It is one of the largest trade fairs in the world both in terms of exhibitors and visitors participation and has evolved its unique character as an iconic international event. The exhibition was inaugurated saturday by chinese ambassador to india sun weidong. Events calendar pragati maidan pragati maidan, mathura road, 11, new delhi india contact. World book fair, pragati maidan, new delhi weekend getaways. Some of the events held for the first time included cosplay, school librarians meet, artist. New delhi world book fair ndwbf held for as long as 44 years, is presently a noteworthy schedule occasion in the distributing scene. The much talked about redevelopment project at pragati maidan, which includes six exhibition halls and a grand convention centre, is slated to be completed by september next year. Pragati maidan timings, opening time, entry timings. Pragati maidan new delhi entry fee, pragati maidan ticket. With a history that dates back to 1872, its the event, a carnival of books one might say which takes place in new delhi every year. The fair is organized by national book trust, india, an autonomous organization under the ministry of human resource development. The search for new delhi from september 2020 result following trade fairs.
The new delhi world book fair ndwbf, which has emerged as one of the most significant events in the publishing world, will be held in the capital during january 614 at pragati maidan. The pragati maidan, on the mathura road in new delhi, is a huge complexcumexhibition centre with a total exhibit area of 150 acres. This annual event is held in indias largest and only world class exhibition complex, pragati maidan, new delhi. India international trade fair iitf is the biggest platform available for the manufacturers, traders, exporters and importers to catalyse their growth and invade new avenues.
It is owned, operated, controlled and managed by india trade promotion organization itpo, the trade. Delhi book fair 2017 at pragati maidan 10am to 8pm on 26th august to 3rd september 2017. Being a venue for exhibitions and other events, this place is often visited by tourists and travellers. Pragati maidan, new delhi, india world book fair new delhi 2021 main organizer. It huge complex of buildings housing along with headquarters of. It is asia largest book fair and most of major publishers of the world participates in the fair. New delhi world book fair ndwbf held for the past 45 years, is now a major calendar event in the publishing world. Pragati maidan, which literally means progress grounds, houses 16 vast and spacious halls in all and is the biggest exhibition centre that delhi boasts of. Ninedaylong world book fair kicked off in new delhis the pragati maidan began today. Pragati maidan, new delhi11 ddmmyyyy entry to the fair will close at 7. Ubm indias leading b2b travel trade engagement show satte, held at pragati maidan in new delhi, drew to an eminently successful close with a remarkable increase of 37 % in the unique visitor footfall in its silver jubilee edition.
The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book. Visitors can buy the world book fair tickets from the respective counters at gate number 1, 2, 5, 7 and 10 in pragati maidan. Chinaindia photo exhibit, major attraction at new delhi book fair. The book fair is an event which witnesses participation of. Located in central delhi, the centre has 16 halls that cover more than 61,000 sq. The fair is organized by national book trust, india, an autonomous organization under the ministry of human resource development, government of india. New delhi world book fair 2018, pragati maidan, new delhi. People visit the new delhi world book fair2020 in new delhi, india, jan. Delhi world book fair will be organised in pragati maidan delhi from 7 to 14 january 2017.
World book fair 2017, pragati maidan, new delhi,india. The world book fair mostly happens at the beginning of every year. The expo is represented by over 870 exhibitors and participants from over 40 countries and 28 indian states, with several significant exhibitors making an inroad to. Every quest for stationery will come to a halt at pragati maidan the stationery fair, being organised alongside the delhi book fair 2017, is drawing huge crowds to pragati maidan. Itpo delhi book fair india trade promotion organisation. The hall of nations, and the other buildings of the pragati maidan were put up to celebrate 25 years of indian independence and inaugurated in 1972, just in time for the asia 72 trade fair.
When is 29th world book fair new delhi is 2021, pragati. Newlook pragati maidan to be completed by aug 2019. It has an area of nearly 150 acres more than 625,000 square metres of exhibition space, being aming the biggest exhibition centers in india. Buildings india 0709 july 2020, pragati maidan, new delhi. Here comes, the 23rd edition of delhi book fair commencing from 26 august 2017 till 3rd september 2017 at pragati maidan, new delhi. With the approval of the competent authority, it has been decided to retain the existing rates of licence fee in respect of halls in pragati maidan for eventsexhibitions by third party organizers for the financial year 201516. The fair, organised by national book trust, india, promotes titles, trade, copublication titles and above all the habit of reading. New delhi world book fair 2017 will be held from 7 to 15 january 2017 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Hence was able to adjust my travel plans to ensure i could attend at least day1. Nearly a month after the controversial demolition of the iconic hall of nations at pragati maidan complex in.
