Indian Navy showcases India’s maritime legacy
The Indian Navy is participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, a flagship cultural event celebrating literature, knowledge, and heritage.
The 9-day mega fair being organised by National Book Trust, an autonomous organisation of the Government of India under the Ministry of Education, was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Indian Navy’s participation reaffirms its commitment to preserving and promoting India’s rich maritime legacy. The Naval History Division (NHD), the premier research institution of the Indian Navy, is spearheading this initiative. In collaboration with NBT, NHD has set up dedicated Indian Navy stalls featuring authoritative publications of the Indian Navy along with meticulously crafted scale ship models, offering visitors a vivid insight into the evolution, traditions and operational excellence of the Navy.
At the Navy Pavilion in Hall No. 5, seven volumes of the official history of the Indian Navy (1945–2021) are on display, along with histories of various Indian Naval ships, submarines, air squadrons and establishments, as well as books on India’s maritime history, to enhance visitors’ understanding of the nation’s rich maritime and naval heritage.
These displays present a compelling narrative of India’s maritime journey, blending scholarship with visual appeal.
(updated on 11th january 2026)
