Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair | 12 Jan 2026

Why in News? 

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 

Key Points 

• Organisers: The fair is organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education. 
• Theme: The theme for NDWBF 2026 is “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75”, reflecting on the role and legacy of India’s armed forces. 
• Book Release: During the inauguration, Dharmendra Pradhan released the book “The Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857” in multiple Indian languages and Spanish, honouring Veer Surendra Sai and the martyrs of Sambalpur. 
• International Participation: Countries like Qatar and Spain participated in the fair. 
  • Focus Country: Qatar (main highlight for exhibitions and literary exchange) 
  • Partner Country: Spain (cultural and literary participation)  
• Promoting Reading Culture: The fair underscores the importance of reading, knowledge dissemination, multilingualism, and global literary dialogue among students, scholars, and the general public.