Droupadi Murmu inaugurated New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 in New Delhi today (February 1, 2025).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that reading books is not just a hobby; it is a transformative experience. Reading books from different languages and cultures builds bridges among regions and communities. She was happy to note that New Delhi World Book Fair has many stalls representing India’s different languages, and languages of other countries. She expressed confidence that this Book Fair will enable book-lovers to access literature from around the world at one place.
The President said that apart from reading the books prescribed as part of the syllabus, school children should read different kinds of books on diverse subjects. She stated that it will help them discover their potential and capabilities and will help them become good human beings.
The President urged everyone to give special importance to creation and promotion of books for children. She said that one of the best habits we can develop in our children is the love for reading books. She stated that every elder should take it up as an important duty.
Copyright © 2017 Indian Grapevine a unit of Integrated Media Enterprises
