By Admin 
New Delhi News: One of the world’s largest book fairs, ‘New Delhi World Book Fair 2026’, is being organized at ‘Bharat Mandapam’ located at Pragati Maidan in the capital Delhi. This nine-day literary festival, which started from January 10, will continue till January 18. This year the fair is being organized by ‘National Book Trust’ (NBT) and ‘India Trade Promotion Organization’ (ITPO), which was inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
free entry for the first time
The biggest feature of this year’s fair is its ‘free entry’. The Education Ministry has completely abolished the entry fee to promote the culture of reading and especially to connect ‘Gen-Z’ i.e. the young generation with books. Now any book lover can enjoy the fair from 11 am to 8 pm without any ticket.
Theme: Indian Military History – Courage and Prudence @75
After the conclusion of the golden period of independence, this year’s theme has been kept as ‘Indian Military History: Bravery and Wisdom @75’. The special theme pavilion spread over 1,000 square meters showcases the glorious history of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Here, along with huge models of Arjun Tank, INS Vikrant and LCA Tejas, more than 500 books are displayed which narrate the stories of sacrifice and war skills of Indian soldiers.
Global partnerships and highlights
More than 1,000 publishers from more than 35 countries are participating in the fair. This time ‘Qatar’ has been given the status of guest country (Guest of Honor) and ‘Spain’ has been given the status of focus country. Around 600 literary programs are being organized during the fair, which include author dialogues, book releases and workshops.
A special ‘Children’s Pavilion’ has been built for children, where storytelling sessions and creative workshops are being organised. In the evening, cultural programs like the performance of artists like Ricky Cage and music of army bands are adding to the charm of the fair. If you are also fond of books and want to see the glorious history of India closely, then definitely reach Bharat Mandapam by 18th January.
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