The National Book Trust, India (NBT) is an apex body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Education in the year 1957. The objectives of NBT are to produce and encourage the production of good literature in English, Hindi and other Indian languages and the make such literature available at moderate prices to the public.

“NBT has 72,000 Book Club Members throughout the country and published 10,000+ titles at affordably priced reading material in English, Hindi and over 50 Indian languages (including Tribal languages, Dialects as well as Braille) for all age-groups.”

The activities of the Trust include publishing, promotion of books and reading, promotion of Indian books abroad, assistance to authors and publishers, and promotion of children’s literature.

New Delhi World Book Fair

NBT organizes the prestigious annual New Delhi World Book Fair, which is the largest book event in the Afro-Asian region.

NBT as Knowledge Partner

NBT has collaborated as Knowledge Partner with various institutions and organizations to promote education and reading among the people, especially the younger audience. Some of the recent events include the Model United Nations by University Law College, Bangalore, Webinars on Post-COVID Publishing Scenario and Future of Publishing with FICCI, the 9th International Adolescent Summit, among others.