Ahmedabad International Book Festival Kicks Off with Pradhan’s Powerful Plea to Young Readers

The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 was officially inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre. Speaking at the event, Pradhan emphasized that books play a "catalytic role" in intellectual growth and urged the youth to cultivate a habit of reading, both traditional and digital.

Pradhan lauded Gujarat as an "intellectual state," renowned for its longstanding culture of reading and teaching. He highlighted the efforts by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and National Book Trust in elevating the book fair to a global standard with participation from over 300 publishers.

Under the Vanche Gujarat 2.0 initiative, the festival aims to promote reading culture with multiple activities, including quizzes, storytelling, and panel discussions, attracting students, authors, and book lovers alike. Pradhan also emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to the library movement and literary culture, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

Key Highlights:

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025.

Emphasizes the catalytic role of books and urges youth to develop reading habits.

Gujarat praised as an intellectual hub with a rich culture of knowledge and literacy.

Over 300 publishers participate, making the festival a global literary event.

Festival activities under Vanche Gujarat 2.0 engage students with contests and discussions.

Government support for library and literary movements reaffirmed.

Sources: PTI News, The Week, DD News, ANI