ANNUAL REPORT 2017–18
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 1 09-01-2019 19:53:20 2019 (Saka 1940) Published by the Director, National Book Trust, India Nehru Bhawan, 5 Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
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31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 2 09-01-2019 19:53:20 CONTENTS Introduction 5 Publishing 10 New Delhi World Book Fair 18 Regional Book Fairs 27 Promotion of Indian Books Abroad 32 Literary Activities 39 India China Translation Programme 44 NBT Foundation Day Celebrations 45 Activities in North East 47 Activities in Jammu and Kashmir 49 Activities by National Centre for Children’s Literature 51 Region-wise List of the Participation of the Trust in Various Book Fairs/Exhibitions 57 Sales and Marketing 65 NBT FAP 67 Promotion and Sales of Books through Mobile Exhibition Vans 69 Training Course in Book Publishing 71 Assistance for Publication of Books 75 Grant-in-Aid 76 Officers of the Trust 80 Members of Finance Committee 82 Members of Executive Committee 83 Members of the Board of Trustees 84 List of Titles Published During 2017–2018 86 Audited Annual Account 135
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The National Book Trust, India is an autonomous organisation established by the Government of India in the year 1957 for the promotion of books and developing reading habit in the country.
In 2017, the National Book Trust, India celebrated 60 years of its foundation. Besides, panel discussions and special book fairs that were organised across the country, the Trust also organised a two- day seminar titled ‘Bhartiya Sahitya Mein Rashtriyata Ka Bodh.’ Some of the new outreach programmes initiated as part of 60 years celebrations, includes Panchayat and Sanskrit book fairs, publishing courses for girl students, and collaboration with Indian Public Library Movement for book promotion through libraries. Under these initiatives, the first Sanskrit Book Fair was held at Varanasi from 9 to 17 September 2017 and the first Rashtriya Panchayat Book Fair was organised at Srinagar, Uttarakhand from 24 to 28 February 2018.
Under the Mahila Lekhan Protsahan Yojna, three titles in Hindi, namely Ya Se Yashaswini Ya Se Yatra, authored by Ms Yashaswini Pande; Johadi, authored by Ms Kaushal Panwar and Rani Kamlapati authored by Ms Indira Dangi were published and were launched during New Delhi World Book Fair, 2018.
As part of its endeavour to promote books in Sanskrit, the Trust published the book Charaiveti Charaiveti, authored by Shri Ram Naik, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh; and Gandhi-Tattva- Shatakam, authored by Shri M V Nadkarni.
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In its objectives to reach books to the underprivileged children, the NBT in association with Snapdeal initiated the project of Har Haath Ek Kitaab, where individuals were encouraged to donate books for the underprivileged children.
Publishing Publishing forms a major activity of the Trust. It publishes a wide variety of reasonably priced quality books ranging from works of fiction to books on Medical Sciences and cutting edge technology for all segments of the society and for all age groups, including a wide variety of illustrated books for children. Over the years, the Trust’s determined efforts in developing a strong and inclusive policy towards publishing is also apparent in the variety of books published for visually handicapped and the neo-literates.
The Trust publishes books in all major Indian languages, which includes Asamiya, Bangla, Bodo, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Manipuri, Maithili, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. In addition to this, the Trust has also published books in Ao Naga, Bhojpuri, Bhili, Bhatri, Halbi, Himachali, Kokborok, Khasi, Garo, Lepcha, Bhutia, Mising, Limboo, Mizo, Newari, Maghi, Tibetan among others.
During the period under review, 1168 titles were published by the Trust. These included 68 originals, 65 translations, 1030 reprints and 5 revised editions.
Book Promotion Activities The Trust organises Book Fairs/ Exhibitions throughout the country. The NBT is the organiser of the prestigious annual New Delhi World Book Fair. NBT has so far organised 26 New Delhi World Book Fairs, 41 National Book Fairs and more than 240 Regional Books Fairs.
Book Fairs in India During the period from April 2017 to March 2018, the Trust organised 10 Book Fairs across the country including Amritsar Book Fair (22 – 30 April 2017), Shimla Book Fair (13 – 21 May 2017), Tiruvannamalai Book Fair (18 – 27 August 2017), Dehradun Book Fair (28 August to 5 September 2017), National Sanskrit Book Fair (9 – 17 September 2017), Tirunelveli Book Fair (3 – 11 February 2018), Brahmaputra Literary Festival (9 – 11 February 2018), Gaya Book Fair (10 – 18 February 2018), National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar, Uttarakhand (24 – 28 February 2018), and Agra Book Fair (10 – 18 March 2018).
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The Trust also stepped-up its book promotional activities in the Northeast through a number of Book Fairs, literary activities and special sales drive. During the year under review, the Trust organised the second edition of the Brahmaputra Literary Festival and a Bodo language translation workshop in which around 23 children’s books published by the Trust were translated into Bodo language. The books have since been published. The Trust has also broadened its activities in Jammu & Kashmir to create book-mindedness and make NBT books available to the people in the valley. During the year under review, the Trust organised a seminar on ‘Status of Children’s Literature in Kashmiri Language,’ and a storytelling session among others.
International Book Fairs In order to promote Indian publishing abroad, the Trust participates in various International Books Fairs by displaying a cross section of representative Indian publications brought out by various Indian publishers. Since 1970, the Trust has participated in more than 375 International Book Fairs. During the period under review, the Trust participated in 13 such International Book Fairs, including Bologna Children’s Book Fair (3 – 6 April 2017), Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (26 April to 2 May 2017), Tehran International Book Fair (3 – 13 May 2017), Asian Festival of Children’s Content, Singapore (17 – 21 May 2017), Nepal International Book Fair (10 – 16 August 2017), Beijing International Book Fair (23 – 27 August 2017), Indonesia International Book Fair (6 – 10 September 2017), Colombo International Book Fair (15 – 24 September 2017), Frankfurt Book Fair (11 – 16 October 2017), Sharjah International Book Fair (1 – 11 November 2017), Guadalajara International Book Fair (25 November – 2 December 2017), Cairo International Book Fair (27 January – 10 February 2018) and Bologna Children’s Book Fair (26 – 29 March 2018).
Mobile Exhibitions The Trust has been trying to make the books available to the people at their doorsteps through mobile exhibitions. So far it has organised more than 16000 Mobile Exhibitions throughout the country including the Northeastern states. During the period under report, the Trust organised Mobile Book Exhibitions at about 677 places in and around Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi/NCR, Gujarat, Goa, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
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Financial Assistance Programmes The Ministry of Human Resource Development had entrusted the scheme of Financial Assistance to Voluntary/Private organisations for organising Seminars/Training Courses/ Workshops/Annual Conventions/Book Fairs related to the Book Promotional Activities to the Trust. A number of organisations had applied for financial assistance for organising various Book Promotional Activities. Grants were released to 67 organisations during 2017-18 by the Trust to meet 75% of the approved expenditure of such Book Fairs, Seminars, etc. Besides, the Trust also provides assistance to authors and publishers for the publication of reasonably priced university level text and reference books and for books on Medical Science under its Subsidy Scheme.
Literary Activities The Trust organises several book-related activities for the development of the publishing industry of the country. It organises workshops and seminars for those involved in the development, production and distribution of books. It also organises author’s meet and other literary activities such as book release functions from time to time. During the period under review, over 150 activities were organised by the Trust.
National Centre for Children’s Literature (NCCL) The Trust also has a National Centre for Children’s Literature (NCCL), which is the nodal agency to monitor, coordinate, plan and aid the publication of children’s literature in various Indian languages. The NCCL has developed a library-cum-documentation centre of children’s literature. It organises workshops, seminars and exhibitions to develop the children’s literature of the country. With a view to promote and develop the reading habit of the children at the school level, the NCCL encourages setting up of Readers’ Clubs at the schools throughout the country and also conducts surveys and takes up research work relating to children’s literature. So far, over 35,000 Readers Clubs have been set up across the country. During the period under review, 164 new Readers’ Clubs were enrolled. The NCCL also organises meet-the-author programmes, story- telling sessions, workshops, seminars, Readers Club Orientation programmes and other children’s activities in various parts of the country. In addition, four quarterly issues of Readers’ Club Bulletin, a bilingual magazine for promotion of reading habit among children were also brought out.
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Book Promotional Activities by the NBT Regional Offices and Book Promotion Centres Besides the Northern Regional Office at its headquarters, the Trust also has three Regional Offices at Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata as well as Book Promotional Centres at Agartala, Chennai, Cuttack, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi and Patna. These offices are primarily responsible for the marketing and sales of NBT publications. The regional offices also participate in various Book Fairs organised both by the Trust and other agencies throughout the country. They also organise NBT book exhibitions at various places in their respective regions. The offices are also responsible for enlisting distributors and agents for the sale of NBT publications. During the period under report, 23 new agents/distributors were enrolled. It also enrolled 3404 new Book Club members.
Training Courses in Book Publishing
The Trust also organises short-term Training Courses in Book Publishing in various parts of the country with the objective to create a talent pool of trained professionals for the publishing industry. While a four-week Training Course in Book Publishing at Delhi has become an annual feature, it also conducts short-term training courses of one-to-two week duration in other parts of the country. During the period under report, six training courses in Agra, Bawana (Delhi), Sri Venkateshwara College (Delhi), Hyderabad, Kochi and Port Blair were organised.
Financial Performance During the year beginning April 2017 to March 2018, the Trust achieved net sales of Rs.1258.08 lakh. The revenue earned during this period was to the tune of Rs. 2285.90 lakh. Financial performance for the year 2017-2018 is as follows:
Non-NER NER Non-NER Non-NER (Total) (SC) (Tribal) Expenditure 6739.00 175.58 327.82 131.44 7373.84 Revenue generated from 2255.82 0.20 29.88 0.00 2285.90 own sources Grant-in-aid to NBT 4483.18 175.38 297.94 131.44 5087.94
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The NBT provides a wide variety of books for all age groups on all subjects keeping in view the needs of its readers and demands of a fluctuating market. A brief note on the various series and on the number of books published under each series during 2017-18 is as follows: Aadan Pradan Aadan Pradan is a series of particular importance because of its unique potential for forging national integration through the exchange of creative literature of the different regions. It presents well-known literary works, mainly novels, short stories, anthologies of popular poetry and reminiscences, of a particular language, to people of other Indian languages. A total of 65 titles were published under the series during the year, including 4 originals and 61 reprints. Of these, 10 were in Bangla, 9 in English, 40 in Hindi, 2 in Kannada, 2 in Malayalam and 2 in Odia. Significant titles include The Aesthete, Naad Bindu and Kishori Charan Dasanka Shreshtha Galpa. Afro-Asian Countries In the post-colonial world, countries of Asia and Africa have emerged as powerful cultural, social, political and economic forces thereby becoming a significant field of study due to similarity of concerns. The books under the series focus on the problems and prospects
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of sustainable development, globalisation, trade, agriculture, education, health, etc. in these geo-political regions.
Under this series, one title in Hindi Mauritius was reprinted
Asian / Pacific Co-publication Programme This is a novel attempt under the aegis of UNESCO, at developing books for Asian children by Asian authors. To have children in Korea share their fantasies with their counterparts in Sri Lanka is probably no mean achievement. And when Indian and Pakistani editors work as part of a team to build a list for children in the 20 odd countries of the continent we inhabit, it is a great new beginning. The many worlds from Tehran to Tokyo intermingle to give colour to words that children across the continent, if not the world, would love to read. These books are steps for bridging minds and creating a common heritage for this vast continent and are the very best of Asia today.
During the year, 7 titles were reprinted under the series. These included 1 in Bangla, 2 in English, 3 in Hindi and 1 in Kannada.
Autobiography This series comprises autobiographies of distinguished social, political and literary figures of India, whose contributions have made the country proud.
During the year, seven titles were reprinted. Of these, 1 was in Bangla; 3 were in English and Hindi each.
Books for the Neo-literates Most books published under the series are the outcome of workshops organised in rural areas with the participation of local people. To make these relevant to the needs of the neo-literates, the books are written in an idiom familiar to them and are field-tested. Short stories, biographies, novelettes, folktales, presentations of contemporary issues and functionally useful information are brought out in a style which attracts neo-literates to read at their own initiative.
Under this series, 73 titles were published during the year, comprising 11 originals, 4 translations, and 58 reprints. These include: 3 in Asamiya, 68 in Hindi, 1 in Kannada
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and 1 in Odia. Significant titles include Aao Bank Chalen, Ab Pachhtaye Hot Kya, Andh Vishwas Ki Payal, Arghyadan Ki Bela, Jungle Ka Beta, Mazduri Ki Potli, Radio Wali Cycle, etc.
Classics Since only contemporary works are published under Aadan Pradan series, Classical Indian Literature is brought out under this series.
During the year, six titles were reprinted in Hindi.
Continuing Education Series The objective of this series is to bring out books for the participants of Continuing Education Programme in all major languages of India. Books in this series include collection of freedom songs, books on Indian culture, polity, industry, agriculture, etc. Besides, the series also comprises biographies and major novels of Indian literature abridged for target readership.
Under this series, 19 titles were reprinted this year, of which 4 were in Bangla and 15 in Hindi.
Creative Learning Series The objective of this series is to bring out books on new educations concepts and tools that are now being actively implemented in the pre-primary and primary sectors of education. With an orientation towards a practical mode of approach, these books are specially designed keeping in view the needs of teachers and others working in the field of education.
During the year, 26 titles were published under the series. These include 2 originals and 24 reprints. Language-wise break-up is: 2 in Bangla, 6 in English, 15 in Hindi, 2 Kannada and 1 in Malayalam. Significant titles include Srijanatamak Ganit and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Ek Shikshak.
General Series Significant titles which cannot be covered under the above series are published as General titles. Books published under this series provide an in-depth study of the subject and also serve as authentic reference material.
During the year, 64 titles were published, including 13 originals, 1 translation and 50 reprints. Language-wise break-up of the titles is as follows: 3 in Bangla, 12 in English, 42
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in Hindi, 1 in Kannada, 1 in Punjabi, 3 in Sanskrit and 2 in Urdu. Among the significant titles published include Steed of the Jungle God, Convocation Speeches of Pranab Mukherjee, Uttara Karnatakada Sufi Santharu, Gandhi Bhasha Lipi Vichar Kosh and Akashwani Sahitya Sampada (Vol. 1-3 ).
Golden Jubilee series During the Golden Jubilee Year of the Trust in 2007, a series of special anthologies of Post Independence writings in various Indian languages were initiated.
During the year under review, 2 titles in Hindi was reprinted.
Folklore The Folklore series enables the readers of one region to get acquainted with folklore which had shaped the cultural identity of those living in other regions of the country. Descriptions of the area, people, myths, mythology, religion, customs, traditions, fairs and festivals, music, dance, drama, art & craft, and folk literature are also included in the books of this series.
Twenty-two were published during the year, including 3 originals and 19 reprints. Of these 1 in Asamiya, 3 in Bangla, 3 in English, 14 in Hindi and 1 in Malayalam were published. Significant titles includeBihar: Indradhanushiya Sanskriti, Lok Kala Navnit and Savan Sukhe Jyestha Hare.
India — The Land and the People Books in this series introduce the varied physical environment, the diverse cultural traditions and the flora and fauna have enriched the composite and colourful character of India. These books, written in a non-technical, lucid style by subject experts, provide authentic and up-to-date information on the subject.
Sixty-five titles were published during the year comprising 1 original and 64 reprints. These include 2 in Asamiya, 7 in Bangla, 21 in English, 30 in Hindi, 3 in Kannada, and 2 in Malayalam. Significant title published includes: Sufism in India.
Indian Literature Series Well-known writings of contemporary Indian writers are brought out under this series in various languages.
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Under this series, 25 titles were published during the year, including 2 originals and 22 reprints. These included 2 in Bangla, 22 in Hindi and 1 in Sindhi. Significant titles include Mahesh Darpan Sankalit Kahaniyan and Select Sindhi Short Stories on Partition.
Mahila Lekhan Protsahan Yojana Mahila Lekhan Protsahan Yojana is a new series initiated to encourage young women writers under 40 years. Original and unpublished writings across genres including novels, travelogues, memoirs, diary, short stories, plays and satire are published under this series.
Under this series, 3 original titles in Hindi were published during the year, including Rani Kamlapati, Johadi and Ya Se Yashaswani Ya Se Yatra.
National Biography The objective of the National Biography series is to bring out biographies of Indian women and men who have made outstanding contribution towards the development of Indian society, culture, science, economy, polity as also of modern Indian sensibility. These provide an authentic, objective, comprehensive and analytic account of the person’s life and times.
Under this series, 96 titles were published during the year. These include 2 originals, 2 translations, 91 reprints and 1 revised. The language-wise break-up is as follows, Asamiya: 3, Bangla: 8, English: 27, Hindi: 47, Kannada: 9, and Malayalam: 2. Significant titles include Dayal Chandra Soni and Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
Navjagaran This series comprises select writings of eminent writers who were instrumental in bringing about the Renaissance of Hindi literature during the late 19th and early 20th century India.
During the year under review, one title in Hindi was reprinted.
Navlekhan Select writings of young authors across languages, who are below forty and whose work have not been published before, are brought out under this series in various languages.
Under this series, 3 titles were published during the year, including 1 original and 2 reprints in Hindi. Significant title includes Funny Dhaba
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Nehru Bal Pustakalaya The Nehru Bal Pustakalaya series aims at creating a treasure-house of enjoyable and informative literature which children can read at their own initiative. It also promotes national integration by providing common reading material on a wide range of subjects in their mother tongue to children all over India. Books of this series cater to four age groups: pre-school, 6–8, 9–11 and 12–14. Illustrations material for these books is commissioned separately and all books carry colour and / or black & white illustrations, line drawings and photographs. In the case of books for pre-school children, the text, if any, revolves around multi-coloured pictures which tell a story by themselves. During the year, 504 titles were published under the series. These include 10 originals, 53 translations, 439 reprints and 2 revised. The language-wise break-up is as follows: Asamiya: 40, Bangla: 61, Bodo: 31; English: 130, Garwali : 3, Hindi: 141, Kannada: 6, Kumaoni: 3, Malayalam : 65, Marathi: 3, Odia: 14 and Telugu: 7. Significant titles include Amiya, Baby Ka Ek Din, Bansuri Ke Sur, Hariyali aur Pani, Mottainai Grandma, Music of Hills and The Mystery of Missing Mobile.
