New Delhi World Book Fair Sees Record Crowds, Chaos on Final Day

• The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair concluded with a 20% increase in visitors, attracting over 2 million book lovers.
• Free entry for the first time contributed to massive crowds and some chaos on the final day.
• Organized by the National Book Trust, the fair featured over a thousand publishers from 35+ countries and 600+ special events.
• Key attractions included the 'Valour and Wisdom @75' Indian Military History Pavilion and the 'Kidz Express' pavilion.
• Dignitaries like Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Amit Shah, and military chiefs attended the event.

Why It Matters: The New Delhi World Book Fair achieved record attendance and sales, despite final-day chaos due to free entry.