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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, inaugurated the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 and the Food for Thought Fest in Ahmedabad. Pradhan emphasized the importance of reading, calling books a “catalyst in life” and encouraging youth to embrace both printed and digital formats. He highlighted the role of such events in nurturing reading habits and strengthening the library movement. The book festival, a part of the Vanche Gujarat 2.0 initiative, features over 300 publishers and runs from November 13-23. The Food for Thought Fest, organized by the AMC and the South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SSG), runs until November 16.

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Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 Opens, Minister Pradhan Champions Reading Habits

Ahmedabad, November 14, 2025 – Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel officially inaugurated the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 yesterday, alongside the concurrent Food for Thought Fest. The events, held at the Sabarmati Event Centre, aim to promote literacy and cultural exchange.

Minister Pradhan emphasized the critical role of books in shaping lives, stating, “Books are a catalyst in life,” and urged younger generations to cultivate stronger reading habits. He encouraged the embrace of both traditional printed books and digital formats, acknowledging the evolving landscape of literature consumption.

The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025, running from November 13th to 23rd as part of the Vanche Gujarat 2.0 initiative, features participation from over 300 publishers across India. Pradhan commended the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the National Book Trust (NBT) for elevating the book fair to a global scale.

The Food for Thought Fest, running until November 16th, is organized by the AMC in collaboration with the South Asian Association for Gastronomy (SSG) and offers culinary experiences alongside the literary festivities.

“This event will further strengthen the library movement and reading culture,” Pradhan shared on X, inviting residents of Ahmedabad and beyond to participate in the celebration of books, authors, culture, creativity, and culinary delights. Mayor Pratibha Jain and Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani were also present at the inauguration.

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