North-East Study Series The series has been conceived to break stereotypes about the North East region and to bring the region’s unique identity into the national academic and intellectual discourses. The books under the series encompass a variety of subjects including fiction and non- fiction based on the land, people, customs, culture and literature of the region. During the year under review, 2 titles were reprinted. Of which 1 was in English and 1 in Hindi.
Popular Readers’ Series In addressing the needs of contemporary readers, this new series of books brings to focus some of the recent debates and discourse in many fields of enquiry like science, art, history, film, translation, literature, etc. During the year, two titles in English were reprinted.
Popular Science This series aims at enabling the average educated reader to understand the world around them appreciate the progress of science, and learn about the role science and technology
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play in everyday life, emphasizing, wherever possible, India’s contribution to the field. The books in this series are written in a lucid, easy-to-understand, simple style and illustrated with anecdotes and analogies from daily life. Diagrams, sketches and photographs elucidate the text.
One hundred and seven titles were published during the year, including 9 originals, 4 translations, 2 revised and 92 reprints. The language-wise editions include 13 in Asamiya, 8 in Bangla, 51 in English and 35 in Hindi. New titles published were Aapki Sehat, Adbhut Jivan Vilakshan Ganit, Ankhen Hai To Jahan Hai, Concept of Zero, Environmental Ethics and India’s Perspective on Environment, Maa Hawa and Women Scientists in India: Lives, Struggles and Achievements.
Popular Social Science The books under this series introduce popular concepts and ideas of social sciences to the general reader. A variety of emerging subject areas like gender studies, tribal studies, peace and conflict studies, development economics, social formation, etc. are the major focus of the series.
Twenty-four titles were published under this series. These included 5 originals, 1 translation and 18 reprints, of which 2 were in Bangla, 6 in English, 15 in Hindi and 1 in Urdu. Significant titles include Loktantra Ke Utsav Ki Ankahi Kahani, Gram Vikas Aur Samaj, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Vyakti Darshan and Bhartiya Rajneeti Ko Pandit Deendayal Ka Yogdan.
World Literature Series Select novels and anthologies of contemporary writings from the Asian, African and Latin American countries are included in this series.
Under this series, 1 title in Hindi was reprinted during the year.
Young India Library The main objective of publishing books under the Young India Library series for young readers of the 18+ age-group is to introduce the social, economic and political concepts, issues and choices which will control them in the years to come. Stories of adventure and travel, and books on career opportunities are also included in this series.
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Forty titles were published during the year, including 3 originals and 37 reprints. Language-wise break-up of the titles is as follows: 2 in Asamiya, 6 in Bangla, 15 in English, 15 in Hindi, 1 in Malayalam and 1 in Urdu. Significant titles among these are Antarashtriya Hindi Mahasagar Abhiyan, Disasters Short Stories, Essays & Anecdotes and Swami Vivekananda on Institution Building and Management.
S. No. Language Original Translation Reprint Revised Total 1. Asamiya – – 64 – 64 2. Bangla 1 – 117 – 118 3. Bodo – 25 6 – 31 4. English 12 – 272 3 288 5. Garhwali – 3 – – 3 6. Hindi 47 9 469 2 527 7. Kannada 1 5 19 – 25 8. Kumaoni – 3 – – 3 9. Malayalam – – 74 – 74 10. Marathi – 3 – – 3 11. Odia 2 15 – – 17 12. Punjabi – 1 – – 1 13. Sanskrit 2 – 1 – 3 14. Sindhi 1 – – – 1 15. Telugu – 1 7 – 7 16. Urdu 2 – 2 – 4 Total 68 65 1030 5 1168
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National Book Trust, India in association with ITPO organised the 26th edition of annual New Delhi World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 6 to 14 January 2018.
Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Minister for Human Resource Development, Government of India inaugurated the Fair through a video address. H.E. Mr. Tomasz Kozlowski, Hon’ble Ambassador of the European Union to India was the Guest of Honour. Ms Sunita Narain, distinguished environmentalist and Ms Kallia Papadaki, well-known author from Greece and recipient of European Union Prize for Literature, 2017 were the special guests on the occasion. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT; Shri Madhu Ranjan Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development; Shri Deepak Kumar, Executive Director, ITPO and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT also spoke on the occasion. On this occasion, three NBT titles in Hindi, namely Ya Se Yashaswini Ya Se Yatra, authored
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by Ms Yashaswini Pande; Johadi, authored by Ms Kaushal Panwar and Rani Kamlapati authored by Ms Indira Dangi were released. In addition, Calendar 2018 brought out by the Trust on the theme ‘Environment and Climate Change’ was also released.
Theme Pavilion: New Delhi World Book Fair 2018 focused on ‘Environment and Climate Change.’ The Theme Pavilion (Hall 7 E) highlighted serious environment- related issues like climate change, global warming, water pollution, among others in the many panel discussions, deliberations, interactions with environmentalists as well as cultural performances. The pavilion exhibited over 300 select books on environment in English, Hindi, Indian and foreign languages in various genres including autobiographies, memoirs, travelogues, creative literature, children’s literature, etc. A special photo-exhibition, panels and posters on the theme were also put up at the pavilion.
Guest of Honour: This year, the New Delhi World Book Fair hosted European Union as the Guest of Honour. The specially designed EU pavilion showcased the rich and diverse European culture and literature. The EU Member States exhibited select publications in English and other European languages and organised several panel discussions, talks, workshops, children’s activities, screening of short films, special photo exhibits as well as cultural and musical performances.
Children’s Pavilion: At the Children’s Pavilion (Hangar near Hall No. 7F), a number of activities like seminars, panel discussions, storytelling sessions, workshops on creative writing and illustrations among others were organised by National Center for Children’s Literature, a wing of NBT to promote books and reading amongst children and young adults. Well-known children’s authors like Shri Dinesh Chamola, Sahitya Akademi award winner; Shri Azhar Hajini, RJ and TV host, Ms Navdeep Kaur, theatre artist; Ms Manjari Shukla among others interacted with children. A number of schools and NGOs also participated in these activities.
Foreign Countries: About 20 countries including Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, UAE, United Kingdom and International agencies like UNESCO, etc. participated in the Foreign Pavilion at the Fair.
B2B Activities: New Delhi World Book Fair, also provides a platform for B2B activities for publishers from India and abroad. The CEOSpeak over the Chairman’s Breakfast
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organised in association with FICCI on 7 January 2018 saw the participation of over 50 heads of publishing houses and various book related associations. The New Delhi Rights Table, a 2-day event was held on 8 & 9 January 2018. Over 70 publishers from India and abroad including Egypt, Japan, Nepal, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia and USA participated in this special B2B event.
Authors’ Corners: Some of the well-known writers both popular and critically acclaimed like Ruskin Bond, Rakshanda Jalil, Seema Mustafa, Jerry Pinto, Michael Creighton, Paro Anand, Bulbul Sharma, Prerna Bindra, Ranjit Lal, Gillian Wright, K K Goenka, Narendra Kohli, Chandra Kanta, Prem Janmejaya, Girish Pankaj, Mridula Garg, Mridula Sinha, among others engaged in lively banters with the visitors at Authors’ Corners. There were five special Authors’ Corners which includedReflections (Hall 11), Conversations (Hangar over lake), International Events Corner (Hall 7A), Lekhak Manch (Hall 12-12A), and Sahitya Manch (Hall No. 8).
Publishers: This year, about 800 publishers from across the country in different languages including Asamiya, Bangla, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Maithili, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu displayed books at more than 1500 stalls at the Fair.
During the Fair, National Book Trust, India organised several literary and cultural programmes as follows: 6 January 2018 1. The first event at the Theme Pavilion focusing onnvironment ‘E and Climate Change’ began with the chanting of shlokas in Sanskrit in relevance to the theme that showcases the ancient Indian wisdom and tradition. The performance was given by Shri Akshay Kumar and troupe.
2. Guru Kavita Dwivedi and troupe gave a message to conserve the river Yamuna through their Odissi dance performance which is one of the classical Indian forms of dance at the Theme Pavilion.
3. Palle Schmidst, a renowned cartoonist from Denmark introduced to the visitors the different aspects of creating a comic book at the European Union Pavilion.
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4. Several programmes for children were organised at the Children’s Pavilion including recitation of poems by children of Chetna India, workshop on ‘Let’s make a Monster’ by Ola Woldanska-Plocinska and a reading session by Palle Schmidt and Line Leonahrdt.
7 January 2018 5. Renowned environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Padma Shri awardee and Dr Indrajeet Kaur from Punjab had a candid conversation with Dr Manjeet Singh and Sardar Jaswant Singh at Theme Pavilion. They talked about the Seechewal model which is an attempt towards pollution free environment.
6. Students of Gurukul (Delhi) and Shri Niwas Sanskrit Vidyapeeth recited Vedic mantras based on Nature at Theme Pavilion. The programme was conducted by Shri Baldevanand Sagar, former Sanskrit news reader at Doordarshan. Later, Dr Inderjit Kaur, well-known environmentalist interacted with Shri Jaswant Singh at the Pavilion.
7. A number of events were organised at the European Union Pavilion. The sessions began with a panel discussion on ‘Cooperation Opportunities Between India and Slovenia.’ The speakers on the occasion were: Ivo Svetina and Evald Flisar, both authors and editors from Slovenia; and Yuyutsu Sharma, editor; and Renata Zamida, Director of the Slovenian Book Agency. The speakers discussed about the translation and publishing from Slovenia. A presentation on cooperation between Indian and Slovenian publishers was also given.
8. A publishers’ workshop and a reading session with 12 authors from 9 countries was organised at the European Union Pavilion in which celebrated European authors including Kallia Papadaki (Greece), Norman Ohler (Germany), Jakub Malecki (Poland) among others participated.
9. The activities organised at the Children’s Pavilion attracted a large number of children from various schools and NGOs. They enthusiastically participated in the events organised at the Pavilion including poetry session, storytelling, Prakriti vandana among others. These events were based on environment to create awareness among children and inspire them to protect environment. Well-known authors including Ms Deepa Agarwal and Dr Madhu Pant interacted with the booklovers at the pavilion.
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8 January 2018 10. A discussion on Late Anupam Mishra and his contribution to the conservation of traditional water resources was oragnised at the Theme Pavilion. The speakers on the occasion were Shri Rambahadur Roy, Shri Kumar Prashant and Shri Sanjeev Gupta. 11. A number of activities for children were organised at the Children’s Pavilion including ‘Youth Parliament’ where students discussed about ‘Interlinking of Rivers: A Boon or Bane’. On this occasion, Dr Madhuphul; Amity Children Science Foundation; Dr Tarun Jindal, Professor and Director of Amity Institute of Environment Science, and Executive Vice President of Amity University Press and Shri Raghuram Krishna Iyer were present. Besides, a puppet show on ‘pollution caused by digital devices,’ workshop titled ‘Reading Changed My Life’ by European Union, musical presentation on environment by Swar Samarpan among others were organised at the Pavilion.
12. A book release function was organised at the International Events Corner by Royal Collins Publishing Group, Canada. On this occasion, Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT released the series of 11 Hindi and 20 English translations of Chinese books. The books launched on the occasion included Cheen Ka Itihaas, Cheen Ki Lok Kala aur Shilp, Cheeni Sabhyata aur Samaj, among others.
9 January 2018 13. Book release of Environmental Ethics and India’s Perspective on Environment, recently published by National Book Trust, India was organised at the Theme Pavilion. Shri K Sreenivasarao, Secretary, Sahitya Akademi released the book. On this occasion Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT and Shri Niranjan Dev Bharadwaj, author of the book also spoke on the occasion. 14. Dr Sonal Mansingh, renowned classical dancer and Padma Vibhushan awardee interacted with Shri Anant Vijay, Associate Editor, Dainik Jagran at the Theme Pavilion. Dr Sonal Mansingh said that Indian culture and tradition has always given importance to the nature. She also said that she prefers to read printed books rather than ebooks. 15. An interactive session with bravery award winners, Naman and Mahika Gupta was organised at the Children’s Pavilion. During the session, Naman talked about
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the difficulties he faced while saving children from drowning. Mahika shared her experience when she saved the life of her brother during Kedarnath disaster. The session was organised by Sarvodya Vidayalaya, Anand Vihar.
16. Well-known Swedish author Jujja Wieslander interacted with the children at the Children’s Pavilion. Ms Jujja Wieslander narrated the story of ‘Mama Moo’. Besides, Ms Navdeep Kaur, Illustrator and Chairperson, Department of Indian Theatre, Punjab University; and Ms Fouzia Dastango, well-known storyteller presented the story of ‘Kajri Gai’ to the children.
17. A writing workshop was organised at the European Pavilion in which Jasmine B Frelih, David Machado, Osvalds Zebris, European Union prize winners presented and provided some interesting ideas about creative writing. The authors were of the view that one needs to develop good reading habit in order to become a good writer.
18. The German Energiewende Exhibition organised with the support of European Union and German Embassy was inaugurated at the International Events Corner by Dr Caroline-Silva Garbade, Head of the Economic Affairs Division, Embassy of Germany, Mr Tobias Winter, Director, Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) Support Office, and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT, India.
10 January 2018 19. A ‘Meet the Children’s Authors’ programme was organised at the Children’s Pavilion in which well-known authors including Ramesh Bijlani, Anupa Lal, Monika Agrawal, Shaguna Gehlot interacted with the children. Later, several programmes including Nukkad Natak by children from Shradhha Mandir School, Faridabad; workshop on Painting and Interaction with Illustrators and a session on Tribal Painting were organised.
20 A panel discussion on climate diplomacy was organised at the Theme Pavilion. The speakers on the occasion were: Dr Sunita Narain, Director General, Centre for Science and Environment; Mr Dennis Tanzler, Director, International Climate Policy, Adelphi, Germany; Dr Navroz Dubash, Senior Fellow, Centre for Policy Research and Ms Henriette Faergemann Bredsten, First Counsellor - Environment, Energy, Climate Change, Delegation of the European Union to India. During the session, the
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speakers discussed about the innovative approaches that may be applied for a climate- resilient, low carbon future in India and Europe. 21. Shri Sunil Sajal, Ms Neha Dogra & troupe, from Patiala presented Punjabi songs and ghazals to the audience at the Theme pavilion. The programme began with Shabads (couplets) from Guru Granth Sahib. The devotional Punjabi songs caught the attention of all the audience present at the pavilion. 22. A workshop titled, 7-Days Challenge, was held at the EU Pavilion. The event was organised by the Embassy of Sweden, New Delhi in association with TERI University. The programme focused associating teachers, educators and officials from the academic field to promote education on sustainable development and act accordingly. As the organisers said, the purpose of the workshop was to encourage awareness about lifestyle choices and their effect on the sustainability path with the moto to encourage individuals to take more sustainable and smart actions around choices they make as they EAT, MOVE and LIVE their daily life.
11 January 2018 23. A seminar on Environment and Climate Change was organised at the Theme Pavilion. Moderated by Shri Amrendra Kishore, the speakers on the occasion were: Shri Pramod Bhargav, Shri Sanjay Kashyap and Shri Arvind Kumar Singh. During the seminar, the speakers discussed about various aspects of climate change which are degrading the environment. 24. A writing workshop was organised at the European Union Pavilion. The idea behind the workshop was to bring out the best among the budding writers present in the audience. The panel members included authors from various countries like David Machado (Portugal), Osvalds Zebris (Latvia), Jasmin Freilih (Slovenia) and Kallia Papadaki (Greece). They discussed how books came up after a long period of writing and what are the important things which authors keep in their mind while writing. The programme concluded with the distribution of books to the winner of the workshop. 25. The musical performance by artinuM Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Hall no. 7 began with the national anthem of India and Czech Republic played through their traditional musical instruments. Their lively performance mesmerised the audience. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT; H.E. Mr Tomasz Kozlowski, Ambassador
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of European Union to India; and other dignitaries form European Union and India were also present on the occasion.
26. An illustration workshop-cum-competition was organised at the Children’s Pavilion. During the workshop children were asked to draw illustrations on pollution-free environment. A large number of students from Salwan Public School participated in this contest. Later, a skit on the theme ‘Jeevan Mein Shiksha Ka Mahtva’ by students of Nidhi Public School, a panel discussion on ‘Importance of Education in Making India, Skill India’, a storytelling session and a quiz contest were organised.
12 January 2018 27. National Book Trust, India organised a book release function at the Theme Pavilion. During the function, three volumes of Akashwani Sahitya Sampada were released. The books have recently been published by the Trust under an MoU with Akashwani. Shri A Suryaprakash, Chairman, Prasar Bharati; Shri Fayyaz Sheheryar, Director General, All India Radio; Ms Supriya Sahu, Director General, Doordarshan; Dr Shailendra Kumar and Shri Maurya were the special guests on the occasion. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT also spoke on the occasion.
28. A workshop titled ‘Lets Create Radio Programme and Jingle’ was organised at the Children’s Pavilion. RJ Azhar Hajini, from Radio Kashmir, Srinagar, taught children the art of making radio programmes and jingles. Well-known storyteller Jayashree Sethi and Rishabh from Storyghar engaged children in a lively and interactive storytelling session.
29. A drama on the theme of ‘Jal Hee Jivan Hai’ was performed by the students of Ahlcon International School at the Children’s Pavilion. Through this performance children brought out the fact that we are currently destroying the environment and are wasting water to fulfill our needs, it is the time that we need to take action towards environmental protection.
13 January 2018 30. Noted folk singer, Ms Malini Awasthi through her songs connected the visitors with our folk tradition which values nature at the Theme Pavilion. Her rendering
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of folksongs like Nimiya Ki Daar Maiya and Dhobia enthralled the audience. Prof. Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT also spoke on the occasion.
31. Mottainai Grandama, a Hindi-English bilingual book, recently published by National Book Trust, India was released at the International Events Corner. Shri Yutaka Kikuta, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan; Shri Takayoshi Tange, Senior Representative, Japan International Co-operation Agency, Ms Mariko Shinju, Shri Prem Prakash, Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director were also present on the occasion.
32. Children had an opportunity to interact with the well-known children’s authors including Dinesh Chamola, Rajnikant Shukla, Kishore Srivastava, Manas Ranjan Mahapatra and Sangeeta Sethi at the Children’s Pavilion. Stories like Bachpan Kitna Pyara Hota Hai and patriotic songs like Aao Bachhon Tumhe Dikhayen Jhanki Hindustan Ki, etc. A large number of children from various schools and NGOs participated in the session. Later, a painting competition on the theme ‘Har Haath Ek Kitaab’ was organised in which more than 80 students participated. A lively song presentation by Sangita Institute of Performing Arts enthralled the visitors at the Pavilion.
