Neyveli book fair draws over 1.75 lakh book lovers

Over 1.75 lakh book lovers from all walks of life, including schoolchildren, visited the recently-concluded 24th edition of the Neyveli Book Fair hosted by NLC India Limited (NLCIL). The event that was launched amid much fanfare on July 4, came to a close at the Book Fair Grounds on Monday.

Addressing the valedictory function, Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma appreciated the NLCIL for bring schoolchildren from rural areas to the book fair by arranging free transport. With rich and diverse languages and culture, India was a treasure trove of literature, he said, adding that the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat would become a reality only with the spreading of literature and culture.

Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLCIL said the company had plans to increase its existing renewable energy capacity manifold by 2030. Though the Neyveli Book Fair had the second highest number of visitors in the State, it was the best in the country, he said.

An e-souvenir was also released on the occasion. Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) was present.