It is India's second oldest book fair after the Kolkata Book Fair.
The first New Delhi World Book Fair was held from March 18 to April 4, 1972
It was inaugurated by V. V. Giri, then President of India.
It is organized by the National Book Trust (NBT), India. Since 2013.
NBT organizes events for children in the Children's pavilion to promote children's literature..
The Delhi Book Fair 2024 is dedicated to engaging children and young adults