14 January 2018 33. A street play in Gujarati on environment was oragnised at the Theme Pavilion. The play was perfomed by Ms Asha Parekh and troupe from Delhi.
34. In the European Pavilion, the book That’s More Like the Heroes’ Spring authored by Mayuresh Kumar was released. On this occasion, Mr Sukanto Kumar, former professor of NIT, Mr Carlos Varona, Director of Instituto Cervantes, New Delhi among others were present. The speakers discussed about the book which revolves around the freedom struggle in India and Spain. The author read out some excerpts from the book.
35. A number of programmes were organised at the Children’s Pavilion. A large number of children from various schools and NGOs from across Delhi/NCR participated in these programmes. Shri Harinder Patanga, Punjabi folk singer through his beautiful songs encouraged children to save environment. Later, a Kathak dance performance by the children of Navratan Foundation was also organised.
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With the objective of promoting book culture in the country, National Book Trust, India organises book fairs/exhibitions throughout the country at regional and national level.
During the period from April 2017 to March 2018, the Trust organised the following book fairs in different parts of the country including New Delhi World Book Fair, 2018.
Amritsar Book Fair, Punjab (22 – 30 April 2017) The Trust organised Amritsar Book Fair at Khalsa College Grounds, Amritsar (Punjab) from 22 to 30 April 2017. The Fair was organised in collaboration with the Khalsa College, Amritsar. Sardar Rajender Singh Chhina, Honorary Secretary, Khalsa College Governing Body, Amritsar inaugurated the Fair. Dr Mehal Singh, Principal, Khalsa College, presided over the function. More than 50 publishers, distributors and booksellers participated in the Fair. Several literary programmes including poets’ meet, panel discussions on ‘Punjabi Kahani Srijan Prakriya’, and ‘Punjabi Natak Te Rangmanch’, etc. were organised during the Fair.
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Shimla Book Fair, Himachal Pradesh (13 – 21 May 2017) The Trust organised Shimla Book Fair at Gaiety Theatre, Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh from 13 to 21 May 2017. The Fair was organised in collaboration with Himachal Academy of Art, Culture & Languages and Shimla District Administration. Shri R D Dhiman, IAS, Secretary, Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh inaugurated the Fair. Shri Shreekant Baldi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance); Dr Prem Sharma; Vice President, Himachal Academy and Ms Anuradha Thakur, IAS, Secretary, Language and Culture Department, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh; Shri Srinivas Joshi, well-known author; and Shri Shriniwas Shrikant, noted author and recipient of Shikhar Samman also spoke on the occasion. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT was also present on the occasion. More than 30 publishers/booksellers participated in the Fair. During the Fair, various literary and children’s programmes were organised including story telling sessions, creative writing workshops, panel discussions and a conference on young writers, etc.
Tiruvannamalai Book Fair, Tamil Nadu (18 – 27 August 2017) The Trust in association with District Administration, Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu) organised Tiruvannamalai Book Fair at Ishanya grounds, Tiruvannamalai from 18 to 27 August 2017. Shri Thiru Sevur. S. Ramachandran, Hon’ble Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments inaugurated the Fair. Shri Prasanth Wadnere (IAS), District Collector of Tiruvannamalai also spoke on the occasion. More than 100 publishers from across the country participated in the Fair and displayed books in various genres at 115 stalls. The District Administration and Department of Education arranged the visit of school children at the Fair. Everyday over 4000 children visited the Fair and participated in various activities including short story and storytelling sessions and elocution, poetry writing, drawing and essay writing competitions.
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Dehradun Book Fair, Uttarakhand (28 August – 5 September 2017) The Trust organised the Dehradun Book Fair at Parade Ground, Dehradun, Uttarakhand from 28 August to 5 September 2017. The Fair was organised in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttarakhand. Shri Krishan Kant Paul, Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand inaugurated the Fair. Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand; Shri Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Higher Education Minister of Uttarakhand; Shri Vinod Chamoli, Mayor, Dehradun; Ms Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Member of Parliament; Shri Liladhar Jagoori, eminent writer and Shri Khajandas, MLA of Rajpur, Dehradun were also present on the occasion. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT also spoke on the occasion. During the function, NBT book in Hindi titled Garh-Chanakya Veer Puriaji was also released. The theme of the Fair was ‘Padega Uttarakhand, Badega Uttarakhand.’ More than 90 publishers and booksellers from across the country displayed their publications at more than 110 stalls. Several literary and cultural programmes including meet the author sessions, storytelling, drawing and creative writing competitions were organised during the Fair. During the closing ceremony of the Fair, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Chief Minister of Uttarakahand; Dr Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Higher Education Minister of Uttarakhand and Dr B C Malkani, Director of Higher Education of Haldwani were the special guests.
National Sanskrit Book Fair, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (9 – 17 September 2017) The Trust in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi organised the National Sanskrit Book Fair at Town Hall Grounds, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh from 9 to 17 September 2017. Shri Ram Naik, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh inaugurated the Fair. On this occasion, the first Sanskrit book Gandhi-Tattva-Shatakam recently published by NBT was also launched. Shri Satya Vrat Shastri, renowned Sanskrit litterateur; Prof. Girish Chandra Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University; and Dr Prithvish Nag, Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth also spoke on the occasion. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT were also present on the occasion. An exhibition titled ‘Rashtra Nirman Evam Sanskrit Ki Sanskriti,’ was also put at the Fair which showcased the mottos of national institutions sourced from Sanskrit texts. Seventy-eight publishers and distributors participated at the Fair and displayed their books in 92 stalls put up at the Fair. During the Fair, several cultural/literary programmes were also organised.
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Tirunelveli Book Fair, Tamil Nadu (3 – 11 February 2018) The Trust organised the Tirunelveli Book Fair at BOC Ground, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) from 3 to 11 February 2018. The Fair was organised in collaboration with District Administration and Tamil Valarchi Panbattu Mayamm, Tirunelveli Pradesh. Ms V.M. Rajalakshmi, the Hon’ble Minister for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare, Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Fair. Over 100 publishers and booksellers from across India participated and displayed their publications at 115 stalls in the Fair. Several cultural/ literary programmes, workshops, etc. were also organised during the Fair.
Brahmaputra Literary Festival, Assam ( 9 – 11 February 2018) National Book Trust, India in collaboration with Publication Board, Assam organised the second edition of Brahmaputra Literary Festival at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati from 9 to 11 February 2018.
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam ianugurated the second edition of Brahmaputra Literary Festival. Shri Indranath Choudhuri well-known author and Mr David Collin, noted French author were the special guests on the occasion. Shri Naba Kumar Doley, Minister of State for Cultural Affairs; Shri Hrishikesh Goswami, Media Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister; Shri Santanu Bharali, Legal Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister; Shri Vinod Kumar Pipersenia, Chief Secretary, Government of Assam; Shri V B Pyarelal, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Assam; and Shri Ajay Tewari, Principal Secretary, Government of Assam were also present on the occasion. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT; Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT and Shri Pramod Kalita, Secretary, Publication Board, Assam were also present on the occasion.
The three day gala event saw a number of discussions, conversations and reading sessions being organised on various important issues of contemporary times like media, democracy, children’s writings, literature from Northeast, Hindi literature, oral literature, Indian cinema among others. Well-known authors from India and abroad like Anant Vijay, Bee Rowlatt, Avanijesh Awasthi, Erode Tamilanban, Vani Tripathi, Yatindra Mishra, Oinam Doren, Malini Awasthi, Suresh Rituparna, Santiago Ruy Sanchez, Delphim Desilva, Charles Chasie, Ravi Tekchandani, Vayu Naidu, Jemimah Marak, Ashok Ferry, Kula Saikia, etc. participated in the Festival.
Gaya Book Fair, Bihar (10 – 18 February 2018) National Book Trust, India organised the Gaya Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan, Gaya (Bihar) from 10 to 18 February 2018. The Fair was organised in collaboration with
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District Administration, Gaya (Bihar). The Fair was inaugurated by Prof. Qamar Ahsan, Vice Chancellor, Magadh University. During the Fair, several literary and cultural programmes were also organised. Fifty-two publishers and booksellers participated from across the country in the Fair.
National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar (Uttarakhand) (24 – 28 February 2018) The Trust organised the first Panchayat Book Fair at G.I. & T.I Maidan, Srinagar (Uttarakhand) from 24 to 28 February 2018. The Fair was organised in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, and Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Uttarakhand. Shri Dhan Singh Rawat, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Uttarakhand inaugurated the Fair. Shri Leeladhar Jagoodi, eminent litterateur was special guest at the event. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT was also present on the occasion. During the programme, 14 Gram Pradhans from different parts of the state were awarded for their remarkable contribution in the fields of sanitation, education, waste management, health, etc. Besides, three NBT books for children translated into Garhwali and Kumauni languages, namely Ek Din, Suraj aur Shashi and Haathi aur Kukur were released. A Panchayat Samagam was organised on 24 & 25 February 2018 in which 200 Pradhans and Sarpanchs of villages from across the region participated. During the Fair, various talks, discussions and literary programmes for booklovers, children and young adults were organised. Forty-one publishers and distributors displayed their publications in 77 stalls put up at the Fair.
Agra Book Fair, Uttar Pradesh (10 – 18 March 2018) The Trust in collaboration with Agra College and District Administration, Agra (Uttar Pradesh) organised the Agra Book Fair at Sports Ground, Agra College, Agra (Uttar Pradesh) from 10 to 18 March 2018. Dr Arvind Dixit, Vice Chancellor, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University inaugurated the Fair. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT also spoke on the occasion. During the Fair several literary and cultural programmes were organised including panel discussions on folk culture and literature, literature and media, role of magazines; poets’ meet; and workshops for children on creative writing and drawing, storytelling sessions, etc. Well-known litterateurs, writers, scholars like Ms Kshama Sharma, Dr Usha Yadav, Dr Som Thakur, Shri Rajendra Milan, among others participated in these programmes and interacted with the visitors. Sixty-three publishers and booksellers from across India and displayed their publications in 76 stalls/stands put up the Fair.
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With a view to promote Indian books abroad, National Book Trust, India participates in international book fairs by displaying a cross- section of representative Indian publications brought out by various India publishers. NBT participates regularly in some of the leading books fairs which include Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Colombo International Book Fair, Frankfurt International Book Fair, Sharjah International Book Fair, etc. During the year 2017-2018, NBT participated in the following international Book Fairs: Bologna Children’s Book Fair (3 – 6 April 2017) The National Book Trust, India participated in the 54th edition of Bologna Children’s Book Fair organised at Bologna, Italy, from 3 to 6 April 2017. About 1300 exhibitors from over 75 countries participated in the Fair. Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, were the Guests of Honour at the Fair. The Trust displayed over 150 select books in English and
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Hindi from various publishers across the country. The visitors including publishers at the Fair showed keen interest and appreciated the books representing children’s content of India. Publishers from USA and UK expressed their desire to buy NBT’s Punjabi publications; and rights of two NBT books titled My Umma’s Sari and Ravan respectively.
Dr Kamal Ahmad, In-charge, BPC(Patna) and Shri Samaresh Chatterjee, Sr. Artist represented NBT at the Fair.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (26 April to 2 May 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in the 27th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), from 26 April to 2 May 2017. China was the ‘Guest of Honour’ and the philosopher and spiritual teacher Ibn Arabi was the ‘Personality of the Year’ at the Fair. Several literary and cultural programmes were organised during the Fair. The Trust displayed over 160 select books in English and Hindi from various publishers across the country.
Shri Imranul Haque, DD (Exh.) and Shri Dwijendra Kumar, AE (English) represented NBT at the Fair.
Tehran International Book Fair (3 – 13 May 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in the 30th edition of Tehran International Book Fair held at Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Complex, Tehran from 3 to 13 May, 2017. The opening ceremony for the massive annual event was attended by Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani as well as Culture Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri. Spread over an area of 135,000 square meters, the Fairground included a global trade centre, hotels, Public Park and Central Square. With 15 halls and as many as 7,000 stands, the Fair showcased more than 4,000 titles by over 2,700 domestic and foreign publishers. The publishers from 110 countries including India, Germany, Italy, Russia, France, Mexico, Austria, Japan, China, Finland, Sweden, Chile, Serbia among others participated in the Fair. ‘Let’s Read One Book More’ was this year’s promotional motto. Italy was the Guest of Honour at the Fair.
NBT’s participation included a collective exhibit of over 100 books, both in Hindi and English, brought out by publishers across the country. Indian fiction, children’s books as
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well as books on Gandhi and text books for higher education attracted a large number of visitors to the NBT stall.
Shri Mayank Surolia, Assistant Director (Exhibition) represented NBT at the Fair.
Asian Festival of Children’s Content, Singapore (17 – 21 May 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in the Asian Festival of Children’s Content, Singapore held at National Library Building, Singapore, from 17 to 21 May 2017. The event is organised by the National Book Development Council Singapore (NBDCS) in collaboration with the National Library. Eighteen exhibitors, 159 speakers and 532 delegates from 21 countries including India, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Netherlands, Israel, Switzerland, Thailand and Pakistan participated in the Festival. This year, Indonesia was the Country of Focus. NBT’s participation included a collective exhibit of over 110 books, both in Hindi and English, brought out by publishers across the country. The main objective of participating in the Festival was that India is representative country in the Board of Advisers (BOA) for AFCC. The BOA committee has members representing different Asian countries viz. China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The meeting which took place on 19 May 2017 was chaired by Ms Claire Chiang, chairperson of AFCC. During the meeting, the members talked about various book related activities to promote children’s content.
Ms Neera Jain, CE&JD represented NBT at the Fair.
Nepal International Book Fair (10 – 16 August 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in the Nepal International Book Fair organised at Kathmandu, Nepal from 10 to 16 August 2017. Shri Madhav Kumar Nepal, former Prime Minister of Nepal inaugurated the Fair. More than 75 publishers including 20 publishers from India participated in the Fair. The NBT stall attracted a good number of visitors. They showed keen interest in biographies, books on social science, Mahatma Gandhi, collections of stories and children’s books. Many visitors enquired about availability of the NBT’s publications in Nepal and were happy to find the books of their choice at reasonable rates.
Shri Mukesh Kumar, AD (NRO) and Shri Mukesh Kumar, Junior Steno represented NBT at the fair.
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Beijing International Book Fair (23 – 27 August 2017) NBT participated in Beijing International Book Fair 2017 organised at Beijing, China from 23 to 27 August 2017. Iran was the Guest of Honour country. The Beijing International Book Fair is very well attended by Asian publishers. China is the second largest publishing market in the world today. The Trust displayed over 200 books both in Hindi and English from 33 publishers across the country at the India pavilion. Books of different genres including science & technology, social science, educational books, children’s books, biography, art & culture were displayed. The publishers, distributors and booklovers showed keen interest in books from India.
Shri Bratin Dey, RM (ERO) represented NBT at the Fair.
Indonesia International Book Fair (6 – 10 September 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in Indonesia International Book Fair organised at Jakarta, Indonesia from 6 to 10 September 2017. Organised by Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) together with the Creative Economy Agency (BEKRAF), the book fair attracted participants from 20 countries across the world. The countries included India, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Korea, Japan, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Bosnia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and England. The stall of National Book Trust India at the IIBF displayed over 200 books covering all genres through a collective exhibit of Indian books from 33 Indian publishers. The Trust was awarded an Appreciation Certificate by IIBF organisers for our support in display of Indian books in Jakarta. NBT stall was visited by a number of students, scholars, book lovers, general readers as well as media. Besides, Shri Madan Kumar Ghildiyal, First Secretary, Embassy of India at Jakarta and Shri Makrand Shukla, Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Jakarta also visited the stall.
Ms Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma, AD (Exh.) represented NBT at the Fair.
Colombo International Book Fair (15 – 24 September 2017) National Book Trust, India participated at the 19th edition of Colombo International Book Fair held at Srimavo Bhandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka from 15 to 24 September 2017. The Fair was organised by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association, Sri Lanka. Shri Maithripala Sirisena, Hon’ble President of Sri Lanka inaugurated the Fair. On this occasion, Shri Akila Viraj
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Kariyawasam, Education Minister; Dr. Harsha De Silva, Deputy Minister and Shri H.D. Premasiri, the President of the Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association were also present on the occasion. National Book Trust, India displayed over 200 publications from 33 publishers across the country at the India pavilion. Books of different genres including science & technology, social science, educational books, children’s books, biography, art & culture were displayed. The publishers, distributors and booklovers showed keen interest in books from India.
Shri SR Veenesh, Regional Manager (SRO) represented NBT at the Fair.
Frankfurt Book Fair ( 11 – 16 October 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in the Frankfurt Book Fair held from 11 to 16 October 2017. France was the Guest of Honour Country at the Fair. Nearly 7,300 exhibitors from 102 countries participated in the Fair. The Trust displayed a Collective Exhibit of more than 250 titles representing the works of 35 Indian publishers. The Fair, which is considered to be the biggest get together of the publishing and intellectual community of the globe, provided an important window to the publishers from India, in general, and to the Trust, in particular in furthering its objectives of promoting Indian books abroad, and for promoting its showpiece event, New Delhi World Book Fair. Among the many distinguished visitors to India Collective Stand of National Book Trust, India included Ms Pratibha Parker, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Frankfurt, who took interest in the exhibition of books and discussed the possibilities of furthering the spread of Indian book business through the platform of Frankfurt Book Fair. The Counsel General also organised a visit of the delegates of the German Chamber of Commerce to the Stand, which provided the right opportunity to the NBT officials to introduce the work of National Book Trust, India to the leaders of German industry. The Hindi Radio Channel of Deutsche Welle did a special programme from the NBT Stand and also covered the participation of other Indian publishers. National Book Trust, India had wide-ranging discussions with the organisers of Guadaljara Book Fair, Mexico; Paris Book Fair, Jakarta Book Fair, Abu Dhabi Book Fair, Sharjah Book Fair, and London Book Fair, besides Frankfurt Book Fair, for increasing participation in each others’ book fairs via-a-vis New Delhi Book Fair organised by the Trust, and work on many new projects are on as follow-up.
Shri Kumar Vikram, Editor (English) and Ms Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma, AD (Exh.) represented NBT at the Fair.
