Indian governments agency national book trust, india has been organizing this fair for more than four decades. The 28th edition of the muchattended new delhi world book fair ndwbf will open at the pragati maidan on saturday, january 4th. Union hrd minister inaugurated 28th new delhi world book fair. World book fair 2019 at pragati maidan from january 5. New delhi world book fair ndwbf 2020 delhi capital. This year, the theme revolves around book for readers with special needs. Nishank and will continue till 12th january 2020 in pragati maidan. Get out of bed and head to the book fair in pragati maidan. New delhi world book fair becomes an annual event daily. The first world class book fair was established on 18th march 1072. Varahagiri venkata giri, then president of india and was held from march 18 to. Aahar 2021 terms and conditions for participation in.
It is an annual book fair hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi in the month of january. Giri, then president of india this annual previously biennial event takes place in winters, and is organized by. The highlight of the year is the author corner and the stall has many. Acma automechanika new delhiindias leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade visitors from the indian subcontinent. National book trust has been organizing the event since 20 and. Book lovers and voracious readers can find books of. India today mail today money today readers digest time. The book fair was organised from january 5 to at pragati maidan and. The twoweeklong india international trade fair iitf begins here each year on 14 november.
Itpo signed mou with national book trust nbt, india for conducting new delhi world book fair every year, starting from february 20. During the year 2014, four advisory panel meetings were held. And it is organized by the national book trust nbt, india. National book trust has been organizing the event since 20 and making it one. All about new delhi world book fair 2020 magicpin blog. Delhi world book fair from february 4 to 10, 20 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Subas pani speaks during 16th edition of delhi book fair. This international book fair is organised by the national book trust nbt.
Scholastic india stand at the world book fair, new delhi 5 jan 2019. The new delhi world book fair is held in india every year in the month of january at pragati maidan. The theme of the 21st edition of ndwbf was indigenous voices. World book fair begins at pragati maidan in national capital. The world book fair is indias oldest book fair started in the year of 1972. Delhi book fair is a recent development in the world of book fairs. For the first time in new delhi world book fair, a radio station was put up by the national. The book fair was organised from january 5 to at pragati maidan and sharjah was the guest of honour. The ticket fare for adult is inr 30 and on the other hand, for children the fare is inr 20.
Special guest china prominent at new delhi book fair1 chinadaily. Forget the glamourous jaipur lit fest or the quintessential kolkata book fair. The weeklong fair from february 4 10 is held at the pragati maidan in the. The fair is being coorganised with india trade promotion. The 26th world book fair has begun at pragati maidan, new delhi and will be held till january 14, 2018. Pragati maidan is situated on mathura road, between the purana qila and appu ghar. Pragati maidan, new delhi get directions 4th jan 12th jan 2020. Newage virtual bookstands to debut at world book fair. Subas pani during 16th edition of delhi book fair award. If books mean more than just papers to you, then the new delhi world book fair 20 at pragati maidan from february 410 will be your perfect escape. Jan 04, 2020 new delhi world book fair 2020, hosted every year at pragati maidan in newdelhi and it is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair.
The fair will be in 2,100 vends spread across 45,000 square metres of tastefully decorated display space to exhibit and trade in books. Earlier new delhi world book fair used to be organized once every two years. The theme of 27th edition of new delhi world book fair, last year was books for readers with special needs. The 2003 iitf saw 25 lakh visitors to pragati maidan. World book fair pragati maidan new delhi, new delhi.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The new delhi world book fair, in its 27th edition, will focus on readers with special needs, to promote the idea of inclusive learning through a series of exhibitions of audio, silent, tactile and braille books. Delhi book fair, delhi book 2020, book fair in delhi india. Option to reschedule approved exhibitions in the old halls to the new halls single point. Since india is the third largest market for english publications, this fair is a hub for publication houses, booksellers, readers and trade members. Subas pani during 16th edition of delhi book fair award ceremony at pragati maidan in new delhi. The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book.
Develop new contacts besides nurturing the existing. The world book fair began in new delhi on monday with a huge crowd of book lovers. This monday when you are at pragati maidan for the world book fair, you will be greeted by the newest innovation in. World book fair 2018 starts today at pragati maidan. The 27th edition of the new delhi world book fair ndwbf, which has the uaes third largest emirate sharjah as its 2019 guest of honour, is set to enthrall book lovers from january 5 to at pragati maidan here. Subas pani speaks during 16th edition of delhi book fair award ceremony at pragati maidan in new delhi. Equipped with wellpaved roads, lawns, gardens and eating outlets. World book fair pragati maidan new delhi posts facebook. Inaugurated in 1972, it is one of the oldest in india as well.
