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New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Union Minister Kishan Reddy inaugurates 24th Neyveli Book Fair virtually
CUDDALORE: The 24th edition of the Neyveli Book Fair was inaugurated virtually by Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Friday evening, alongside the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining held in Hyderabad. The event saw the participation of key officials, including the Secretary (Mines), Additional Secretary (Coal), Chairman and Managing Director of Coal India Limited, and Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman and Managing Director of NLC India Limited (NLCIL). In his address, the Minister lauded NLCIL's continued efforts to promote a reading culture and foster intellectual growth through the annual literary festival. 'The Neyveli Book Fair is a significant platform for promoting knowledge, inclusivity, and community engagement,' he said. Highlighting the role of such initiatives in the country's development goals, he added, 'Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is progressing steadily towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Events like the Neyveli Book Fair contribute meaningfully to this journey by equipping the youth with knowledge.' He commended NLCIL for its commitment to the cause and its organisational scale. 'I appreciate NLCIL's role in furthering the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 by empowering citizens through access to knowledge,' he said.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
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.