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Sharjah International Book Fair (1 – 11 November 2017) National Book Trust, India participated in the 36th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair held at Sharjah Expo Centre, Sharjah from 1 to 11 November 2017. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Fair. HE Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the Sharjah Book Authority was also present on the occasion. At the opening ceremony several awards were presented including the Best International Publisher to The Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Co. from India among others. Themed ‘A World in My Book’, this year’s edition featured 1,650 publishing houses from 60 countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Denmark, Italy, India, Jordan, Kuwait, Russia, South Korea, etc. United Kingdom was the Guest of Honour country in line with the UK/UAE Year of Creative Collaboration 2017. National Book Trust, India displayed over 240 books in Hindi, English and Urdu languages brought out by 22 publishers from across the country. Books of different genres including science & technology, social science, educational books, children’s books, biography, art & culture were displayed. Indian fiction, children’s books as well as books on Gandhi and text books for higher education attracted a large number of visitors to the NBT stall.
Shri Imranul Haque, DD (Exh.) and Shri Mukesh Kumar, AD (NRO) represented NBT at the Fair.
Guadalajara International Book Fair (25 November to 2 December 2017) National book Trust, India participated in the Guadalajara International Book Fair organised at Guadalajara, Mexico from 25 November to 2 December 2017. Madrid, the capital city of Spain was the Guest of Honour at the Fair. The guest of honour pavilion was designed by Madrid-based architect Alberto Campo Baeza. The pavilion showcased books of famous Spanish authors and philosophers like Fernando Savater and Arturo Pérez-Reverte. A number of literary and cultural activities were organised during the Fair. National Book Trust, India displayed over 200 books both in Hindi and English from 24 publishers across the country at the India pavilion. Books of different genres including science & technology, social science, educational books, children’s books, biography, art & culture were displayed. The publishers, distributors and booklovers showed keen interest in books from India.
Shri Kumar Vikram, Editor (English) & Shri D. Sarkar, Deputy Director (Art) represented NBT at the Fair.
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Cairo International Book Fair (27 January to 10 February 2018) National Book Trust, India participated in the 49th Cairo International Book Fair held at Cairo, Egypt from 27 January to 10 February 2018. The Fair was inaugurated by Inas Abdel-Dayem, Minister of Culture, Egypt and Ezzedine Maihouby, Algerian Minister of Culture. More than 850 publishers from 27 countries, including Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Syria, Libya, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, the United States, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Paraguay, Russia, India and China, participated in the Fair. Algeria was the Guest country. Abdel- Rahman El-Charkawi (1921-1987) was the Person of the Year. The theme of the Fair was “Soft Power: How?” Several literary and cultural programmes like poetry readings, discussions, debates, round tables, art galleries, workshops, and screenings of films by directors like Youssef Chahine, Daoud Abdel- Sayed, and Ali Badrakhan attracted the booklovers at the Fair. National Book Trust, India represented India at the Fair. More than 100 books on a wide range of subjects like Gandhi, Yoga, Science published by 20 publishers from across the country were displayed.
Shri Pankaj Chaturvedi, Hindi Editor and Shri Tarun Davey, Assistant Director (Production) represented NBT at the Fair.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair (26 - 29 March 2018) National Book Trust, India participated in the 55th edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair held at Bologna Exhibition Center, Bologna, Italy from 26 to 29 March 2018. More than 1,300 exhibitors from 77 countries participated in the Fair. China was the Country of Honour at the Fair. Over 3000 books including, fiction and non-fiction, illustrated books, comics, books to read aloud to children, Chinese language handbooks and science books were displayed at the China pavilion. Celebrated Chinese author such as Cao Wenxuan, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, Han Yuhai and Yu Hong visited the Fair. A special pavilion Bologna Digital Media was put up at the Fair. National Book Trust, India represented India at the Fair with a display of more than 150 recently published titles in Hindi and English languages by 12 Indian publishers including NBT.
Shri Imranul Haque, Deputy Director (Exhibition) represented NBT at the Fair.
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Book Release Programmes 1. The Trust organised a book release function at Lucknow Montessori School, Lucknow on 9 August 2017. On this occasion, recently published NBT titles in Hindi including Kakori Se Pehle, Kakori Ke Baad and Kamaal Ka Jadu were released by Prof. Harish K Puri. The other speakers included Prof. Pramod Kumar and Shri Sanjeev Jaiswal Sanjay. 2. The book Charaiveti Charaiveti, written in Sanskrit by Shri Ram Naik, Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh and published by National Book Trust, India, the first copy of which was presented to Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble President of India at a function held at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on 27 March 2018. On this occasion, Shri Ram Nath Kovind said, “In this book, Shri Ram Naik has shared his experiences, and has spelt out his philosophy — to work relentlessly, without being affected by setbacks and successes.” The book was
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released by Shri Aditya Nath Yogi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Ram Naik and Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT also spoke on the occasion.
Seminars 1. National Book Trust, India in collaboration with Kamla Nehru Women’s College, Phagwara organised a seminar on Children’s literature at Phagwara, Punjab. Dr Kiran Walia, Principal, Kamla Nehru Women’s College; Shri Darshan Singh Asht, noted Children’s writer; Shri Anil Jaiswal, Associate Editor, Nandan; Ms Rashmi Khurana, former Assistant Station Director, AIR, Jalandhar; and well- known litterateurs including Ms Renu Chauhan, Dr Kamlesh Bharti, Dr Preet Arora; Ms Rupika Bhanot and Shri Devendra Mewari, were the special guests on the occasion. Punjabi translations of two NBT books for children authored by Vishnu Prabhakar and Amar Goswami were also released on this occasion. 2. National Book Trust, organised a seminar on reading habits and a poetry session during a book exhibition held at Punjabi Bhavan, Ludhiana from 15 to 23 September 2017. Well-known scholars and litterateurs participated in the programmes.
Other Activities 1. The Trust in collaboration with the Press Club organised a discussion on the NBT book Dangerous Dispatches, authored by former bureaucrat Achala Moulik on 28 April 2017. During the programme, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Editor, Economic and Political Weekly, and Sarosh Bana, Executive Editor, Business India interacted with the author. 2. The Trust organised a meeting to review ‘Mahila Lekhan Protsahan Yojana’ in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on 7 June 2017. The panel members included Ms Chandrakanta, Dr Avnijesh Awasthi and Shri Anant Vijay. On this occasion, Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT were also present. 3. The Trust organised a two-day panel discussion on the role of literature at Lahaul- Spiti, Himachal Pradesh from 13-14 June 2017. The speakers on the occasion were: Dr Prem Sharma, Dr Chering Doraja, Dr Hiralal Thakur and Shri O P Sharma. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT was also present on the occasion.
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4. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Trust organised a workshop on Yoga at NBT Conference Room Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on 21 June 2017. Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT inaugurated the workshop. The workshop was conducted by Shri Chandra Shekhar of Bhartiya Yog Sansthan. 5. The Trust organised several activities for children including essay writing and drawing/painting competitions during 3-day NBT book exhibition held at Raichur, Karnataka from 15-17 August 2017. 6. National Book Trust, India in association with Punjabi Sahitya Sabha organised several literary programmes during book exhibition held at Bhatinda, Punjab from 17 to 23 August 2017 including a poets’ meet and a conversation with two well-known authors Shri Sushil Dusanjh and Shri Khushwant Bargadi. 7. As part of Nation-Wide Hindi Diwas celebrations, National Book Trust, India organised Hindi Pakhwada from 1 to 15 September 2017. During the Pakhwada, four competitions for employees of the Trust including Hindi general knowledge, essay writing, Hindi typing and dictation were organised. On 14 September, a lecture was delivered by Dr Puran Chand Tandon, Professor in Hindi, University of Delhi on the topic ‘Swatantra Bharat Mein Hindi Mein Karya Karne Ki Aapeksha Evam Avashyakta’. 8. The Trust in association with Punjabi Sahitya Akademi organised several literary programmes during the book exhibition held at Ludhiana, Punjab from 15 to 21 September 2017. The programmes included a poets’ meet on 15 September 2017, a storytelling session on 16 September 2017 and a seminar on reading habits on 17 September 2017. Renowned authors of Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu languages including Shri Gurbhajan Gill, Shri Sardar Pancchi, Shri Sukhwinder Amrit, Shri Gurdayal Roshan, Ms Neelu Bagga, Shri Sukhjit, Shri Bhagwant Rasoolpuri, Ms Jasmeet Kaur among others participated in these programmes. 9. National Book Trust, India observed Vigilance Awareness Week from 30th October to 4th November 2017. The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week commenced with the Integrity Pledge by the officers and employees of the Trust at NBT Conference Room on 30 October 2017. During the week, a lecture on the topic ‘My Vision- Corruption Free India’ was organised at the NBT Conference Room
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on 3 November 2017. Shri AK Sinha, former Director of Printing, Government of India, was the guest speaker on the occasion. 10. The Trust organised several activities for children including storytelling sessions, workshops on drawing, essay competitions, cultural programmes among others during Kochi International Book Fair from 1-10 December 2017. 11. National Book Trust, organised two panel discussions on the topics ‘Role of Media in Literature’ and ‘Poetry in Punjabi Literature’ during a book exhibition held at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Government College, Kotkapura (Faridkot) from 10 to 17 February 2018. Well-known scholars and litterateurs participated in these discussions including Dr Paramjit Singh Ramana, Dr Balbir Parwana, Shri Rajiv Sharma, Shri Vijay Vivek and Shri Ajit Pal. 12. The Trust organised several activities for children including storytelling sessions, workshops on drawing, essay competitions, cultural programmes among others during Wayanad Book Exhibition, Kerala from 4-10 March 2018.
142nd Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 1. On the occasion of 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, National Book Trust, India organised a discussion on the life and contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Bikaner on 1 November 2017. The speakers on the occasion were Dr Bulaki Sharma, noted author and Sahitya Akademi award winner; Shri Madhu Acharya Ashawadi, well-known author; Dr Meghna Sharma, Professor, Gangasharan University; Dr Neeraj Daiya, well- known critic; and Shri Sarjeet Singh, Principlal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bikaner. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT was also present on the occasion. Later, an essay competition was organised in which more than hundred students participated.
Advisory Panel Meetings 1. National Book Trust, India organised the Bangla advisory panel meeting with well-known scholars and litterateurs at Santineketan, West Bengal on 30 June 2017.
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2. National Book Trust, India organised the Malayalam advisory panel meeting with well-known scholars and litterateurs at Bharat Hotel, Ernakulam on 18 July 2017. 3. National Book Trust, India organised the Kannada advisory panel meeting with well-known scholars and litterateurs at Bengaluru on 1 September 2017. 4. The first Sanskrit advisory panel meeting was also organised by the Trust at the Fair on 10 September 2017 in which advisory panel members discussed about the need to promote the Sanskrit language across the country. The members of the advisory panel who participated in the meeting included, Dr Satya Vrat Shastri, Dr Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Dr Piyushkant Dikshit, Dr Kameshwar Upadhyay, Shri Shriniwas Barakhedi, Prof. Kaushlendra Das, Prof. Shankar Nene, Shri Janardan Hegde and Dr K Sriniwas Rao. The meeting was presided over by Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT. 5. National Book Trust, India organised the Sindhi advisory panel meeting with well-known scholars and litterateurs at NBT committee Room, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on 18 December 2017. The meeting was presided over by Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT. 6. National Book Trust, India organised the Urdu advisory panel meeting with well- known scholars and litterateurs at NBT Committee Room, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on 6 February 2018. 7. National Book Trust, India organised the Hindi advisory panel meeting with well- known scholars and litterateurs at NBT Committee Room, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on 19 February 2018. The panel members included Dr Kamal Kishore Goyanka, Dr Chaman Lal Gupta, Dr Nandkishore Pande, Shri Somdutt Sharma, Dr Indu Shekhar Tatpurush, Ms Kshama Kaul, Shri Anant Vijay, Dr Manoj Patairya, Dr Dinesh Chandra Chamola, Dr Devendra Deepak and Shri Yatindra Mishra.
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In a significant initiative in cultural diplomacy, the Government of India and the Government of Republic of China have put forward an ambitious translation programme that includes translation of select 25 classical and contemporary works from Chinese into Hindi and Indian literary works into Chinese. To give effect to this initiative a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic to China in Cooperation in Mutual Translation and Publication of Classic and Contemporary Works. It was signed during the visit of Premier Li Keqiang to India.
The project of taking forward the programme was given to National Book Trust, India. To implement this project the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and the National Book Trust, India signed an MoU in December 2015, to translate the 25 Chinese works into Hindi.
About 20 Chinese literary works have been assigned for translation of which six are under various stages of production. Among which the book Confucius Ke Chaar Granth, translated by Prof. B R Deepak has since been published.
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As part of its 60 year celebrations, National Book Trust, India organised a 2-day National Seminar on ‘Bhartiya Sahitya Mein Rashtriyata Ka Bodh’ (Nationalism and Indian Literature) at IIC, New Delhi from 1 to 2 August 2017. Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Human Resource Development inaugurated the seminar through a video address. Dr Krishna Gopal, renowned scholar, thinker and writer was the chief speaker and Dr Kuldip Chand Agnihotri, Vice Chancellor, Central University, Himachal Pradesh was the special guest on the occasion. Ms Mridula Sinha, noted author and Governor of Goa, presided over the function. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT also spoke on the occasion.
On this occasion, some of the NBT’s recent publications namely Physics in Ancient India, authored by Shankar Nene & N G Dongre; Mahajeevan: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee authored by Anathbandhu Chatterjee; Bharat Ki Maulik Ekta, authored by Vasudev Sharan
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Aggrawal; Bihar Indradhanushiye Lok Rang, authored by Mridula Sinha and Bharat Rashtra Aur Uski Shiksha Padhati, authored by Neerja Madhav were also released. During the seminar several discussions on nationalism in literature, challenges in children’s writing, and nationalism and identity, among others were organised in which well known scholars, litterateurs, authors participated.
Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of State of Human Resource Development, Government of India was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the seminar. Shri Rangahari, well-known author and thinker, also spoke on the occasion. Shri Narendra Kohli, eminent writer presided over the function. On this occasion NBT’s recent publications in Hindi titled Aapki Sehat, authored by Dr Vijay Mittal and Dr Shyama Prasad: Ek Shikshak, authored by Ms Namrata Sharma were also released. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT were also present on the occasion.
Prof. Makarand R Paranjape delivered the sixth NBT Foundation Day Lecture on ‘Books and Reading in Today’s India’ at Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, New Delhi on 1 August 2018. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT were also present on the occasion.
As part of its 60th Foundation Day celebrations, National Book Trust, India organised several book-related programmes at NBT Book Promotion Centre, Hyderabad including Patanotsava which was organised at BPC Activity Room on 1 August 2017. Dr Ayachitam Sridhar, noted critic and Chairman, Telangana Granthalaya Parishad inaugurated the programme, the function was presided over by Dr Akkiraju Ramapathi Rao, noted critic and member, NBT’s Board of Trustees. Later, a book release function of recently published NBT books in Telugu for children viz. Jhooth Ka Thaila, Sone ki Shila and Fly High in the Sky was organised. The speakers on the occasion were Dr Nandini Sidhareddy, Chairman, Telangana Shaitya Akdemi; Prof. N Gopi, noted Telugu poet; Shri Adepu Laxmipathi, Dr Shaikh Abdul Ghani and Dasari Venkata Ramana, translators of the books. A one-day book exhibition was also organised at Kendriya Vidyalaya Gachibowli on 3 August 2017.
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National Book Trust, India, under its Development Project for North Eastern Region, a special scheme for North East, organised several book promotional activities in the year 2017-2018. Like the past few years, the year 2017-2018 has been an eventful and successful year for NBT as far as setting new trends in book promotional activities in the North East is concerned. Publishers, booksellers, authors, NGOs and the booklovers extended their help in NBT’s effort of bringing all the stakeholders under one roof thereby giving a new impetus to the ever- growing reading movement in North East. In the process, the Trust has largely been successful in widening its readership in North East.
National Tribal Book Festival National Book Trust, India organised the National Tribal Book Festival at Bodofa Cultural Complex, Kokrajhar, Assam from 17 to 20 March 2018. The Festival was organised in collaboration with Bodo Writers’ Academy. Dr Mangal Singh Hazowary, noted Bodo writer; Dr Azim Kohli, renowned Urdu poet; Dr Deenanath Basumatary, Director, CUDC, Bodoland University; Dr Kameswar Brahma, and Bodo writerand Padma Shri awardee; and Shri Bidyasagar Narzary were the special guests at the inaugural function. On this occasion 25 books for children in Bodo language, published by National Book Trust, India were also released. Dr Promod Ch. Bhattacharjee, well-known author and Shri Raj Tilak Barman were also felicitated. During the Festival several literary and cultural programmes were organised in which writers, scholars, teachers and booklovers in
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large numbers participated. On the opening day, 2-day workshop on creative writing and illustration for school children; Tribal writers’ meet and Bodo women poets’ meet were organised. On 18 March, symposium on role of women in Bodo society; seminar on Bodo folklore and on 19 March, 2-day workshop on Bodo learning and teaching; and symposium on life and works of Chittaranjan Mwshahary, well-known Bodo novelist were organised.
On the concluding day, valedictory function was organised in which Dr Mangal Singh Hazowary, noted Bodo writer was the chief guest. Besides, Dr Parmananda Rajbongshi, President, Asom Sahitya Sabha; Ms Sonia Piscayanti, well-known writer, Indonesia; Prof. Putu Kerti, and Prof. Lu Putu Artini, Ganesha University, Indonesia were the special guests.
Brahmaputra Literary Festival & Children’s Workshop Besides, the Trust also organised 3-day Brahmaputra Literary Festival at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati from 9 to 11 February 2018. In addition, a workshop for children and an interactive session with children’s authors was organised at Merang near Shillong on 24 March 2018.
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The National Book Trust, India has been organising book fairs, mobile exhibitions and other book-related activities like panel discussions, book release functions, seminars, etc. across the country to promote book mindedness among people especially among youth and making low-cost books available to book lovers. To further this objective and keeping in mind the ever-growing demands of the book lovers of Jammu & Kashmir, NBT has been organising such activities in the region for the last many years. The following activities were organised during the period under review:
Seminars A seminar on the status of children’s literature in Kashmiri language was organised at Srinagar on 28 March 2018. Jenab Ghulam Nabi Aatash, renowned Kashmiri expert from Anantnag presided over the session. Shri Shabbir Ahmad Shah, Dr Afaq Aziz, Dr Saishta Ahmad and Shri Satish Vimal also spoke on the occasion.
Workshops A workshop on how to make radio programmes and jingles was organised during New Delhi World Book Fair on 12 January 2018. The session was conducted by Shri Azhar Hajini, a radio jockey and eminent media personality from Srinagar. A large number of children participated in the programme.
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A session on stories from Jammu & Kashmir was organised during New Delhi World Book Fair on 13 January 2018. The session was conducted by Dr Aziz Hajini and Ms Neha Rain from Jammu & Kashmir.
