National Book Trust, India in collaboration with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is organising the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 at the Riverfront Event Centre from 13 to 23 November 2025. This Festival reflects the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to strengthen India’s reading culture and expand the literary movement across the nation.
The Festival commenced on 13 November 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony graced by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Government of India and Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat.
The inauguration witnessed a stirring moment as the entire venue united in a mass singing of Vande Mataram to commemorate 150 years of the iconic national song, creating an atmosphere filled with patriotic emotion and collective pride.
A major attraction at the book festival is a special exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, which traces its journey from Bankimchandra Chatterjee’s historical novel in Bangla, Anandamath, to its rise as a symbol of national awakening and unity. The exhibition also includes a special stall on Anandamath, highlighting its crucial role in India’s freedom struggle.Another major attraction is the Children’s Zone which will offer an engaging space for workshops, storytelling, reading sessions and interactive learning.
With a diverse line-up of authors, publishers and cultural performances scheduled over the next few days, the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 promises to evolve into a significant celebration of literature, creativity and community participation on the Sabarmati Riverfront.