The New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 will commence today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This year, the fair’s theme is ‘We the People of India,’ commemorating 75 years of the Republic of India.
The nine-day fair will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking to Akashvani News, the Director of the National Book Trust, Yuvraj Malik, highlighted that this year, Russia is the focus country of the fair, and over 50 countries will participate, including France, Argentina, Spain, Colombia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar. He added that nearly two thousand publishers and one thousand speakers will attend the fair.
In addition to a vast collection of books, the fair will host renowned writers, thinkers, and cultural personalities, including Shashi Tharoor, Kumar Vishwas, Pankaj Tripathi, Prakash Jha, and Pushpesh Pant. These celebrated figures will engage with the audience, sharing their insights, thoughts, and creative works.
Various cultural programmes will also emphasise the themes of social justice and equality, contributing to the educational and intellectual atmosphere of the event.
The fair will be held at the newly constructed Halls 2-6 (Ground Floor) of Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, and will be open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It offers an excellent opportunity for book lovers, intellectuals, and cultural enthusiasts to come together and celebrate literature, learning, and India’s democratic journey.