A workshop on storywriting for children was organised at Iqbal Public School, Srinagar. The workshop was conducted by Dr Aziz Hajini and Eishan Shalimari on 28 March 2018.
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Seminars 1. A seminar on the topic ‘Status of Children’s Literature’ was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 30 August 2017. 2. A seminar on the topic ‘Books as Balm’ was organised at Amity University Press on 10 November 2017. 3. A seminar on the ‘Status of Children’s Literature in Kashmiri Language’ was organised on 28 March 2018 at Srinagar. Shri Jenab Ghulam Nabi Aatash, renowed Kashmiri expert from Anantnag, presided over it. Shri Shabbir Ahmad Shah, Dr Afaq Aziz, Dr Saishta Ahmad and Shri Satish Vimal too spoke on the occasion.
Orientations 1. An orientation on Readers’ Club Movement was organised in Subhash Nagar, New Delhi on 9 October 2017.
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2. An orientation on Readers’ Club Movement for teachers was held during Azamgarh Book Fair on 2 December 2017. 3. An orientation on Readers’ Club Movement was organised at Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on 13 February 2018. 4. An orientation on Readers’ Club Movement was organised during National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar, Uttarakhand on 24th February 2018.
Storytelling Sessions 1. A storytelling session for children was organised at Gaiety Theatre, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on 15 May 2017. 2. A storytelling session was organised in collaboration with Delhi Metro at Patel Chowk Metro Museum, New Delhi on 14 June 2017. Ms Jaishree Sethi and Ms Manjari Shukla, well-known storytellers and children’s authors were the resource persons at the programme. 3. A storytelling session was held at Delhi Public Library, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi on 1 August 2017. The session was conducted by Ms Jaishree Sethi. 4. A storytelling session was held at Delhi Public Library, Chandni Chowk, Delhi on 2 August 2017. The session was conducted by Ms Fouzia Dastango, well-known storyteller. 5. A storytelling session for children was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 1 September 2017. 6. A storytelling session for children was held during Agra Book Fair on 13 March 2018.
Workshops 1. A creative writing workshop for students and teachers was organised at Pratap Auditorium, Alwar, Rajasthan on 18 April 2017. Renowned children’s authors including Shri Divik Ramesh and Shri Naresh Shandilya interacted with the children. 2. A creative writing workshop for children was organised at Gaiety Theatre, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on 16 May 2017. Shri Deven Mewari, noted science writer conducted the workshop.
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3. A workshop on enacting a story was organised at Gaiety Theatre, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on 17 May 2017. 4. A read-a-thon was organised at Delhi Public Library, Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi on 1 August 2017. Ms Jaishree Sethi was the resource person on this occasion. 5. A read-a-thon was organised at Delhi Public Library, Chandni Chowk, Delhi on 2 August 2017 where Ms Fouzia Dastango was the resource person. 6. A story writing workshop for children was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 27 August 2017. 7. A story writing workshop for children was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 29 August 2017. 8. A workshop for children on ‘How to Prepare a Children’s Magazine’ was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 30 August 2017 . 9. A workshop for young adults on ‘How to Write for Children’ was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 30 August 2017. 10. A workshop for children on ‘Enacting a Story’ was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 31 August 2017. 11. A workshop for young adults on ‘Careers in Creative Arts’ was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 31 August 2017. 12. A workshop for young adults on ‘Careers in Mass Media’ was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 1 September 2017. 13. A workshop for children on ‘How to Design a Book Cover’ was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 2 September 2017. The session was conducted by Shri Arup Gupta, well-known illustrator. 14. A workshop for young adults on ‘How to Illustrate a Story’ during Dehradun Book Fair on 2 September 2017. The session was conducted by Shri Arup Gupta, well-known illustrator. 15. A workshop for children on poetry writing was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 3 September 2017.
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16. A workshop for young adults on poetry writing was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 3 September 2017. 17. A workshop for children on book review was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 4 September 2017. 18. A workshop for young adults on book review was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 4th September 2017. 19. A workshop on how to prepare illustrations for children based on Sanskrit Shlokas was held at Sanskrit Book Fair, Varanasi on 15 September 2017. 20. A workshop on ‘How to Write for Children’ was organised at NBT Conference Room, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on 13 December 2017. The students of journalism of MS University, Udaipur participated in the workshop. 21. A workshop on children’s literature was held at Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on 14 February 2018. 22. A workshop on Illustration for children was held at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 25 February 2018. 23. A workshop on Illustration for Young adults was held at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 25 February 2018. 24. A workshop for children on creative writing was held at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 26 February 2018. 25. A workshop for young adults on ‘How to Write for Children’ was organised at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 26th February 2018. 26. A workshop on poetry writing for children was organised at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 27 February 2018. 27. A workshop for young adults on ‘ How to Write Poems for Children’ was organised at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 27 February 2018. 28. A workshop on ‘How to Write for Children’ was organised during Agra Book Fair on 11 March 2018. 29. A workshop for women on ‘How to Write for Children’ was organised during Agra Book Fair on 12 March 2018.
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30. A workshop for children on ‘Read-a-thon’ was organised at Merang near Shillong on 24 March 2018. The programme was organised in association with IPLM. 31. A workshop on story writing for school children was organised at Iqbal Public School, Srinagar on 28 March 2018. Dr Aziz Hajini and Eishan Shalimari conducted the programme.
Interactive Sessions/Panel Discussions 1. An interactive session ‘Meet the Storywriters for General Readers and Young Adults’ was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 27 August 2017. 2. An interactive session ‘Meet the Story Writers for Booklovers and Young Adults’ was organised during Dehradun Book Fair on 29 August 2017. 3. A session titled ‘Meet the Writers and Artists/Eminent Experts’ was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 31 August 2017. 4. A session on ‘Meet the Media Persons/Artists for Booklovers and General Readers’ was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 1 September 2017. 5. A session on ‘Meet the Writers and Illustrators’ was held during Dehradun Book Fair on 2 September 2017. Shri Arup Gupta conducted the session. 6. A session on ‘Meet the Poets for Book Lover and General Readers’ was held on 3 September 2017 at Dehradun during Dehradun Book Fair. 7. A discussion on the importance of Sanskrit language and its literature involving children was held at District Library, Varanasi on 13 September 2017. 8. An interactive session with writers was organised during Azamgarh Book Fair on 3 December 2017. 9. An interactive session on science writing for children was organised at South Delhi Municipal Corporation Primary School on 21 February 2018. 10. A panel discussion/interactive session on children’s literature and promotion of reading habit was held at National Panchayat Book Fair in Srinagar on 25 February 2018. 11. A panel discussion/interactive session on children’s literature and promotion of reading habit was organised at National Panchayat Book Fair, Srinagar on 26 February 2018.
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12. An interactive session with children’s authors was organised by IPLM at Merang, near Shillong on 24 March 2018.
Other Programmes 1. A poets’ meet for children was organised at Pratap Auditorium, Alwar, Rajasthan on 17th April 2017. Well-known poets including Shri Divik Ramesh, Shri Naresh Shandilya, Shri Vineet Chauhan, Shri Nilotpal Mrinal and Shri Nishant Jain participated in the session. 2. A competition for children on Sanskrit Shlok recitation was organised at District Library, Varanasi on 11 September 2017. 3. An Inter-College speech competition in Sanskrit for young adults was organised at District Library, Varanasi on 12 September 2017. 4. A presentation of a drama based on a Hindi story was held at Sanskrit Book Fair, Varanasi on 14 September 2017.
Publications Editing and publication of the bilingual quarterly magazine for children, Readers’ Club Bulletin (4 issues).
Membership 164 New Readers’ Clubs enrolled. NCCL Library enrolled 12 new members.
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Southern Regional Office S.No Exhibition/Book Fair From To 1. Neyveli Book Fair 2017, Neyveli, Tamil Nadu 30.06.17 09.07.17 2. Hosur Book Fair 2017, Hosur, Tamil Nadu 07.07.17 18.07.17 3. Karur Book Festival 2017, Karur, Tamil Nadu 21.07.17 30.07.17 4. Erode Book Fair 2017, Erode, Tamil Nadu 04.08.17 15.08.17 5. Navodaya Centre School, Raichur, Karnataka 15.08.17 17.08.17 6. Windermere High School, Magadi Road, Bangalore 08.09.17 09.09.17 7. Govt. Kan & Eng Model Primary School 11.09.17 12.09.17 8. Kendriya Vidyalaya School, Shimoga, Karnataka 11.09.17 12.09.17 9. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mysore, Karnataka 21.09.17 23.09.17 10. Mysore KPP Dasara Book Exhibition, Mysore, 21.09.17 29.09.17 Karnataka 11. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mandya, Karnataka 09.10.17 11.10.17 12. Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, JIPMER Campus, 10.10.17 12.10.17 Pondicherry 13. Greenwood High School, Bannerghata Road, Bangalore — 14.10.17 14. Our School Banashakari 2nd Stage, Bangalore 16.10.17 17.10.17 15. Kendriya Vidyalaya & Sri Vidya Vani School, Dindigul, 31.10.17 03.11.17 Tamil Nadu 16. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Hebbal, Bangalore 02.11.17 02.11.17 17. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Magadi Road, Rly Colony, 06.11.17 08.11.17 Bangalore 18. Sri Aurobindo School, BSK 2nd Stage, Bangalore 13.11.17 14.11.17 19. NBW Kendriya Vidyalaya, ASC Centre, Bangalore 13.11.17 14.11.17 20. NBW Kendriya Vidyalaya, RWF, Yelahanka, Bangalore 16.11.17 17.11.17 21. NBW Kendriya Vidyalaya, MEG Centre, Bangalore 17.11.17 18.11.17 22. Kathavan Book Exhibition Organised by Azim Premji — 14.11.17 Foundation, Basavanagudi, Bangalore
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23. 34th Darsana Kottayam International Book Fair, 17.11.17 26.11.17 Kottayam, Kerala 24. Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, Mysore, Karnataka 24.11.17 26.11.17 25. 6th Dindigul Book Festival, Dindigul , Tamil Nadu 30.11.17 10.12.17 26. 21st Kochi International Book Festival, Kochi, Kerala 01.12.17 10.12.17 27. Vishakhapatnam Book Festival, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh 01.12.17 10.12.17 28. BGS National Public School Exhibition, Hulimavu, 29.12.17 30.12.17 Bangalore 29. Prasiddhi Vidyodaya School & Akshaya Academy, 18.01.18 20.01.18 Dindigul, Tamil Nadu 30. Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Hanumanthanagar, Bangalore 30.01.18 31.01.18 31. Kannada Sangha, Shimoga Exhibition, Karnataka 01.02.18 07.02.18 32. Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 03.02.18 11.02.18 33. St. Martins High School, Magadi Road, Bangalore 09.02.18 10.02.18 34. Karaikudi Book Festival, Karikudi, Tamil Nadu 10.02.18 18.02.18 35. T. John College Exhibition, Gottigere, Bangalore — 20.02.18 36. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Madikeri, Karnataka 22.02.18 23.02.18 37. SC_ST Sultan Bhattery, Wayanad Exhibition, Kerala 04.03.18 10.03.18
Mobile Pustak Parikramas Organised S.No Exhibition From To 1. Bangalore Local Exhibition 12.06.2017 29.06.2017 2. Kar. Exhibition (3 Dist. & 8 Taluqs) 03.07.2017 26.07.2017 3. Tamil Nadu Exhibition ( 10 Dist.) 21.08.2017 08.09.2017 4. Tumkur Tq. Gram Panchayat Mob. Exhibition 11.09.2017 26.09.2017 (12 Gram Panchayats) 5. Kerala KV School Mob. Exhibition ( 16 KVs 5 Dist.) 07.10.2017 05.11.2017 6. Karnataka Mob. Exhibition (KVs and JNVs in 8 Dist.) 08.01.2018 01.02.2018 7. Alappuzha Dist. SSA Mob. Exhibition 05.02.2018 23.02.2018
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Book Fairs/Exhibitions Organised and Participated by SRO through Kochi BPC S.No Book Fair/Exhibition From To 1. SSA, Wayanad/Kalpetta at SKMJ Higher Secondary 10.11.17 12.11.17 School Exhibition 2. CUSAT Kalamessery Book Exhibition, Kerala 18.12.17 21.12.17 3. National Book Festival, KSA, Thrissur, Kerala 01.02.18 10.02.18 4. SPCS Govt. of Kerala Ernakulam Exhibition 01.03.18 11.03.18
Eastern Regional Office S.No. Book Fair/Exhibition From To 1. Bhubaneswar Book Fair 05.04.17 16.04.17 2. Nabbarsha Boi Utsav 11.04.17 19.04.17 3. Barrackpore Book Fair 22.04.17 01.05.17 4. Dolna Day School 04.05.17 05.05.17 5. Read & Lead Book Fair 20.05.17 24.05.17 6. KV Kanchrapara 02.08.17 04.08.17 7. KV No. 1, Ishapore 16.08.17 17.08.17 8. Santiniketan Book Exhibition 08.09.17 10.09.17 9. Kanchrapara Palasi ADP High School 20.09.17 22.09.17 10. Dharamsala Book Fair 21.10.17 26.10.17 11. Kalinga Book Fair 27.10.17 05.11.17 12. Sichar Book Fair 03.11.17 12.11.17 13. North East Book Fair 03.11.17 14.11.17 14. Ekamare Book Fair 10.11.17 20.11.17 15. Bhubaneswar Book Fair 11.11.17 22.11.17 16. Jorhat Book Fair 17.11.17 27.11.17 17. Rajdhani Book Fair 01.12.17 12.12.17
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18. Chakdah Book Fair 09.12.17 14.12.17 19. Singur Book Fair 09.12.17 17.12.17 20. Hooghly Churchura Book Fair 09.12.17 17.12.17 21. Sonarpur Book Fair 08.12.17 17.12.17 22. Ganjam Distt Book Fair 16.12.17 23.12.17 23. Baripada (Mayurbhanj) Book Fair 16.12.17 25.12.17 24. Simurali Book Fair 24.12.17 30.12.17 25. Panihati Book Fair 20.12.17 31.12.17 26. Nagaon Book Fair 12.12.17 20.12.17 27. Dibrugarh Book Fair 01.12.17 10.12.17 28. Jajpur Pustak Mela, Odisha 23.12.17 30.12.17 29. Guwahati Book Fair 27.12.17 03.01.18 30. Nanadwip Book Fair 04.01.18 10.01.18 31. Kharagpur Book Fair 06.01.18 14.01.18 32. Sahitya Utsav Little Magazine Mela 11.01.18 15.01.18 33. Barpeta Book Fair 06.01.18 11.01.18 34. Jagatsinghpur Book Fair 15.01.18 21.01.18 35. Kolkata Book Fair 31.01.18 11.02.18 36. Brahmaputra Literary Festival 09.02.18 11.02.18 37. National Tribal Book Festival, Kokrajhar 16.03.18 20.03.18
Mobile Pustak Parikramas Organised S.No Exhibition From To 1 Mobile Van Exhibition Birbhum, West Bengal 18.04.2017 16.05.2017 2. RMSA Mobile Van Exhibition in different District 16.07.2017 23.09.2017
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Western Regional Office S.No Exhibition From To 1. Mumbai Press Club Exhibition, Mumbai 28.04.17 28.04.17 2. Ahmedabad Book Fair, Gujarat 01.05.17 07.05.17 3. Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar Exhibition, Gujarat 01.07.17 11.07.17 4. Karhat Book Exhibition, Gujarat 09.08.17 14.08.17 5. KV Malad Book Exhibition, Mumbai 17.08.17 19.08.17 6. KV Ambernath Exhibition, Maharashtra 22.08.17 23.08.17 7. Kalyan Book Exhibition, Kalyan 01.09.17 08.09.17 8. Seawood Exhibition, Navi Mumbai 22.09.17 23.09.17 9. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ankeleshwar & Vadodara Exhibition 18.09.17 23.09.17 10. Sundrabai Hall Exhibition, Mumbai 26.09.17 30.09.17 11. Panvel Exhibition, Navi Mumbai 03.11.17 05.11.17 12. Goregaon Exhibition, Mumbai 31.10.17 06.11.17 13. KV Mankhurd Exhibition, Mumbai 09.11.17 10.11.17 14. Pen Exhibition, Maharashtra 05.12.17 07.12.17 15. Akola Exhibition, Maharashtra 11.12.17 18.12.17 16. Local Mobile Exhibition, Mumbai 13.12.17 29.12.17 17. Solapur Urdu Kitaab Mela, Maharashtra 20.12.17 30.12.17 18. Gujarat Mobile Exhibition, Gujarat 15.01.18 16.01.18 19. Kolhapur Exhibition, Maharashtra 05.01.18 23.01.18 20. Taliknagar School Exhibition, Dombivili 20.01.18 21.01.18 21. Mobile Exhibition, Maharashtra & Goa 01.02.18 28.02.18 22. Central Railway HQ Exhibition, Mumbai 23.02.18 23.02.18 23. Daman Exhibition, Daman 26.02.18 28.02.18 24. Western Railway Exhibition, Mumbai 08.03.18 08.03.18 25. Daman Book Fair 19.03.18 20.03.18
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Northern Regional Office S.No Exhibition From To 1. Greater Noida Book Fair 17.04.17 20.04.17 2. Shimla Book Fair 13.05.17 21.05.17 3. Alwar Book Festival 15.04.17 19.04.17 4. Kanker Book Exhibition 15.05.17 20.05.17 5. Faridabad Book Fair 27.07.17 30.07.17 6. Kullu Book Exhibition 18.07.17 25.07.17 7. IIC Exhibition 01.08.17 02.08.17 8. Delhi Book Fair 26.08.17 03.09.17 9. Ludhiana Book Exhibition 04.08.17 10.08.17 10. Bathinda Book Exhibition 01.08.17 07.08.17 11. Allahabad Book Exhibition 18.08.17 24.08.17 12. Nepal Book Fair 10.08.17 16.08.17 13. Lucknow Book Fair 11.08.17 20.08.17 14. Dehradun Book Fair 28.08.17 05.09.17 15. Chittaranjan Park Book Fair 09.09.17 17.09.17 16. India Gate NER Festival 09.09.17 10.09.17 17. Varanasi Book Fair 09.09.17 17.09.17 18. Indore Book Exhibition 20.09.17 26.09.17 19. Katni Book Fair 31.10.17 25.10.17 20. Najafgarh Book Exhibition 03.10.17 07.10.17 21. Jalandhar Book Exhibition 03.10.17 01.11.17 22. Faizabad Book Fair 02.11.17 07.11.17 23. Bal Samagam Mahotsav, Mandi House 03.11.17 07.11.17 24. Rakab Ganj Book Fair 27.10.17 06.11.17 25. National Bal Bhawan, ITO 14.11.17 16.11.17 26. Udaipur Book Fair 14.11.17 19.11.17
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S.No Exhibition From To 27. Balram Pur Book Exhibition 15.11.17 17.11.17 28. Chandigarh Book Fair 14.11.17 19.11.17 29. Kurukshetra Book Fair 25.11.17 30.11.17 30. Etah Book Fair 08.12.17 10.12.17 31. Etawah Book Fair 16.12.17 25.12.17 32. Ghalib Book Exhibition 22.12.17 24.12.17 33. World Book Fair 06.01.18 14.01.18 34. Dwarka Book Exhibition 20.01.18 02.02.18 35. Faridkot Book Exhibition 10.02.18 19.02.18 36. Gaya Book Fair 10.02.18 19.02.18 37. Allahabad Book Fair 12.02.18 21.02.18 38. Srinagar Book Fair 23.02.18 27.02.18 39. Moradabad Book Exhibition 24.02.18 26.02.2018 40. Agra Book Fair 10.03.18 18.03.18
Mobile Pustak Parikramas Organised S.no Exhibition From To 1. Noida Book Exhibition Parikrama 04.05.2017 06.05.2017 2. Delhi-NCR Pustak Parikrama 15.05.2017 07.06.2017 3. Uttarakhand Pustak Parikrama 17.06.2017 12.07.2017 4. Delhi-NCR Pustak Parikrama 27.06.2017 25.07.2017 5. UP Rural Pustak Parikrama 12.06.2017 13.07.2017 6. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 04.08.2017 23.08.2017 7. UP Pustak Parikrama 05.08.2017 28.08.2017 8. MP Pustaka Parikrama 24.08.2017 13.09.2017 9. Rajasthan Pustak Parikrama 08.09.2017 15.10.2017 10. Delhi-NCR Pustak Parikrama 03.10.2017 18.10.2017
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11. Delhi-NCR Pustak Parikrama 05.10.2017 31.10.2017 12. Bihar Pustak Parikrama 02.11.2017 07.12.2017 13. Chhattisgarh Pustak Parikrama 30.10.2017 23.12.2017 14. Jharkhand Pustak Parikrama 09.11.2017 06.12.2017 15. Uttarakhand Pustak Parikrama 13.11.2017 16.12.2017 16. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 26.10.2017 29.11.2017 17. UP Pustak Parikrama 26.11.2017 25.12.2017 18. NDWBF Pustak Parikrama 06.01.2018 14.01.2018 19. Assam Pustak Parikrama 05.02.2018 23.02.2018 20. Punjab Pustak Parikrama (50 %) 03.02.2018 09.03.2018 21. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 05.02.2018 12.03.2018 22. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 05.02.2018 12.03.2018
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The Trust publishes moderately priced books for all segments of the society and for all age groups in Hindi, English and all major Indian languages. The Trust organises various book exhibitions, book fairs and mobile book exhibitions through specially designed mobile exhibition vans to ensure the availability of the Trust’s publications across the country, especially in remote areas, and small & medium towns. The NBT books are also being sold from its bookshops located at its office in Vasant Kunj, Kashmere Gate and Vishwavidyalaya Metro Stations in New Delhi and at its Regional Offices in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai. The book shops at Agartala, Chennai, Cuttack, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kochi and Patna have also become operational.