Schedule of auto expo 2018 components at pragati maidan. As compared to last year, this year visitors need to spend inr 10 more. The exhibition was inaugurated saturday by chinese ambassador to india. Book fairs have a great role to play in promoting the reading habit among people of. New delhi india be aware that all dates are subject to change. The world book fair will be held at pragati maidan from the 9th to the 17th of january. The world book fair is being organised since past 44 years. Stationery world expo 2016 held on 29th july 2016 at pragati maidan, new delhi. Trade fairs new delhi appointments from september 2020. National book trust, nehru bhawan 5, phase ii, institutional area, vasant kunj, new delhi 110070 phone. New delhi world book fair ndwbf held for the past 44 years, is now a major calendar event in the publishing world.
World book fair tickets to be sold from selected metro. International trade fair 20202021, pragati maidan opening. India international trade fair 14th nov 27 nov 2007. The 26th world book fair has begun at pragati maidan, new delhi and will be held till january 14, 2018.
The 20th world book fair 2012 has just started in new delhis pragati maidan from 25th feb till 4th march 2012. Book fair 2020 in this answer and will be comparing it with the last year in between. The fair is focussed on writings on and by women, amid an impressive ambience, decked with. Pragati maidan is the delhi largest exhibition centre covering an area of 72,000 sq. If you have the affirmative answers, you should be heading towards pragati maidan by january 12 as this year s new delhi world book fair, which was. India international trade fair 14 27 november, 2016. This years book fair is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of mahatma gandhi. The ticket fare for adult is inr 30 and on the other hand, for children the fare is inr 20. This is the largest integrated trade fair with both b2b and b2c components. Itpo rentals for third party events in pragati maidan. A three day business networking trade show, satte 2018 got bigger this year with. All you bibliophiles out there its that time of the year when you get to. New delhi world book fair 2017, world book fair in pragati.
Chinaindia cultural contacts photo exhibition, major. The fair, this year, is themed around environmentrelated issues such as climate change, global warming, and water pollution. World book fair 2017 is scheduled from 9th to 17th january 2017 at the pragati maidan, new delhi and is organized by national book trust nbt, india. The theme of 27th edition of new delhi world book fair, last year was books for readers with special. Please contact the organizer before making any arrangement. The fair is organized by india trade promotion organisation and in association with federation of indian publishers. There was book in chinese stall on ancient silk route, which i really wanted, but. Pragati maidan is one of the most visited places in delhi.
Ubm india will be hosting the 24 th edition of satte, south asias leading travel trade show from 1517 february 2017 at pragati maidan, new delhi. New delhi world book fair 2018 the federation of indian. The fair is organized in association with federation of indian publishers. The pragati maidan hosts the world book fair every year. It was inaugurated by indira gandhi during the 1972 international trade fair. The stationery and art material fair comes to pragati maidan. World book fair 2018 starts today at pragati maidan. India trade promotion organisation will organize the 25th edition of delhi book fair in halls 7 d, e and f, g, h and the 21st stationery fair5th office automation and 5th corporate gift fair in halls 7 a, b, c during 1115 september, 2019 at pragati maidan, new delhi. The best time to visit delhi is during october and november or. Ndwbf 2018 will be held from 6 to 14 january 2018 at pragati maidan, new delhi. The entire fair is divided into 14 halls, with each hall containing books related to different. The exhibition offers an excellent platform for the food. New delhi world book fair is a 9 day event being held from 6th january to 14th january 2018 at the pragati maidan in new delhi, india.
Equipped with wellpaved roads, lawns, gardens and eating outlets. Ndwbf 2017 will be held from 7 to 15 january 2017 at pragati. Major events like india international trade fair, world book fair and auto expo happen here every year. This event is certainly worth considering for the book. New delhi world book fair is back from 7th january at. Aahar india exhibition, an international food fair, is organized by the india trade promotion organization itpo every year. Since its launch in 2015, smart cities india expo including buildings india expo has developed into asias largest trade fair and conference on this subject. New delhi world book fair 2017 at delhi events high. Newlook pragati maidan to be completed by aug 2019 the. World book fair, the 26th edition of the book fair is starting from today in pragati maidan, new delhi. I got to know about the fair about a week before it was to start off. A week of happiness give us a micron pen and some craft paper and you can keep us happy for days.