Delhi Book Fair about to begin

The 21st edition of Delhi Book Fair and  its  concurrent  events,  the  17th Stationery Fair, Office Automation and Corporate Gift Fair will be inaugurated by Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of DONER in Hall 8 at Pragati Maidan, on August 29.

The  Delhi  Book  Fair  will  focus  on  the  books  and  publications based on  the theme of the fair,  ‘Skill  Development’. A  section  of  the  theme  is  devoted  to  Late APJ Abdul Kalam’s  <g data-gr-id="37">books .</g> 

The latest edition of Delhi Book Fair will feature titles and publications of over 215 participants. 

Overseas participation is from China. These events are being organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) while the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) is the co-organiser of the Delhi Book Fair which will introduce a lot of new initiatives. 

The books that will be displayed include <g data-gr-id="19">text books</g> for schools and colleges, electronics, publishing, children’s literature, fiction and non-fiction books, all types of office, computer stationery, digital writing instruments, label, printer, labelling machines, money checkers, material for seminars, conferences, office automation and corporate gifts. 

To make the events   more meaningful, several ancillary activities such as book releases, seminars, painting competitions, storytelling and award  functions are also scheduled to be held during the fairs.  

These include literary programme by Bhartiya Jnanpith; workshop on  library science by <g data-gr-id="20">Rangnathan</g> Research Centre Circle; The Laws of Invisible  Leadership by IRH Press; Author Talk-Marcus du Sautoy by LIS British Council; How to Crack Aptitude /GD&PI and Learning 360:  Bridging the Gap between  the Tutor and Students   by Disha Publications; Health Awareness through  Acupressure by International Institute of Alternative Sciences and Nukkad Natak  on  Child Abuse/Drugs and Narcotics. 

The fairs will be opened to the common public from August 29 to September 6.

Where: Pragati Maidan Timings: 10 am to <g data-gr-id="47">8pm</g>