NBT books are also available online. Individuals and organizations can avail this facility and order books online. Besides, the Trust has also developed ebooks which are available on its website.
The Trust has developed an excellent network of its authorized book sellers as Agents and Distributors throughout the country. During the year it has added 23 new book sellers.
The NBT Book Club Scheme is also playing a major role in promotion of the sale of books and reading habit. 3404 new Book Club members have been enrolled during the year 2017-18.
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The Mobile Book Exhibition (Pustak Parikrama) programme is another important mode for the sale promotion of books and reading habit, besides the book fairs and book exhibitions. The Trust has conducted 237 such events including Pustak Parikaramas throughout the country. The Trust generated gross sale of Rs. 179,121,991/- lakh and Revenue generated from the sale of books was Rs. 124,767,057/- lakh.
The detail of region wise sale is as follows: Region Gross Sale Net Sale Revenue (Rs. Lakhs) (Rs. Lakhs) Generated (Rs. Lakhs) NRO, Delhi 86,980,134 63,966,853 56,906,488 ERO, Kolkata 56,454,128 33,991,351 42,566,046 SRO, Bengaluru 21,427,788 14,796,527 15,086,147 WRO, Mumbai 8,226,849 5,686,268 5,381,983 Pustak Parikrama 6,033,092 4,811,728 4,811,728 Total 179,121,991 123,252,727 124,767,057
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 66 09-01-2019 19:53:35 NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (NBT FAP)
In order to promote and pursue translations of Indian books into foreign languages, the Trust initiated a financial assistance programme to foreign publishers. The programme will provide suitable incentive in the form of financial assistance to foreign publishers for translation of original Indian writings published by Indian publishers in English, Hindi and other Indian languages into foreign languages.
The programme covers broad categories of fiction, non-fiction, science and technology and books for children, except dictionaries, magazines, journals, text books for schools/colleges and professional courses like medicine, engineering, pure & applied sciences, business administration.
In order to give particular focus on writings in Indian languages where an English translation is not available, and to promote such writings abroad, the NBT would facilitate its translation into English, and in such areas the NBT would bear 50% of the translation fee. Open to foreign publishers, the programme has elicited a lot of interest among a cross section of publishers both from India and abroad.
So far financial assistance has been extended for:The Missing Queen by Samhita Arni (originally published by Zubaan) published by Lit Edizioni SRL in Italian; My Little India by Manoj Das (originally published by NBT, India) published by Booksea Publishing in
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Korean; Looking Back: India in 20th Century (originally published by NBT, India) published by Booksea Publishing in Korean and Stories by Ambai by Ambai (originally published by Kalachuvadu) published by Editions Zulma in French.
As part of this programme, the Trust organised the sixth Rights Table Forum for publishers during the New Delhi World Book Fair, 2018. The New Delhi Rights Table was a two day event that brought together publishers, rights-agents and editors from India and abroad to network and explore business opportunities together. Organised as B2B match making sessions, it enabled the participants to book their own Rights Table, meet and present their products and ideas.
A successful initiative, the New Delhi Rights Table was a major attraction at the New Delhi World Book Fair. It attracted over 60 publishers from India and abroad. Besides, major publishers from across India, foreign participants included publishers from Egypt, Japan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia and United States of America.
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Eastern Regional Office
S. Exhibition From To State Gross Sale Net Sale No. of No. of No Points Books sold 1 Mobile van Exh. Birbhum, 18.04.2017 16.05.2017 West Bengal 362947.00 320048.00 19 6023 West Bengal 2. RMSA Mobile Van Exh. In 16.07.2017 23.09.2017 West Bengal 1322451.00 1045250.00 18 14169 different District Total 1685398.00 1365298.00 37 20192
Western Regional Office
S. Exhibition From To State Gross Sale Net Sale No. of No. of No Points Books sold 1 Local Mobile Exhibition 13.12.2017 29.12.2017 Maharashtra 5205.00 4649.00 2 99
2. Gujarat Moblile Exhibition 04.01.2018 23.01.2018 Gujarat 194204.00 149366.00 4 3037
3. Maharashtra & Goa Mobile 01.02.2018 28.02.2018 Maharashtra & 350375.00 270319.00 11 5175 Exhibition Goa Total 549784.00 424334.00 17 8311
Southern Regional Office
S. Exhibition From To State Gross Sale Net Sale No. of No. of No Points Books sold 1. Bangalore Local Exh. 12.06.2017 29.06.2017 Karnataka 35241.00 30476.00 12 515 2. Kar. Exhibition 03.07.2017 26.07.2017 Karnataka 95478.00 80281.00 10 1796 3. Tamil Nadu Exhibition 21.08.2017 08.09.2017 Tamil Nadu 116776.50 100368.00 10 3507 4. Tumkur Tq. Gram 11.09.2017 26.09.2017 Karnataka 57595.00 50275.00 14 1116 Panchayat Mob. Exh. 5. Kerala KV School Mob. Exh. 07.10.2017 05.11.2017 Kerala 148638.00 103258.00 5 2881 6. Karnataka Mob. Exh. 08.01.2018 01.02.2018 Karnataka 394371.00 328142.00 9 6153 7. Alappuzha Dist. SSA Mob. 05.02.2018 23.02.2018 Kerala 1607534.00 1183632.00 10 38426 Exh. Total 2455633.50 1876432.00 70 54394
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Northern Regional Office
S. Exhibition From To State Gross Sale Net Sale No. of No. of No Points Books Sold 1. Noida Book Exhibition 04.05.2017 06.05.2017 Uttar Pradesh 4564.00 4223.00 1 684 Parikrama 2. Delhi-NCR Pustak 15.05.2017 07.06.2017 Delhi 207078.00 159035.00 22 2690 Parikrama 3. Uttarakhand Pustak 17.06.2017 12.07.2017 Uttarakhand 301901.00 253472.00 22 5070 Parikrama 4. Delhi-NCR Pustak 27.06.2017 25.07.2017 Delhi 147455.00 127828.00 28 1927 Parikrama 5. UP Rural Pustak 12.06.2017 13.07.2017 Uttar Pradesh 194810.00 167131.00 31 2038 Parikrama 6. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 04.08.2017 23.08.2017 Punjab 99067.00 82150.00 20 1210 7. UP Pustak Parikrama 05.08.2017 28.08.2017 Uttar Pradesh 343334.00 277649.00 20 5136 8. MP Pustaka Parikrama 24.08.2017 13.09.2017 Madhya Pradesh 211763.00 174971.00 24 2227 9. Rajasthan Pustak 08.09.2017 15.10.2017 Rajasthan 409048.00 343705.00 37 5243 Parikrama 10. Delhi-NCR Pustak 03.10.2017 18.10.2017 Delhi 49710.00 43301.00 17 547 Parikrama 11. Delhi-NCR Pustak 05.10.2017 31.10.2017 Delhi 207078.00 159035.00 26 3332 Parikrama 12. Bihar Pustak Parikrama 02.11.2017 07.12.2017 Bihar 223473.00 188823.00 28 2847
13. Chhattisgarh Pustak 30.10.2017 23.12.2017 Chhattisgarh 422064.00 342195.00 25 4968 Parikrama 14. Jharkhand Pustak 09.11.2017 06.12.2017 Jharkhand 531715.00 423776.00 28 5376 Parikrama 15. Uttarakhand Pustak 13.11.2017 16.12.2017 Uttarakhand 394858.00 311978.00 34 3651 Parikrama 16. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 26.10.2017 29.11.2017 Punjab 346950.00 281651.00 31 3154 17. UP Pustak Parikrama 26.11.2017 25.12.2017 Uttar Pradesh 298630.00 253164.00 25 2693 18. NDWBF Pustak 06.01.2018 14.01.2018 Delhi 85366.00 75162.00 1 1849 Parikrama 19. Assam Pustak Parikrama 05.02.2018 23.02.2018 Assam 266266.00 226028.00 23 2811 20. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 03.02.2018 09.03.2018 Punjab 259982.00 130117.00 35 13764 (50 %) 21. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 05.02.2018 12.03.2018 Punjab 688216.00 519792.00 36 13389 22. Punjab Pustak Parikrama 05.02.2018 12.03.2018 Punjab 339764.00 266542.00 39 4770 Total 6033092.00 4811728.00 553 89376
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National Book Trust, India organises Training Course in Book Publishing across the country to help participants take up publishing as a career. The Training Course focuses on various aspects of publishing like developing manuscripts, editorial process, production and marketing of books, techniques of translation, export of books, Copyright and other legal issues of publishing, sale of Rights, exports of books, etc. Members of the faculty drawn from leading universities, institutions and publishing houses give an insight into publishing industry to the participants through interactive sessions.
During the Financial Year 2017-18, six publishing courses in New Delhi, Kochi, Bawana (Delhi), Hyderabad, Port Blair and Agra were organised by the Trust.
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1. Training Course in Book Publishing, New Delhi (18 to 25 April 2017) The Trust organised a one week Training Course in Book Publishing in Delhi, from 18 to 25 April 2017. The course was organised at Sri Venketeshwar College, Delhi University, Delhi. Dr. Mahesh Chand Sharma, former Rajya Sabha Member inaugurated the programme. Dr P Hemlata Reddy, Principal, Sri Venkateshwara College, presided over the function. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman and Dr Rita Chowdhury, Director, NBT were present on the occasion. The certificates to the participants were distributed at the valedictory programme held on 25 April 2017. Dr Kamal Kishore Goenka, Vice Chairman, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra was chief guest on the occasion. During the programme, the experts provided insights into various aspects of book publishing including editing, copyright, production and marketing. The faculty included Shri B D Mendiratta, former Principal, Pusa Polytechnic; Shri Sridhar Balan, Consultant, Ratna Sagar; Shri G S Jolly, former faculty, College of Vocational Studies, Delhi among others. About 50 participants from various publishing houses from across the country attended the programme.
2. Training Course in Book Publishing, Kochi (19 to 26 July 2017) The Trust organised a one week Training Course in Book Publishing in Kochi, Kerala from 19 to 26 July 2017. The course was organised at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT, India inaugurated the programme. Shri P S Gopinathan, former Judge of High Court, Cochin was the special guest on the occasion. Dr J Letha, Vice Chancellor, Cochin University of Science and Technology presided over the function. The valedictory function was organised on 26 July 2017 in which Dr R Shasidharan, member Syndicate, CUSAT was the chief guest. Fifty-seven participants including students, publishers and teachers from various colleges took part in the course. Nine eminent professionals from the publishing industry and institutes gave insight into the various aspects of book publishing to the participants. The course was well appreciated by the participants.
3. Training Course in Book Publishing, Delhi (4 to 11 August 2017) The Trust organised a one week Training Course in Book Publishing in New Delhi from 4 to 11 August 2017. The course was organised, exclusively for women at Aditi Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT, India inaugurated the programme. Dr Mamta Sharma, Principal, Aditi Mahavidhyalaya,
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MHRD; and Ms Renu Kaul Verma, MD, Vitastsa Publishing shared their experience with the participants. Forty-one participants including students, publishers and teachers from various institutes attended the course.
6. Training Course in Book Publishing, Agra (20 to 27 February 2018) The Trust organised a one week Training Course in Book Publishing in Agra from 20 to 27 February 2018. The course was organised at Dr Bhimrao Aambedkar University, Agra. Shri Hriday Narayan Dixit, Hon’ble Speaker Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh inaugurated the programme. Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT, India also spoke on the occasion. Dr Arvind Kumar Dixit, Vice Chancellor of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University presided over the function. Dr U C Sharma, Dr Girja Shankar Sharma, among others were also present on the occasion. Fifty-three participants including students, publishers and teachers from various institutes attended the course.The valedictory function was held on 27 February 2018 in which Prof. J N Gautam, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, was the Chief Guest. Nine eminent professionals from the publishing industry including Shri Prabhat Kumar, Managing Director, Prabhat Publications; Dr Suresh Chand, former Special Officer, MHRD; Shri B D Mendiratta, former, Principal, Pusa Polytechnic; Prof. Rajeev Ranjan Giri, University of Delhi and Shri Subir Roy shared their experience with the participants.
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Financial assistance is provided by the Trust under its Subsidy Scheme for publication of books.
Scheme for the Subsidized Publication of Books Through this Subsidy Scheme, the NBT promotes publication of reasonably priced books for students and teachers of Indian universities and technical institutes by providing royalty to authors and financial assistance to publishers for bringing out books which could serve as textbooks, discipline-oriented reference material or reference books.
During the period under review, no title was published under the Scheme.
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 75 09-01-2019 19:53:39 SCHEME OF ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTARY / PRIVATE ORGANISATIONS FOR ORGANISING SEMINARS/ TRAINING COURSE / WORKSHOPS/ ANNUAL CONVENTIONS ETC. CONNECTED WITH BOOK PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
This is a Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Scheme for organising Book Promotional Activities wherein financial assistance is provided to registered NGOs for one or more of the following purposes:
(a) To organise Book Fair/Seminars of Indian Authors/Publishers/Booksellers on subjects which have direct bearing on book promotion in india. (b) To organise training courses on a subject directly related to book promotion. (c) To organise Annual Conventions/Conferences of Writers/Publishers/Printers/ Booksellers. (d) To conduct research/survey connected with book industry. (e) Any other activity which may be found conducive to the development of book industry etc.