Varahagiri venkata giri, then president of india and was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 with just 200 participants. New delhi world book fair 2020, world book fair festivals. Fair, april 0610,2021, pragati maidan new delhi have commenced. Union hrd minister inaugurated 28th new delhi world book. A more larger affair delhi world book fair also held at same venue in the month of february every year. Pragati maidan event calendar 20102011 delhi flash. New delhi world book fair 2014 the world book fair is indias oldest book fair started in the year of 1972. This year, the guest of honor is china, which has set. Aahar 2021 itpo is providing a discount of 45% on space rent against aahar 2020 rates. Some of the events held in the complex are the india international trade fair, world book fair and the new delhi auto expo. It is owned, operated, controlled and managed by india trade promotion organization itpo, the trade promotion agency of the ministry of.
Tickets can also be found online and also available on more than 50 metro stations. Previously this world book fair was organized twice in a year but now it is held every year in the month of january. Path to excellence launched at world book fair acn correspondent jan 12, 2020 0 new delhi. This monday when you are at pragati maidan for the world book fair, you will be greeted by the newest innovation in publishing virtual bookstands and newsstands. Every year, world class book fair was held at pragati maidan. Some of the events held in pragati maidan are the india international trade fair, world book fair and the new delhi auto expo. At a time when india is looking forward to accelerating its economic growth, the culture of innovation and relevance of. Apr 04, 2020 delhi book fair is a book cum stationary fair, generally held in the month of august or september every year at pragati maidan in new delhi. The pragati maidan hosts the world book fair every year. Feb 04, 20 more than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the pragati maidan in the capital for the new delhi world book fair 20 from february 4 to 10. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 sq.
Since 20, new delhi world book fair is organised by national book. World book fair 20 begins in new delhi education today news. Pragati maidan was founded in the year 1982 on the eve of the india international trade fair. In 1999, during the fair, two new airconditioned halls 12 and on an area of 9,000 sq. New delhi world book fair or vishwa pustak mela at pragati maidan is an annual book fair event organized by nbt india. Gifts world expo 2021 indias biggest exhibition on gifting solutions. India trade promotion organisation will organize the 26th edition of delhi book fair in halls 7 d, e and f, g, h and the 22st stationery fair 6th office automation and 6th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 2327 september, 2020 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Pragati maidan upcoming events, conference and exhibition. All this while, publishing houses established by families at the time of. The first such fair was held in 1972 and till 20 this was a biennial event. Details include ticket price, public parking, application form, list of publishers etc.
New delhi world book fair commonly known just as the world book fair or vishwa pustak mela in hindi is the asias largest book fair. Organised by national book trust, in association with itpo, the annual fair will be open at pragati maidan here on. Pragati maidan new delhi india exhibitions upcoming events. Pictures from 19th world book fair held at pragati maidan in new delhi. That time, the book fair was established by nbt and inaugurated by our president varahagiri venkata giri. New delhi world book fair ndwbf held for the past 40 years is now a. The book fair is an event which witnesses participation of lakhs of visitors and. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 m 2 area with 200 participants. It is organized every year in the month of february. Will be looking after book fairs across india, new delhi world book fair and. The 27th new delhi world book fair has began today at pragati maidan. Ndwbf 2020 will be held from 23 27 september, 2020 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Bibliophiles in the capital have been swarming delhis pragati maidan to participate in the annual world book fair, this time themed around the 150th birth anniversary of mahatma gandhi. As compared to last year, this year visitors need to spend inr 10 more.
The ndwbf 2020 edition is being organization at the same designated venue of pragati maidan from january 4 to 12, 2020. The 26th edition of new delhi world book fair was organised from january 6 to january. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 m2 area with 200 participants. Pragati maidan, literally progress grounds is a venue for large exhibitions and conventions in new delhi. New delhi world book fair ndwbf held for the past 45 years, is now a major calendar event in the publishing world. Scene at delhi world book fair at pragati madain,in new delhi on february 09, 20. Union minister for human resource development prakash javadekar inaugurated the 27th edition of the new delhi world book fair 2019 at pragati maidan, new delhi today. Path to excellence launched at world book fair acn correspondent jan 12, 2020 0. India trade promotion organisation itpo, headquartered at pragati maidan, is the nodal agency of the government of india under aegis of ministry of commerce and industry india for promoting countrys external trade. Since 20, new delhi world book fair is organized by national book trust nbt in association with india trade promotion organization itpo annually at pragati maidan, new delhi under mou with itpo. Chinaindia cultural contacts photo exhibition, major. The nineday long new delhi world book fair ndwbf began at pragati maidan in the national capital on saturday.
