Union Coal Minister inaugurates Neyveli Book Fair

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 24th Neyveli Book Fair, organised by NLC India Limited in virtual mode on Friday. The fair is on till July 14.

Inaugurating the event on the sidelines of the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad, Mr. Reddy commended NLCIL 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. “This is how a public sector enterprise serves national development goals while being a catalyst for regional upliftment,” he said.

The fair features 190 stalls put up by leading publishers and booksellers from across India. NLCIL has also announced free entry for school and college students throughout the event.

Earlier, a short video showcasing the highlights and the community impact of the Neyveli Book Fair was played at the inauguration.

Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey and NLCIL Chairman and Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli were present.