During the Financial year 2017-18, an amount of Rs.20,50,531/- (Rupees twenty lakhs fifty thousand five hundred and thirty one only) has been released to the following NGOs:
LIST OF NGOS UNDER GRANT-IN-AID SCHEME FOR BOOK PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES S.No. Name of NGO States Amount Paid 1 Association for Global Rural Alert (AGRA), Andhra Pradesh 17,688.00 Anantapur 2 Oasis Trust, Distt-Goalpara Assam 25,000.00 3 Morigaon Zila Gramya Puthibharal Sanstha Assam 37,500.00 4 Krishak Nyas Sivasagar Assam 21,838.00
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S.No. Name of NGO States Amount Paid 5 Chandrashekhar Azad Gramin Vikas Seva Bihar 30,000.00 Sansthan, Sitamarhi 6 Gyan Kunj Seva Sansthan, Danapur, Patna Bihar 26,250.00 7 Yuva Vahini Jagriti Samiti Chhattisgarh 25,000.00 8 Abhilakshay Educational & Welfare Society, Haryana 30,000.00 Ambala 9 Kashyap Educational Econimical & 27,000.00 Jammu & Kashmir Charitable Society 10 NEAT NGO's Education & Trainings, 29,917.00 Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir 11 Voluntary Organization Enviromental and 25,000.00 Socio-Economic Planning (VOESEP), Jammu & Kashmir Anantang 12 Sri Baidyanath Foundation, Deoghar Jharkhand 50,000.00 13 The Women's Welfare Society Belgaum Karnataka 12,651.00 14 Antharashtra Pusthakotsava Samiti Kerala 150,000.00 15 Panchayat Vikas Parishad, District-Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00 16 Mukesh Shrivastava Memorial Samaj Kalyan Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00 Samiti, Vidisha 17 Pragati Yuva Vikash Kendra Chhatarpur Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00 18 Samir Tanay Shiksha Prasar Evam Samaj Madhya Pradesh 23,375.00 Kalyan Samiti, Bhind 19 Janshakti Yuva Kalyan Mahila Evam Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00 Balvikas Samiti, Bhopal 20 New Lakshya Social & Environmental Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00 Development Society, Bhopal 21 Shri Mekal Suta Shiksha Samiti, Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00 Hoshangabad, 22 Shrimant Shivaji Jan Kalyan Lok Swasthya Madhya Pradesh 23,800.00 Evam Paryavaran Shiksha Prasar Samiti 23 Shiv Shakti Mahila Mandal, District Gwalior Madhya Pradesh 25,000.00
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S.No. Name of NGO States Amount Paid 24 Kai Velji Belvya Bahuddeshiya Sanstha Maharashtra 30,000.00 25 Nalanda Bahuddeshiya Shikshan Sanstha, Maharashtra 25,000.00 Gewardha 26 Narsinh Jan Kalyan Sevabhavi Sanstha, Maharashtra 30,000.00 Dist.-Latur 27 Extra Green Foundation, Thoubal District Manipur 25,000.00 28 Social Development Organisation Imphal- Manipur 25,000.00 East 29 Imphal East District Boyscouts & Girl Manipur 50,000.00 Guides Association, Imphal 30 The Social and Cultural Advancement Manipur 21,500.00 Foundation, Imphal Distt. 31 Greenland Development Organization, Manipur 25,000.00 Imphal West District, 32 The Federation of Indian Publishers New Delhi 132,885.00 33 Indian Society of Authors New Delhi 100,000.00 34 Rhythm Children & Women Welfare New Delhi 25,000.00 Society, Moti Nagar 35 Falak, Malviya Nagar New Delhi 19,000.00 36 Utkal Sahitya Samaj Cuttack Odisha 37,500.00 37 Development Action Society Foundation Odisha 18,137.00 38 Kaushal Sewa Sansthan, Distt-Dungarpur Rajasthan 37,500.00 39 Chetna Vikas Sansthan, Dausa Rajasthan 20,000.00 40 Adarsh Gramin Shikshan Baroda, Dausa Rajasthan 18,741.00 41 Sparsha Society Kodiar, Mahabub Nagar, Telangana 25,000.00 Telangana 42 Sankalp Sewa Sansthan, Gomti Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 20,000.00 Lucknow 43 Nehru Yuva Mahila Samiti, Moradabad Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 44 Nav Sankalp Utthan Samiti, District-Kushi Uttar Pradesh 30,000.00 Nagar
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S.No. Name of NGO States Amount Paid 45 Maa Poorna Jan Kalyan Sewa Sanstha, Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 District-Hardoi 46 Shekhar Shikshan Evam Samjuthan Samiti, Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 Distt.-Balrampur 47 I. B Singh Foundation, District-Barabanki Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 48 Vikash Bharti Sewa Sansthan, Distt-Mau Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 49 Hindustan Chaturdik Vikas Samiti, Uttar Pradesh 22,298.00 Sidharthnagar 50 Bharatiya Mahila Kalyan Samiti, Barabanki Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 51 Anshika Gramodyog Sewa Sansthan, Uttar Pradesh 22,100.00 Shahjahanpur 52 Manav Jagriti Foundation, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 53 Sangharsotthan, Hathras Uttar Pradesh 20,000.00 54 Jan Kalyan Samiti, Distt. Gonda Uttar Pradesh 19,000.00 55 Jan Jagran Shiksha Sewa Sansthan, Allahabad Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 56 Jan Sahyog Evam Vikas Sansthan, Allahabad Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 57 Purvanchal Vikas Sansthan, District-Mau Uttar Pradesh 25,000.00 58 Harsh Kisan Vidyalaya Samiti, Dist.- Uttar Pradesh 24,980.00 Pratapgarh 59 Jeevan Utkrash Sanstha, Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh 23,750.00 60 Anand Gramodyog, Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh 26,250.00 61 Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Uttrakhand 30,000.00 Samajothan Samiti 62 Sanskar Seva Samiti, Distt-Pauri Gorhwal Uttrakhand 19,782.00 63 Krida Evam Yuva Samiti (KEYS), Uttrakhand 25,000.00 Pithoragarh 64 Sankalpana Social Organization, Haridwar Uttrakhand 37,500.00 65 Nagbhumi Chetna Samiti Uttrakhand 22,089.00 66 Kalyani Book Fair Committee, Nadia West Bengal 37,500.00 67 Sobratitola Minority Welfare Society, Malda, West Bengal 25,000.00 Total 2,050,531.00
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Chairman Prof. Baldeo Bhai Sharma
Director Dr Rita Chowdhury
Other Group A Officers of the Trust
Joint Director (Admn. & Fin.) Deputy Director (C&F) Shri Ali Ahmed Khan (w.e.f. 1 April 2017) Vacant
Joint Director (Production) Deputy Director (Art) Shri Satish Kumar ( up to 28 February 2018) Shri D Sarkar
Chief Editor & Joint Director Deputy Directors Ms Neera Jain (Officiating w.e.f. 28 1. Shri (Mohd.) Imaranul Haque October 2014) 2. Shri Rakesh Kumar 3. Shri Kumar Samresh (on deputation Manager (Sales & Marketing) to President Secretariat, Rashtrapati Shri (Mohd.) Imaranul Haque Bhawan w.e.f. 18 January 2017) (Officiating w.e.f. 24 April 2017) 4. Shri Rajeev Chaudhry (on deputation to AIIMS, Rishikesh w.e.f. 5 Regional Managers November 2016) 1. Shri S R Veenesh (SRO, Bengaluru) 2. Shri Bratin Dey (ERO, Kolkata) Editor (Trg. & Promotion Activity) 3. Shri Amit Kumar, OIC ( WRO, Shri M R Mahapatra (on deputation to Mumbai) ( w.e.f. 15 November 2017) NEC w.e.f. 1 March 2016)
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Editors 8. Dr Lalit Kishore Mandora (Hindi) 1. Ms Neera Jain 9. Dr Pattipaka Mohan (Telugu) 2. Shri H Nagarajappa 10. Shri Dwijendra Kumar (English) 3. Shri Kumar Vikram 11. Ms Navjot Kaur (Punjabi) (w.e.f. 4. Dr Mohd. Shams Equbal (on 28 July 2017) deputation to NCPUL w.e.f. 24 April 2015 ) PS to Chairman Ms Ravinder Chadha Assistant Directors 1. Shri Mayank Surolia Librarian-cum-Documentation Officer 2. Shri Karun Kumar Vacant 3. Shri Subhasis Dutta 4. Shri Amit Kumar Singh Retirement/Superannuation 5. Ms Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma 1. Shri Devi Charan, Assistant (30 June 6. Shri Mukesh Kumar 2017) 7. Shri Ashish Chowdhury (w.e.f. 2. Shri Suresh Kumar, Assistant (31 July 29 December 2017) 2017) 3. Shri Rajender Kumar Saini, Gest. Assistant Directors (Production) Operator (30 November 2017) 1. Shri Sumit Bhattacharjee 4. Shri Shatrughan Rai, Packer 2. Shri Tarun Davey (31 January 2018) 3. Shri Anuj Kumar Bharti 5. Shri Satish Kumar, Joint Director 4. Shri Yogesh Anand Giri (Prod.) (28 February 2018) 6. Shri K P Mishra, Assistant (31 March Assistant Editors 2018) 1. Shri B B Patel (Gujarati) 7. Shri Priyank Mitra, Computer 2. Shri Rubin D’ Cruz (Malayalam) Programmer (21 July 2017 - absorbed 3. Shri Binny Kurian (English) in IIM, Raipur) 4. Shri Deep Saikia (Asamiya) 8. Shri Gopal A Kokane, Driver, WRO 5. Shri T. Mathan Raj (Tamil) (passed away on 3 July 2017) 6. Dr Parmoda Kumar Sar (Odia) 9. Shri Pratap Singh Rana, Driver 7. Shri Pankaj Chaturvedi (Hindi) (passed away on 16 May 2017)
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1. The Financial Advisor Ministry of HRD Shastri Bhawan New Delhi – 110115
2. The Joint Secretary (BP) Deptt. of Higher Education Ministry of HRD Shastri Bhawan New Delhi – 110115
3. Shri Prabhat Kumar Director Prabhat Prakashan 4/19, Asaf Ali Road New Delhi-110002
4. Shri Janardana Hegde Editor, Sambhashana Sandesha “Aksharam”, 8th Cross Girinagar, 2nd Phase Bangalore – 560085 (Karnataka)
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1. The Joint Secretary (BP) Deptt. of Higher Education Ministry of HRD Shastri Bhawan New Delhi – 110115 2. The Financial Advisor Ministry of HRD Shastri Bhawan New Delhi – 110115 3. The Joint Secretary (Dealing with Publications Division) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Shastri Bhawan Dr Rajendra Prasad Road New Delhi – 110001 4. Shri Brij Kishore Sharma M-103, Dharma Apartment 2, I.P. Extension (Near Mother Dairy) New Delhi – 110092 5. Shri Nandakumar E.N. Kuzhuppillil House Nettoor P.O. Kochi – 682040 (Kerala) 6. Dr Suresh Chand B-4/185A, Ground Floor Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi – 110029
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1. The Joint Secretary (BP) 6. Shri N. Dinesh Hegde Deptt. of Higher Education General Secretary Ministry of HRD Rashtrotthana Parishat Shastri Bhawan Keshava Shilpa New Delhi – 110115 Kempegowda Nagar Bengaluru – 560019 (Karnataka) 2. The President Sahitya Akademi 7. Shri Arindam Mukherjee Rabindra Bhavan Trustee Member-cum-Secretary 35 Ferozeshah Road Institute of Social and Cultural Studies New Delhi-110001 48/2, Dr Suresh Sarkar Road Kolkata-700014 (West Bengal) 3. The Financial Advisor 8. Shri Prabhat Kumar Ministry of HRD Director Shastri Bhawan Prabhat Prakashan New Delhi – 110115 Bldg. No. 4/19, Asaf Ali Road Near Delhi Gate 4. The Joint Secretary New Delhi – 110002 (Dealing with Publications Division) Ministry of Information & 9. Shri Leeladhar Jagoori Broadcasting ‘Sitakuti’ Shastri Bhawan 7, Saraswati Enclave Dr Rajendra Prasad Road Badripur Road, Jogiwala New Delhi – 110001 Dehradun – 248005 (Uttarakhand) 5. Shri Brij Kishore Sharma 10. Shri Akkiraju Ramapathi Rao M-103, Dharma Apartment 2-2-18/47, B-20, Plot No. 104 2, I.P. Extension (Near Mother Dairy) Sri Saikrupa Residency, D.D.Colony New Delhi – 110092 Hyderabad – 500013 (Telangana)
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11. Prof. Tribhuvannath Shukla 15. Shri Nandakumar E.N. Prof. of Hindi Kuzhuppillil House 56, Ashok Nagar Nettoor P.O. Adhartal, Jabalpur Kochi – 682040 (Kerala) (Madhya Pradesh) 16. Dr Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari 12. Dr Neeraja Madhav Dastavez, Betiahata 14/598 Sarangnath Colony Gorakhpur – 273001 (UP) Sarnath Varanasi – 221007 (UP) 17. Dr D. Gnanasundaram Kalaikam, W-149, Park Road 13. Shri Namdeo Kamble Anna Nagar West Extn. Class 4 Colony Chennai – 600101 (Tamil Nadu) Akola Road Behind Hotel Royal Place 18. Dr Suresh Chand WashimTq. & Dist. Washim B-4/185A, Ground Floor Maharashtra – 444505 Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi – 110029 14. Shri Janardan Hegde Editor, Sambhashana Sandesha “Aksharam” 8th Cross Girinagar, 2nd Phase Bangalore – 560085 (Karnataka)
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ASAMIYA Folklore 1 The Kingdom of Blue Skies Mayakshi Chattopadhyaya 55.00 RP India – The Land and the People 2 Common Indian Snakes Romulus Whitaker 85.00 RP 3 Our Judiciary B. R. Agarwala 80.00 RP National Biography 4 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Vasant Moon 95.00 RP 5 Gandhi : A Life Krishna Kripalani 95.00 RP 6 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Sisir Kumar Bose 60.00 RP Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 7 A Baby Lion Learns to Roar Indu Rana 30.00 RP 8 A Visit to the Zoo Sanat Surti 30.00 RP 9 Aair Saman Hobo Kon Kengsam Kenglam 50.00 RP 10 Adventures of Rusty Ruskin Bond 50.00 RP Begum Gulabo Mousie and her 11 Qudsia Zaidi 30.00 RP Balloons 12 Dhanesh Powalituwe Uribojoi Sikile Dilip Kumar Baruah 30.00 RP 13 Find the Half Circle Badri Narayan 25.00 RP 14 Fly High in the Sky ICLC 40.00 RP 15 Gautam Buddha Leela George 35.00 RP 16 Gora-Kala Syed Azad Ali 30.00 RP 17 Haathi aur Bhavre ki Dosti T. R. Rajesh 40.00 RP 18 I am Better than You Sigrun Srivastava 30.00 RP 19 I Like the World Jeyanthi Manokaran 25.00 RP 20 Jene Kukur Tene Tangon Kengsam Kenglam 30.00 RP 21 Jhansi ki Rani ki Kahani Sandhya Rao 25.00 RP
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22 Kyun? Meenakshi Swami 40.00 RP 23 Mangu's Top Kamakshi Balasubramaniam 30.00 RP 24 Mitha and Her Magic Shoes Gujjarappa B.G. 40.00 RP 25 Mohini and the Demon Shanta Rameshwar Rao 40.00 RP 26 Mother Teresa Lila Majumdar & Bachi 30.00 RP Karkaria 27 Muthu's Dreams Kamakshi Balasubramaniam 40.00 RP 28 My Robot Robbi Dilip M. Salwi 35.00 RP 29 Nanhe Suraj Jaswant Singh Virdi 35.00 RP 30 Our Useful Plants K. S. Sekharam 40.00 RP 31 Pollution N. Seshagiri 40.00 RP 32 Premchand ki Terah Bal Kahaniyan Hari Krishna Devsare (Ed) 75.00 RP 33 Procession Mickey Patel 25.00 RP 34 Rupa the Elephant Mickey Patel 45.00 RP 35 Saha Aru Kachar Daur Kiran Tamuly 30.00 RP 36 Stories from Bapu's Life Uma Shankar Joshi 45.00 RP 37 Tails Hydrose Aaluwa 30.00 RP 38 Tales for all Times Santha Rungachary 35.00 RP 39 The Crystal Cave Arup Kumar Dutta 45.00 RP 40 The Flower and the Bee Ashok Davar 45.00 RP 41 The Rainbow Usha Joshi 40.00 RP 42 The Summer Tree Contest Radha M. Khambadkone 50.00 RP 43 The Sun and the Moon Varsha Das 35.00 RP 44 The Whole Wide World Jeyanthi Manokaran 30.00 RP 45 Titli and the Music of Hope ICLC 30.00 RP 46 What is a Tree ? Marti 30.00 RP Neo-literate 47 Paramveer Senani Akshay Kumar Jain 30.00 RP 48 Sava Ser Gehun Premchand 25.00 RP 49 Vigyan ke Uphar Mir Najabat Ali 25.00 RP
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Popular Science Endangered Animals of India and 50 S. M. Nair 65.00 RP Their Conservation 51 Energy A. K. Bakshi 70.00 RP 52 Environmental Pollution N. Manivasakam 75.00 RP 53 Everyday Mathematics R. M. Bhagwat 55.00 RP Inventors who Revolutionised our 54 K. V. Gopalakrishnan 75.00 RP Lives 55 Man Inside the Sea B. F. Chhapgar 90.00 RP 56 Nano: The Next Revolution Mohan Sundara Rajan 100.00 RP 57 Of Science and Scientists A. N. Kothare & Others 90.00 RP 58 Plastics : A Threat to Mankind Chintan 45.00 RP 59 Random Curiosity Yash Pal & Rahul Pal 160.00 RP 60 Robots and Robotics M. R. Chidambara 50.00 RP 61 The Story of Man Biman Basu 70.00 RP 62 Wind Energy Suneel B. Athawale 60.00 RP Young India Library 63 Buddha for the Young Sabyasachi Bhattacharya 40.00 RP 64 Human Rights Leah Levin 75.00 RP BANGLA Aadan Pradan 65 Ashapurna Devi's Short Stories Ashapurna Devi 95.00 RP 66 Bangla Ekanko Natak Sankalan Kumar Ray (Ed) 175.00 RP Arun Kumar 67 Ekushti Bangla Galpo 95.00 RP Mukhopadhyay (Ed) Arun Kumar 68 Ekushti Bangla Galpo 95.00 RP Mukhopadhyay (Ed) Yashwant Shukla and 69 Gujarati Short Stories 95.00 RP Aniruddha Bhatt (Ed) Laxminath Bezbarua's Selected 70 Nagen Saikia (Ed) 100.00 RP Writings