A reader browses chinese books at the new delhi world book fair in india, jan 9, 2015. Jan, 2017 visitors can buy the world book fair tickets from the respective counters at gate number 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10 in pragati maidan. Tickets will be available at the main gate main entrance at inr 30. Learn about all the details which are important for visitors. A file photo shows children browsing over the books. The exhibition was inaugurated saturday by chinese ambassador to india. It has an area of nearly 150 acres more than 625,000 square metres of exhibition space, being among the biggest exhibition centers in india. World bookfair 2020 venue pragati maidan, 4 january 12 january ticket price children 10 rs, adult 20 rsthe new delhi world book fair ndwbf, held. Jan 05, 2020 world book fair 2020 open at pragati maidan delhi from today know here about tickets and timings 3899686. The 27th edition of the new delhi world book fair ndwbf, which has the uaes third largest emirate sharjah as its 2019 guest of honour, is set to enthrall book lovers from january 5 to at pragati maidan.
He said the habit of reading is intact among indians, and growing at a steady pace. The pragati maidan, on the mathura road in new delhi, is a huge complexcumexhibition centre with a total exhibit area of 150 acres. People visit the new delhi world book fair 2020 in new delhi, india, jan. New delhi world book fair, 20 gets bigger and better. This year, the interested readers and authors can look forward to the 46th world book fair that will be held in january. World book fair 2019 begins in at pragati maidan,new delhi. Trade shows worldwide pragati maidan new delhi india. Since 20, new delhi world book fair is organised by national book trust in association with ind. This annual event takes place in winters, and is organized by the national book trust, india. World book fair 2019 begins in at pragati maidan,new. World book fair to begin in delhi from tomorrow, online. The 28th edition of new delhi world book fair 2020 is here. Delhiites will be able to go to a special stall and scan a qr code of particular books, magazines, comics, newspapers or journals.
Welcome to the new delhi world book fair 2018 new delhi world book fair ndwbf held for the past 45 years, is. Some of the events held for the first time included cosplay, school librarians meet. A great show organized at pragati maidan,new delhi from 14th february to 22nd. Jan 04, 2020 the famed new delhi world book fair is the one of the oldest book fairs of india.
It is a huge complex of buildings spread across acres of land sprinkled with many lawns. But the best way, as we all know, is to reserve a whole day and spend way too much time just hanging around. The iconic fair is the ultimate destination for every possible gifting solution. Pragati maidan, which literally means progress grounds, houses 16 vast and spacious halls in all and is the biggest exhibition centre that delhi boasts of. The fair is organized in association with federation of indian publishers. While speaking on the occasion shri javadekar said that books and culture complement each other. A range of latest collections of vr glasses, bluetooth.
The idea behind the theme is to emphasise on inclusive learning which includes audio, silent tactile and braille books for the speciallyabled. Nishank and will continue till 12 th january 2020 in pragati maidan. Aug 19, 20 the 20 edition of delhi book fair will begin from aug. Pictures from 19th world book fair held at pragati maidan in. This year, the guest of honor is china, which has set up a beautifully. It is now marked as a major event for the publishing industry as the event witnesses a huge crowd throughout the fair. The theme of the 21st edition of ndwbf was indigenous voice. Itpo is a miniratna category1 central public sector enterprise cpse with 100 percent shareholding of government of india. Yang poses for street snaps chinese prime time tv hosts new book is. New delhi world book fair 2017, world book fair in pragati. Pictures from 19th world book fair held at pragati maidan. The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. This biennial event takes place in late feb month, and is organized by the national book trust.
Nbt chairman prof govind prasad sharma outlines this year s agenda of world book fair. International book fair pragati maidan date, time, ticket price and theme. Tickets for children will be rs 20 and rs 30 for adults. Sandeep saxena the curtain goes up on the new delhi world book fair on feb 14. New delhi world book fairs 27th edition begins today at. Since 20, new delhi world book fair is organised by national book trust nbt.
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