The nine-day long New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 concluded at the Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan on Sunday, with the fair ground brimming over with lakhs of visitors and book lovers browsing books, attending author sessions, children’s activities and power-packed cultural performances.
Elated on the success of the success of New Delhi World Book Fair 2024, Milind Sudhakar Marathe, Chairman of the National Book Trust India, expressed his gratitude to all the readers, publishers, co-organizing organizations and media.
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“We are confident that more publishers and readers will participate next year and the global identity of Indian publishing industry will be strengthened,” said Marathe.
The Chairman also announced that the next edition of New Delhi World Book Fair which will be held from 1 to 9 February 2025.
Yuvraj Malik, Director, NBT India, said, “The next edition will see larger participation of CEOs and Fair Directors of the world’s book fairs, and more B2B sessions will be a part of the Book Fair.”
“There will be a special showcase of literature from the guest country as well as a focus state or union territory. The Festival of Festivals will be even more inclusive, with readers will be able to share their e-mail recommendations to meet their favorite author,” he said.
He also added that preparations for next New Delhi World Book Fair have already started, and interested publishers can send their participation requests.
On the last day of the fair, Rahul Mitra, Rajiv Shrivastav, Avijeet Ghosh, and Arnab Banerjee explored the first encyclopedia on Hindi cinema at the Theme Pavilion in a session organized by IGNCA.
Among others, in another session organized by Bharat Lit Festival under the FoF initiative, Neerja Chowdhury had a candid conversation with RJ Ginnie on the book ‘How Prime Ministers decide’.
Additionally, National Book Trust India organized a discussion on ‘Multilingual India and Mother-Tongue: Its importance in NEP2020’, featuring Anita Karwal, Manoj Srivastava, and Rainish Kumar, moderated by Rashi Sharma.
