New Delhi [India], February 1 : President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 here and said reading is just not a hobby is a transformative experience.
The President noted that 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 the 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 theme of the Book Fair is Republic@75. The President urged people to give special importance to creation and promotion of books for children. "One of the best habits we can develop in our children is the love for reading books," she said, adding that every elder person should take it up as an important duty.
Russia is the focus country of the book fair.