Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy virtually inaugurates Neyveli Book Fair, celebrating knowledge and culture
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurates the 24th Neyveli Book Fair, praising NLCIL's role in promoting reading and national development.
Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy virtually inaugurates Neyveli Book Fair, celebrating knowledge and culture.
The 24 th Neyveli Book Fair was formally inaugurated today, 04.07.2025, by Hon’ble Union Minister for Coal & Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy through virtual mode in the august presence of Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal & Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey and Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLC India Limited.
Inaugurating the event on the sidelines of the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining at Hyderabad, the Hon’ble Union Minister appreciated NLCIL for its consistent efforts in fostering a culture of reading and intellectual development in society through this annual literary event.
A short video showcasing the highlights and the community impact of the Neyveli Book Fair wasplayed during the inauguration. The Minister expressed admiration for the scale, inclusiveness, and commitment behind the event, and lauded the NLCIL team for advancing the vision of “Viksit Bharat @ 2047” by empowering citizens through knowledge.
In his address, the Hon’ble Minister commended NLC India Limited not only for organizing this impactful fair but also for its exceptional contribution to society—particularly in supplying water to support agriculture in the surrounding regions and in meeting a significant portion of Chennai city’s drinking water requirements. He highlighted these as examples of how a public sector enterprise can serve national development goals while being a catalyst for regional upliftment.
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This year’s 24 th Neyveli Book Fair, being held from 4 th to 14 th July 2025, features 190 stalls by leading publishers and booksellers from across India. Under the leadership of CMD Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, several initiatives such as free entry for school and college students and enhanced local bus services from the Arch Gate of NLCIL have been implemented to ensure accessibility and
convenience.
It can be fondly recalled that former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, during his visit to Neyveli, had expressed his keen interest in visiting the Neyveli Book Fair—reflecting the fair’s relevance and appeal to even the most eminent minds of the country.
The fair also includes a wide array of attractions such as a Mini-Planetarium for students, a Vigilance Rath for public awareness, screening of short films, on-the-spot competitions for children, spacious walkways, amusement rides, and a dedicated food court—making it a vibrant cultural and educational hub for the Neyveli region.
The Neyveli Book Fair continues to serve as a platform for nurturing reading habits, inspiring the youth, and uniting communities through the shared love of books. It stands as a tribute to knowledge, creativity, and public service.
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