NDLI Makes a Powerful Impact at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025

NDLI at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025

The National Digital Library of India (NDLI) proudly participated in the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025, held from January 28 to February 9, 2025, at Stall #317 in Boimela Prangan, Karunamoyee, Saltlake, Kolkata.

The 13-day-long literary festival witnessed a remarkable gathering of students, international guests, and esteemed intellectuals, all coming together to celebrate knowledge and learning. NDLI’s presence at the fair provided an excellent platform to showcase its vast repository of digital resources, fostering awareness and engagement among diverse communities.

Through its participation, NDLI reinforced its commitment to making quality educational content accessible to all, strengthening its outreach to students, scholars, and book enthusiasts from around the world.

For more details, visit https://ikbf.ndl.gov.in

Accomplishments

• Enhanced Public Engagement: NDLI’s Stall No#317 served as a hub for visitors to explore its vast digital resources.
• Interactive Quiz Sessions: To foster engagement and promote learning, NDLI organized daily quiz
  sessions covering diverse topics such as the Indian Independence Movement, the
  Constitution, and Indian literature. These sessions attracted numerous
  participants, with winners recognized for their knowledge.
• Promotion of NDLI Club: The event provided a platform to promote the NDLI Club, an initiative
  aimed at skill enhancement and career growth. By encouraging institutions to
  establish NDLI Clubs, the organization seeks to create dynamic platforms for
  events that enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies beyond traditional
  curricula.
• Showcasing Leadership and Vision: The presence of the principal investigator and librarian (IIT KGP) Dr. B. Sutradhar, highlighted the organization’s commitment to advancing digital learning and education in India.
• Readers’ interactions provided valuable insights into user experiences and highlighted the public’s enthusiasm for NDLI’s offerings.

Reader’s Feedback & Scope

• Enhanced User Interface & Accessibility
• Improve : Search functionality with better filters and AI-based recommendations.
• Introduce: A personalized dashboard where users can track reading history and get
  recommendations.
• Content Expansion & Quality :
  Add more regional language content to cater to diverse linguistic backgrounds.
  Ensure updated and high-quality study materials for competitive exams and academic purposes.
• Interactive & Engaging Features : Introduce discussion forums where readers can interact, share insights, and recommend books. Allow user reviews and ratings for books to guide future readers. Organize webinars, virtual book fairs, and author interactions to create a more engaging learning experience.
• Better Offline & Mobile Support Improve offline access options for students with limited internet connectivity. Make the mobile app more lightweight and responsive for better performance.
• Stronger Outreach & Community Building Promote NDLI Clubs in schools and colleges
  to encourage collaborative learning. Conduct regular feedback surveys to understand evolving
  user needs.