World Book Fair 2025: A Grand Celebration of Knowledge, Literature, and India's Constitutional Legacy

World Book Fair 2025: A grand literary fest with 20 lakh visitors, 200+ exhibitors, and renowned authors celebrating India's rich book legacy.

on Feb 12, 2025

Millions of people visited stalls from Bloomsbury to Penguin Books as they explored the World Book Fair. 'We the People of India' was the subject of this year's celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.
With 20 lakh visitors, more than 20,000 books, and more than 200 exhibitors, including Oxford, Bloomsbury, and Penguin, the World Book Fair 2025 attracted a lively and varied audience. The gathering, which concluded on February 9, proved to be a book lover's paradise.

The National Book Trust of India successfully organized the nine-day event at Bharat Mandapam with the subject "We the people of India" or "Hum Bharat Ke Log," which is dedicated to the Indian Constitution.
On the first day of the event, which was inaugurated by Indian President Droupadi Murmu on February 1, 2025, thousands of people from a wide range of backgrounds came.
"Thank God my mentors insisted I come," said book lover Alisha at the World Book Fair. Immersed in the aroma of new print, she said, "I want to start reading again."

Anupam, a Jamshedpur native and another bookworm, talked about his experience at the WBF. "A shelf full of fantasy and fiction can transport you back to the 15th and 16th centuries, a time when life was simpler and people were more connected to each other's stories," he thought.

More than 150 distinguished speakers from a variety of fields, including education, diplomacy, medicine, culture, literature, science, technology, the arts, music, and entertainment, participated in more than 70 sessions organized by the Brahmaputra Literature Festival, Prabhat Prakashan Festival, Bharat Literature Festival, Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, Author's Inc. Publications, Penguin Dialogues, My Secret Bookshelf x Anecdote Publishing House, Asian Literary Society, and the Great Indian Book Tour.

It was dubbed the 'Gyan Kumbh' of India by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He also mentioned how the World Book Fair is serving as a catalyst for Indian writing and the book legacy during the simultaneous launching of multiple volumes.
The 'GYAN KUMBH' is joined by brilliant minds.
There were many discussions during the event; Acharya Prashant, Shiv Khera, Pushpesh Pant, and Dr. Sashi Tharoor all expressed their ideas about greatness based on their vast amounts of experience.

At the event, vocalist Kailash Kher talked about his new book and recalled singing his song "Teri Deewani" there a few years ago. The phrase 'Shiv ki Kailash, Kailash ke Shiv' also conveyed his respect for India.
Lt General YK Joshi, Shiv Aroor, Stuti Changle, and Nona Uppal were among the authors that were featured at the Penguin Dialogues event. The Brahmaputra Literature Festival featured speakers from Eastern and North-Eastern India, while the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival had sessions with author-actress Puneet Sikka and Murtza Ali Khan.
Ankur Warikoo encouraged young people to find their genuine self instead of limiting themselves to job designations by sharing his 2009 business adventure.

During the 'Love Is in the Air' session, authors Nona Uppal and Stuti Changle talked about contemporary romance and the need for new methods for creating characters that are both relatable and dynamic.

'Legends of Shiva', a documentary produced by Discovery Networks, was introduced by best-selling author Amish Tripathi at the fair's Cultural Stage on the final day of WBF 2025.
Shraddha, a fan of colorful fiction, explained how this book fair unites those seeking information. Historical treasures can be found here. Take a look at the Bloomsbury stall; it's doing a fantastic job of expanding its audience.

At Kidz Kingdom's Little Author's Corner, my son even penned a story of his own. However, the Calligraphy Corner is my personal favorite. According to Anjana Mathure, a mother of two from Noida and another regular visitor to NDWBF, "it helps children improve their writing."
Even far-off places are mentioned in books, particularly Russia's "Roos se aayi Kahaniyan," which continues to be the event's main draw.

"NDWBF 2025 has added new dimensions to the book reading culture and literary discourse," said Yuvraj Malik, Director of NBT-India. The fair has developed into a major venue for offering numerous joyous occasions throughout the nation, enabling writers to express themselves.

Children's involvement has been a very positive development. The book fair has expanded in every way, and we are looking forward to the upcoming New Delhi World Book Fair, which is set for January 10–18.

The World Boom Fair's other attractions include YUVA Corner and Lekhak Manch, where young writers were honored for their outstanding contributions to Indian literature.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded the World Book Fair as a Gyan Kumbh, bringing together knowledge from all over the country and creating a platform where thousands of visitors could experience the genius of minds via books.
The National Book Trust (NBT) is hosting the World Book Fair, which is not the first of its sort in India. The Boi Mela in Kolkata, which began in 1918 - long before India gained her independence - was the first to take place in India. It has entertained luminaries like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Rabindranath Tagore over the years.