Delhi's eagerness to celebrate Indian culture is among its best features. Periodically, cultural events are happening all across the capital city, and a large number of people attend to view art. Book enthusiasts should put February on their calendars for one of the largest fairs in the city. We have all the information you need to know about the dates, times, venue, and cost of the World Book Fair 2024, which is coming to Delhi this month.
Within the publishing industry, one of the most significant events is the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF). The freshly built Halls 1–5 at the conveniently placed Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, are the venue for this year's NDWBF 2024, which is set to take place from February 10–18, 2024. This fair is co-organized by ITPO, a department of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. It is sponsored by the National Book Trust, India, which is a branch of the Indian government's Ministry of Education. Verify all the pertinent information on the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2024, such as ticket costs, venue, hours, and essential updates, before you go.
A significant publishing industry event on the calendar, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), has been held for the previous 50 years. The freshly built Halls 1–5 of the conveniently placed Pragati Maidan in New Delhi will host the NDWBF 2024 from February 10–18, 2024. The National Book Trust, India (which is a division of the Indian Ministry of Education) is in charge of organizing the Fair. The exhibition's co-organizer and venue partner is ITPO, which is a division of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 is slated to happen this year from February 10–18
At New Delhi's Pragati Maidan, the international book market will start at 11 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
This year, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) has chosen the theme "Multi-Lingual India, A Living Tradition". Additionally, the event will include panel discussions, book launches, and performances aligned with the theme.
The fair's hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with an admission charge of Rs. 10 for kids and Rs. 20 for adults. Through www.nbtindia.gov.in/ndwbf2024/, the official NBT website, tourists can also make online reservations for tickets. Supreme Court is the closest metro station (Blue Line) to Pragati Maidan.
As the honored guest, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will grace the international book expo. The Kingdom's invitation to the Delhi World Book Fair as the guest of honour will further improve cultural connections between the two friendly countries, according to a statement made by India's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, to Arab News. This choice is in line with the goals of both of our administrations to improve the two nations' bilateral ties and people-to-people exchanges, particularly in the area of culture.
The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, the Culinary Arts Commission, the Fashion Commission, the Music Commission, the Heritage Commission, and the Film Commission are among the other cultural organizations that will be on exhibit.
Highlights
The freshly built Halls 2–6 in the conveniently placed Pragati Maidan in New Delhi are the site of NDWBF 2024, which is slated to take place from February 10–18, 2024.
Go to this official webpage. Choose the type of ticket, either kids or adults, then finish the payment procedure. You'll get an email with an e-ticket.