The New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), being held for the past 51 years, is a major calendar event in the publishing world. NDWBF 2025 is scheduled to be held from 1st to 9th February 2025 in newly constructed Halls 2-6 (Ground Floor) at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Fair is organized by National Book Trust, India (under the Ministry of Education, Government of India). ITPO (under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce) is the co-organiser/venue partner of the fair.
A number of activities promoting children’s literature and
reading
habit such as storytelling sessions, workshops, panel discussions, interactive
sessions,
quiz, contests, etc. as well as Child Author’s Corner are organized in a
attractively
designed Children’s Pavilion. Conducted by renowned authors and illustrators as
well as
professionals from education and publishing fields, these activities see huge
participation by teachers and children from various government and private
schools/non-governmental organizations as well as those associated with the
children’s
literature or reading promotional activities.
for Booking for activities at Children’s Pavilion:
nccl.nbtindia[at]gmail[dot]com
To mark the celebrations of India@75 and pay tribute to heroes of India’s freedom struggle, the Ministry of Education (Government of India) launched a scheme called ‘YUVA-Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors’ with the objective of training young and budding authors. The 75 young writers thus chosen through an All India Contest and mentored by established authors, will have their books ready for launch. These authors will interact with book lovers, visitors and other panelists in the specially-designed YUVA corner.
A dedicated Theme Pavilion, designed by National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad is put up showcasing the theme of the Book Fair with creatives, graphics, installations, books, walls, artefacts, etc. Many literary sessions and cultural activities are held around the theme during the fair days in the Theme Pavilion.
It is an engaging platform for sharing ideas and enhancing
literary understanding. The foreign Exhibitors/ Missions /Embassies/Cultural
Centres/Book Promotion Agencies are encouraged to book slots at the Events
Corner for
organizing Book Launches, Panel Discussions, Literary Programmes and Workshops
for
children as well as adults.
For booking of slot at International Events Corner please email your request
at:
nbtrightscell[at]gmail[dot]com
The CEOs and Senior Executives are welcome to participate in the B2B event CEO Speak over Chairman’s Breakfast organized by National Book Trust, India, and FICCI, on the sidelines of the Fair to share and exchange ideas about Indian and International book trade.
Aesthetically designed Authors’ Corners created in various
halls
of the Fair provide the right platform for dialogues, panel discussions, book
launches
for the domestic publishers, authors and book lovers. Aptly named as Book Talk &
Lekhak
Manch; these Corners have become synonymous with lively literary activities, and
also
serve as meeting place for the visitors.
For booking of slot at Authors’ Corners please email your request at:
ndwbfauthorcorner[at]gmail[dot]com
lekhakmanch.nbt[at]gmail[dot]com
It is one of the exciting features of NDWBF which will
take place
on 12 and 13 February 2025. The New Delhi Rights Table offers B2B match making
sessions
among publishers in a refreshingly new business ambience. The unique format of
this
event enables exhibitors to book their own Rights Table, meet each other,
present their
products and ideas, and also finalize their interests and agreements for
transfer of
translation and other rights of books available in English, Hindi and other
Indian
languages.
For Booking for New Delhi Rights Table:
newdelhirightstable1[at]gmail[dot]com
On the sidelines of the New Delhi World Book Fair, and adding to the festivities, NBT also organizes cultural presentations by leading organizations in the field such as Song and Drama Division, Sahitya Kala Parishad, etc. at the Fair. Cultural programmes organized on the occasion have received wide appreciation from all quarters, particularly from foreign participants.
National Book Trust, India
Ministry of Education, Government of India,
5 Institutional Area, Phase-II,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
Phone: +91-11-26707788
WhatsApp No: +91 7065192354
E-mail: nbtforeigncell[at]gmail[dot]com
Organizer:
National Book Trust, India
Ministry of Education, Department of Higher
Education,
Government of India
Co-organizer:
India Trade Promotion Organization, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India
Venue:
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi - 110001
Duration & Timings:
1-9 February 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m