World Book Fair 2024: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who oversees Education, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship, officially opened the doors to the ‘World Book Fair 2024’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on February 10, 2024. This year’s fair spans an impressive 50,000 square meters and is poised to be the largest yet, boasting the participation of over 1000 publishers from India and abroad.
The 51st edition of the World Book Fair 2024 celebrates the rich tapestry of Multilingual India (Bahubhashi Bharat), showcasing a vibrant array of linguistic traditions. With over 400 stalls representing languages such as Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Maithili, Marathi, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, and Urdu, this fair promises a diverse and enriching experience for all attendees. It is to be noted that Saudi Arabia has been designated as the Guest of Honour for this prestigious event.
For visitors’ convenience, a comprehensive guide detailing the fair’s layout, including information on halls, pavilions, scheduled events, cultural performances, the B2B zone, and more, will be available at the venue, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all participants.
World Book Fair 2024: Venue
The World Book Fair 2024, organized by the National Book Trust of India, will take place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, spanning halls 1 to 5. The opening ceremony of the Book Fair 2024 was held at Bharat Mandapam.
World Book Fair 2024: Date and Timings
The World Book Fair 2024 is scheduled to run for nine days, from February 10 to 18, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day.
World Book Fair 2024: Ticket Prices
The entry fees for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 are quite reasonable. Children can enter for Rs 10, while adults pay Rs 20. Admission is free for students in school uniform, students on educational trips, individuals with disabilities, and senior citizens.
How to Buy World Book Fair 2024 Tickets?
Tickets for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 are available for purchase online on the ITPO website and at 20 Metro stations of DMRC, including Welcome, Dilshad Garden, Rithala, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalay, Kashmiri Gate, Rajiv Chowk, Noida Sector-52, Noida City Centre, Botanical Garden, Vaishali, Indraprastha, Supreme Court, Mandi House, Kirti Nagar, Dwarka, Munirka, ITO, INA, and Hauz Khas. Book enthusiasts can buy tickets from 9 am to 4 pm.
Nearest Metro Station to Pragati Maidan
The nearest metro station to access the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 at Pragati Maidan is the Supreme Court station (formerly known as Pragati Maidan metro station) on the blue line of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Wheelchair facilities will be provided near entrances 4 and 8 of Pragati Maidan for individuals with disabilities.
Guest of Honour at World Book Fair 2024
Saudi Arabia has been designated as the Guest of Honour for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024. Under a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to India, a 25-member Saudi delegation will be presenting Saudi literature, language, culture, and heritage at the event.