State PCS - Uttarakhand (UKPSC)

• 12 Jan 2026

Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair

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.