The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, 02 Feb 2024– The upcoming New Delhi World Book Fair, scheduled from February 10 to 18 at Pragati Maidan, will be hosted in Halls 1 to 5. This year, the world’s largest book fair will specifically highlight the National Education Policy 2020’s emphasis on enhancing children’s language skills by concentrating on the advancement of ‘listening, speaking, writing, and reading.’
A dedicated children’s stage is being established at Pragati Maidan, featuring renowned storytellers, poets, and authors from across the country who will engage young minds with captivating and inspirational tales. Alongside technological advancements, children are displaying a notable interest in exploring diverse literary genres, including fantasy stories, Panchatantra tales, imaginative and short stories, science, moral education, and narratives from the mystical world, along with comics and short novels. Engaging with such varied content not only enhances their intellectual capacity but also plays a crucial role in the development of their writing skills. This initiative at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 aims to foster a love for reading and contribute to the holistic growth of children.
In line with these efforts, the New Delhi World Book Fair is set to arrange a series of engaging activities for children, including creative sessions, workshops, and competitions. The dedicated children’s stage, known as the Bal Manch, will be the focal point for various contests, including story writing, essay writing, news writing, drawing, and more. Additionally, the fair will feature illustration and cartoon-making competitions, along with workshops specifically designed for children to learn the art of creating animated movies.
These diverse activities aim to provide children with interactive and educational experiences, encouraging their participation in different forms of creative expression.
Aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020, the New Delhi World Book Fair will prioritize the provision of books in a wide array of languages for children. The fair will go beyond monolingual offerings by ensuring the availability of bilingual books and a collection of trilingual books. This initiative aims to cater to the linguistic diversity of children, fostering inclusivity and facilitating access to literature in multiple languages.
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