New Delhi World Book Fair begins at Pragati Maidan

The Government of India’s premier publishing house Publications Division is exhibiting its rich collection of books and journals at the 31st New Delhi World Book Fair, one of the most acclaimed books fairs of the country, which began at Pragati Maidan from today.

The nine-day mega book fair, being organised by National Book Trust – an autonomous organisation of the government under the Ministry of Education – in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organisation, will continue till March 5.

The Publications Division is showcasing its ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ books collection, highlighting India’s freedom movement and remembering the freedom fighters who devoted their lives to the nation. The book display will also include titles on topics such as history, art and culture, Gandhian literature, land and people, personalities and biographies, cinema, children’s literature and much more.

Besides this, the Division will also be offering its premier Rashtrapati Bhavan series of books as well as speeches of Presidents, Vice Presidents and Prime Ministers at the fair, published exclusively by Publications Division. The informative collection of titles focuses on providing readers with a deeper understanding of India’s rich cultural heritage as well as insights into contemporary issues.

Besides books, leading journals of the Division, Yojana, Kurukshetra and Ajkal, will also be available at the bookstall. Popular children’s magazine Bal Bharti will also be part of the display. Employment News (Rozgar Samachar), the highly sought-after weekly employment newspaper of the Division will also be available.

The books and journals are being showcased at Stall No 171-186, Hall No. 5, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.