International Focus Pavilion
(Hall 4): Roos Se Aayi Kitabein Discover
the rich literary and cultural heritage of Russia through curated exhibits.
•
Authors Corner (Hall 5) &
Lekhak Manch (Hall 2): Interact with leading authors, poets, and translators in
vibrant literary discussions.
•
Childrens Pavilion (Hall 6): A
dedicated space for young readers with storytelling, workshops, and interactive
activities.
•
Free Distribution of Braille
Books under Books for All initiative
Hall 6
•
B2B Opportunities: The B2B
Zone and Rights Exchange Forum (New Delhi Rights Table) provide platforms for
publishers, authors, and stakeholders to connect globally.
•
Cultural Evenings: Witness
cultural performances celebrating Indias diversity and heritage.
•
Authors Lounge Dedicated Lounge for Published Authors
•
Illustrators Corner A dedicated Illustrators zone to showcase the
works of illustrators in Publishing.
----------------------------------
Uday Manna
RJS PBH -RJS POSITIVE MEDIA
8368626368
Comments
Post a Comment