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71 Mahasweta Devi's Short Stories Mahasweta Devi 80.00 RP 72 Premchand Short Stories Premchand 110.00 RP 73 Premchand Short Stories Premchand 110.00 RP 74 Telugu Short Stories A Compilation 130.00 RP ACCU 75 Together in Dramaland ACCU 80.00 RP Autobiography Amar Jiban : Autobiography of 76 Baridbaran Ghosh (Ed) 85.00 RP Rasasundari Dasi Continuing Education Series Jail Se Likhe Gaye Patra Evam 77 Devesh Chandra (Comp.) 40.00 RP Anya Lekh 78 Neelkantho Pakhir Khonje Atin Banerjee 35.00 RP 79 Neelkantho Pakhir Khonje Atin Banerjee 35.00 RP 80 Rabi Kahani Amitabha Choudhary 30.00 RP Creative Learning Series 81 Education for Creative Living Dayle M Bethel (Ed.) 115.00 RP 82 Little Toys Arvind Gupta 50.00 RP Folklore 83 Folklore of Assam Jogesh Das 90.00 RP 84 Folklore of Bengal Asutosh Bhattacharya 85.00 RP 85 Folktales of India A. K. Ramanujam 155.00 RP General 86 Freedom Struggle Bipan Chandra & Others 110.00 RP 87 Freedom Struggle Bipan Chandra & Others 110.00 RP 88 Hindu Dharam kya Hai M. K. Gandhi 70.00 RP 89 India by Al-Biruni Qeyammuddin Ahmed (Ed) 115.00 RP India-the Land and the People 90 Coins Parmeshwari Lal Gupta 160.00 RP 91 Common Birds Salim Ali & Laeeq Futehally 95.00 RP
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92 Medicinal Plants S. K. Jain 95.00 RP 93 Orchids of India Nilanjana Choudhary (Tr) 125.00 RP 94 Our Constitution Subhash Kashyap 115.00 RP 95 The Monsoon P. K. Das 115.00 RP Indian Literature Series 96 Char Adhyay Rabindranath Tagore 105.00 RP 97 Chokher Bali Rabindranath Tagore 275.00 RP National Biography 98 Chelebela Rabindranath Tagore 50.00 RP 99 Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy Ashok Kumar Kundu 55.00 RP 100 Dwarkanath Tagore Krishna Kripalani 160.00 RP 101 Jeevan Smriti Rabindra Nath Tagore 90.00 RP 102 Michael Madhusudan Dutta Suresh Chandra Moitra 145.00 RP 103 Sriniwas Ramanujan Suresh Ram 55.00 RP The Man who Knew Infinity : 104 Robert Kaniegal 300.00 RP A Life 105 Upendra Kishor Roy Chaudhary Lila Majumdar 40.00 RP Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 106 A Friend Forever Aindrila Mitra 50.00 RP 107 A Visit to the City Market Manjula Padmanabhan 40.00 RP 108 A Visit to the Zoo Sanat Surti 40.00 RP 109 Adventures of Rusty Ruskin Bond 50.00 RP 110 Anker Debota Batantanu Ghati 60.00 RP Begum Gulabo Mousie and Her 111 Qudsia Zaidi 40.00 RP Balloons 112 Books Forever Manoj Das 45.00 RP 113 Chanda Ginti Bhul Gaya Sanjeev Jaiswal 65.00 RP 114 Chotto Bubul aar Parira 40.00 RP 115 Dao Fere Se Aranno Dao Jiban Bimalendra Chakraborty 40.00 RP 116 Ek Kathure Ar Bagher Galpo Prochet Gupta 65.00 RP
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117 Flower and I Manorama Jafa 40.00 RP 118 Friends of the Green Forest Bimalendra Chakraborty 40.00 RP 119 I am Better than You Sigrun Srivastava 40.00 RP 120 I Like the World Jeyanthi Manokaran 35.00 RP 121 I Like the World Jeyanthi Manokaran 35.00 RP 122 Jallianwala Bagh Bhisham Sahni 35.00 Rp 123 Kapil Babur Kaler Gaan Kinnar Roy 45.00 RP 124 Khargosh aur Kacchue ki Dour Kiran Tamuly 40.00 RP 125 Little Sunshine Jaswant Singh Birdi 40.00 RP 126 Mangu's Top Kamakshi Balasubramanian 40.00 RP 127 Mitha and her Magic Shoes B. G. Gujjarappa 40.00 RP 128 Monerpakhi Bonerpakhi — 40.00 RP 129 Mouer Bondhura Nabneeta Deb Sen 50.00 RP 130 Muthu's Dreams Kamakshi Balasubramanian 50.00 RP 131 My First Railway Journey Mrinal Mitra 35.00 RP 132 My Life the Tale of a Buterfly Anjan Sarkar 40.00 RP 133 Name that Animal Niranjan Ghoshal 35.00 RP 134 Name that Animal Niranjan Ghoshal 35.00 RP Pranab & Smita 135 Our Tree 30.00 RP Chakravarti Pranab & Smita 136 Our Tree 30.00 RP Chakravarti 137 Premchand Amrit Rai 30.00 RP 138 Premchand ki Terah Bal Kahaniya Hari Krishan Devsare 80.00 RP 139 Premchand ki Terah Bal Kahaniya Hari Krishan Devsare 80.00 RP 140 Procession Mickey Patel 35.00 RP 141 Rabindranather Sishu Sahitya Amarendra Chakravarty 45.00 RP 142 Rabindranather Sishu Sahitya Amarendra Chakravarty 45.00 RP 143 Rang Birangi Murgi Gijubhai Badheka 80.00 RP 144 Rosy, the Greedy Calf 65.00 RP
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145 Sada Megh Kalo Megh 65.00 RP 146 Some Street Games of India Mulk Raj Anand 50.00 RP 147 Stories of Valour Rajendra Awasthi 40.00 RP 148 Suopokar Galpo 30.00 RP 149 Swami and His Friends R. K. Narayan 75.00 RP 150 Tails Hydrose Aaluwa 40.00 RP 151 Tales for all Times Santha Rungachary 40.00 RP 152 The Coming of Wheels Anup Ray 40.00 RP 153 The Flower and the Bee Ashok Davar 50.00 RP 154 The Jorasanko House - I Lila Majumdar 35.00 RP 155 The Jorasanko House - I Lila Majumdar 35.00 RP 156 The Jorasanko House - II Lila Majumdar 35.00 RP 157 The Jorasanko House - II Lila Majumdar 35.00 RP 158 The Littlest Wave Sumana Chandavarkar 50.00 RP 159 The Rainbow Usha Joshi 40.00 RP 160 The Snakes around us Zai & Rom Whitaker 35.00 RP 161 The Summer Tree Contest Radha M. Khambadkone 50.00 RP 162 The Sun and the Moon Varsha Das 40.00 RP 163 This is Rajasthan S. Sen Roy 30.00 RP 164 Tinni aar Masir Gappogachha 50.00 RP 165 Tit for Tat Kengsam Kenglang 30.00 RP 166 Why Meenakshi Swami 45.00 RP Neo-literates 167 Bhojan aur Hamara Sharir Renu Chauhan 40.00 RP Popular Science Endangered Animals of India and 168 S. M. Nair 95.00 RP Their Conservation 169 It Happened Tomorrow Bal Phondke (Ed) 135.00 RP 170 Maa Hawa — 125.00 OR
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Paribesh O Janaswasthe Arsenic Manindra Narayan 171 215.00 RP O Flu Majumdar 172 Raman and His Effect G. H. Keswani 70.00 RP 173 Raman and His Effect G. H. Keswani 75.00 RP Partha Gosh & Dipankar 174 Riddles in your Tea Cup 65.00 RP Home 175 Some Common Ailments Anil Aggarwal 90.00 RP Popular Social Science India: Historical Beginning & the 176 Romila Thapar & Others 85.00 RP Concept of Aryan 177 The Past and Prejudice Romila Thapar 55.00 RP Young India Library 178 Buddha for the Young Sabyasachi Bhattacharya 45.00 RP 179 Buddha for the Young Sabyasachi Bhattacharya 55.00 RP 180 Indian Society S. C. Dube 65.00 RP 181 Story of the I N A S. A. Ayer 70.00 RP 182 Story of the I N A S. A. Ayer 70.00 RP 183 Totto Chan Tetsuko Kuryonagi 75.00 RP BODO Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 184 Chidiyadhar ki Sair Karayein Lakshmi Khanna Suman 35.00 TR 185 A Tale of Trouble M. C. Gabriel 55.00 RP 186 Animals You Can't Forget Ruskin Bond 55.00 TR 187 Appu ki Kahani Navakrishna Mahanta 45.00 TR 188 Babool ka Bhool Gurdial Singh 45.00 TR 189 Ban-Ban Gainde ki Kahani Shakthroopa Parashar 45.00 TR Begum Gulabo Mousie and Her 190 Qudsia Zaidi 35.00 RP Balloon 191 Birju & the Flying Horse Deepa Agarwal 30.00 RP
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192 Budha Ghadiyal Pushpa Singh Visen 30.00 TR 193 Chor Machaye Shor Gijubhai Badheka 60.00 TR 194 Chuha Saat Punchonwala Gijubhai Badheka 45.00 TR 195 Dadi Hasan Manzar 45.00 TR 196 Dard ka Rishta va Anya Kahaniyan Nasira Sharma 35.00 TR Dhanesh ke Bachche Ne 197 Dilip Kumar Barua 30.00 TR Udna Sikha 198 Do Baal Natak Pratap Sehgal 45.00 TR 199 Ek Yaatra Jagdish Joshi 35.00 TR 200 Etoa Munda Won the Battle Mahasweta Devi 30.00 RP 201 Hathi aur Bhaware ki Dosti T. R. Rajesh 40.00 TR 202 Khargosh aur Kachhuye ki Doud Kiran Tamuly 30.00 TR 203 Lal Miti ki Karamat Sushil Kumar Phul 45.00 TR 204 Mor Pankh Girija Kulshresth 30.00 TR 205 Munia Rani Gijubhai Badheka 45.00 TR 206 Nakal Bin Akal Gijubhai Badheka 60.00 TR 207 Nanhe Suraj Jaswant Singh Birdi 30.00 TR 208 Once in a Village H. C. Madan 35.00 RP 209 Pudiyon ki Gathari Krishna Kumar 45.00 TR 210 Rang Birangi Murgi Gijubhai Badheka 55.00 TR 211 Saat Suraj Sattavan Tare Suryanath Singh 100.00 TR 212 Shahid Abdul Hamid Syed Ehsan Ali 45.00 TR 213 The Stowaway Melanie Sequiera 35.00 TR 214 What is a Tree ? Marti 35.00 RP ENGLISH Aadan Pradan 215 A Handful of Sand Gurdial Singh 110.00 RP 216 Aiwan-E-Ghazal Jilani Bano 260.00 RP Kishori Charan Das 217 Beyond the Roots 160.00 RP (Comp)
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218 Fuel Hamid Dalwai 110.00 RP 219 Madhu Sadhu Khan Amiyabhushan Majumdar 50.00 RP Signatures (One Hundred Indian 220 K. Satchidanandan (Ed) 290.00 RP Poets) 221 The Aesthete Brij Nandan Sahay 125.00 TR The Bridge in the Moonlit Night 222 Manoj Das 380.00 RP & Other Stories 223 The Last Flicker Gurdial Singh 100.00 RP ACCU 224 Laughing Together ACCU 75.00 RP 225 The Last Ticket and Other Stories ACCU 75.00 RP Autobiography 226 Mohit Sen : An Autobiography Mohit Sen 220.00 RP 227 My Tale of Four Cities Jayant V Narlikar 595.00 RP 228 Whom to Tell My Tale K. S. Duggal 160.00 RP Creative Learning Series 229 Divasvapna Gijubhai Badheka 70.00 RP 230 Duishen Chingiz Aitmatov 55.00 RP 231 Education for Creative Living Dayle M. Bethel (Ed.) 160.00 RP 232 Exploring the Biological World Rohini Muthuswami 135.00 RP C. N. R. Rao & Indumati 233 Learning Science - I 170.00 RP Rao 234 Little Toys Arvind Gupta 65.00 RP Folklore 235 Folklore of Gujarat Hasu Yagnik 155.00 RP K. B. Das & L. K. 236 Folklore of Orissa 140.00 RP Mahapatra 237 Konkani Folk Tales Olivinho J. F. Gomes 160.00 RP General 238 Bullet Trains Rakesh Rousan 150.00 RP
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Convocation Speeches of President 239 A Compilation 875.00 OR Pranab Mukherjee H. Y. Sharada Prasad & 240 Editors on Editing 90.00 RP Others 241 Gandhi : The Writer Bhabani Bhattacharya 165.00 RP 242 Languages of India Gopal Haldar 135.00 RP 243 Man Against Myth Barrows Dunham 195.00 RP 244 Man Against Myth Barrows Dunham 195.00 RP Bharati Devi & Anshu 245 Mask the other Face 115.00 RP Prokash Nandan Raza H. Tehsin & Arifa 246 Steed of the Jungle God 575.00 OR Tehsin The Twin Dreams of Rabindranath 247 Ajit K. Neogy 195.00 RP Tagore 248 Three Score : Assamese Poems D. N. Bezboruah (Ed) 70.00 RP India-the Land and the People 249 Ancient Indian Costume Roshen Alkazi 95.00 RP 250 Everyday Indian Processed Foods K. T. Achaya 110.00 RP 251 Forests and Forestry K. P. Sagreiya 195.00 RP 252 Gardens Laeeq Futenally 125.00 RP 253 Geography of Orissa B. N. Sinha 255.00 RP Growth and Development of Mass 254 J. V. Vilavilam 180.00 RP Communication 255 History of Gujarati Theatre Hasmukh Baradi 165.00 RP 256 Indian Painting C. Sivaramamurthy 120.00 RP 257 Industrial Development M. R. Kulkarni 360.00 RP 258 Jammu and Kashmir Somnath Dhar 170.00 RP 259 Maharashtra Arun Sadhu 170.00 RP 260 Minerals of India Meher D. N. Wadia 150.00 RP
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261 Musical Instruments B. C. Deva 125.00 RP 262 Our Armed Forces Gautam Sharma 145.00 RP 263 Our Constitution Subhash C. Kashyap 230.00 RP 264 Our Parliament Subhash C. Kashyap 180.00 RP 265 Our Political System Subhash C. Kashyap 220.00 RP 266 Performance Tradition in India Suresh Awasthi 195.00 RP 267 Quest for Olympic Gold Arun kumar Pandya 165.00 RP 268 Sufism in India Naresh 70.00 OR 269 Temples of South India K. R. Srinivasan 145.00 RP 270 Vegetables B. Choudhury 175.00 RP National Biography 271 Abanindranath Tagore Alokendranath Tagore 85.00 RP 272 Bagha Jatin Prithwindra Mukherjee 135.00 RP 273 Birsa Munda K. S. Singh 90.00 RP 274 Dada Saheb Phalke Bapu Watve 125.00 RP 275 Dr Zakir Husain M. Mujeeb 170.00 RP 276 Gandhi : A Life Krishna Kripalani 155.00 RP 277 Gopal Krishna Gokhale Shri Krishna (Ed) 305.00 OR 278 Guru Gobind Singh Gopal Singh 70.00 RP 279 Harinath De Sunil Bandyopadhyay 75.00 RP 280 Indira Gandhi Inder Malhotra 145.00 RP 281 Kamaraj : A Study V. K. Narasimhan 165.00 RP 282 Kazi Nazrul Islam Basudha Chakravarty 95.00 RP 283 Lokmanya Tilak G. P. Pradhan 115.00 RP 284 Maharana Pratap R. S. Bhatt 80.00 RP 285 Minoo Masani S. V. Raju 110.00 RP 286 Mulkraj Anand Amrik Singh 125.00 RP 287 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Sisir Kumar Bose 115.00 RP 288 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Ajit Prasad Jain 125.00 RP
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289 Ramana Maharishi K. Swaminathan 105.00 RP 290 Rani Rudrama Devi Alekhya Punjala 145.00 RP 291 Shankaracharya T. M. P. Mahadevan 85.00 RP 292 Shankaradeva Maheshwar Neog 100.00 RP 293 Shivaji S. S. Pagadi 100.00 RP 294 Sri Aurobindo Navajata 80.00 RP 295 Tagore : A Life Krishna Kripalani 155.00 RP 296 Tatya Tope Indumati Sheorye 65.00 RP 297 Tulsidas Devendra Singh 70.00 RP Nehru Bal Pustakalya 298 A Baby Hornbill Learns to Fly Dilip Kumar Barua 35.00 RP 299 A Baby Lion Learns to Roar Indu Rana 45.00 RP 300 A Baby Lion Learns to Roar Indu Rana 45.00 RP 301 A Friend Forever Aindrila Mitra 45.00 RP 302 A House of Bamboo Neera Jain 35.00 RP 303 A Journey Jagdish Joshi 50.00 RP 304 A Story about Water Ravi Paranjape 30.00 RP 305 A Tale of Tails Ramendra Kumar 55.00 RP 306 A Visit to the Zoo Sanat Surti 35.00 RP 307 A Voice in the Jungle Jagdish Joshi 35.00 RP 308 Adventures of a Wildlife Warden E. R. C. Davidar 35.00 RP 309 Adventures of Dipu the Donkey Vernon Thomas 35.00 RP 310 Adventures of Ghanada Premendra Mitra 100.00 RP 311 An Ancient Tale from Andaman Anvita Abbi 40.00 RP 312 Animal World Aurobindo Kundu 25.00 RP 313 Animals you Can't Forget Ruskin Bond 65.00 RP 314 Bapu - I F. C. Freitas 40.00 RP 315 Be Prepared Uma Anand 35.00 RP Begum Gulabo Mousi and her 316 Qudsia Zaidi 35.00 RP Balloons
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317 Birds and Animal’s in Indian Arts Geetika Jain 60.00 RP 318 Birju and the Flying Horse Deepa Agarwal 30.00 RP 319 Books Forever Manoj Das 40.00 RP 320 Boond Ramendra Kumar 55.00 RP Kalpana Gupta & 321 Bringing up Chinu 65.00 RP N. Ramachandran 322 Bubu Bulbuli's Garden Santanu Tamuly 45.00 RP 323 Bukka Learns a Lesson Dipanwita Roy 50.00 RP 324 Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Gaurav C Sawant 55.00 RP 325 Chika-Chik-Chik Jeyanthi Manokaran 45.00 RP 326 Chotu's Misadventures Kumkum Somani 45.00 RP 327 Chunmun Finds Freedom Kamlesh Mohindra 35.00 RP 328 Colour Ravi Paranjape 55.00 RP Company Quarter Master 329 Gaurav C Sawant 40.00 RP Havildar 330 Etoa Munda Won the Battle Mahasweta Devi 35.00 RP 331 Festival of Eid Premchand 35.00 RP 332 Festivals of India A Compilation 65.00 RP 333 Five Friends Shireen Rizvi 50.00 RP 334 Flitter Flutter Jeyanthi Manokaran 55.00 RP 335 Flowers and I Manovarma Jafa 35.00 RP 336 From Coins to Credit Cards K.V. Singh 135.00 RP 337 From Land to Sea Vinita Singhal 45.00 RP 338 From Pumpkins to Pickles Sunila Gupte 95.00 RP 339 Fu-Ku : An Alien Jagdish Joshi 40.00 RP 340 Fun with Metro Pankaj Chaturvedi 35.00 RP 341 Granny's Day Out Debasish Majumdar 35.00 RP 342 Growing Up with Trees Ruskin Bond 105.00 RP 343 Heroes do not Grow on Trees Sudha Puri 45.00 RP 344 Holidays Have Come Rabindranath Tagore 35.00 RP
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345 Homes A Compilation 30.00 RP 346 How India Won her Freedom Krishna Chaitanya 55.00 RP 347 How Mnjini Became a Magician Reeta Dutta Gupta 35.00 RP 348 I am Better than You Sigrun Srivastava 45.00 RP 349 I Like the World Jeyanthi Manokaran 30.00 RP 350 Jallianwala Bagh Bhisham Sahni 35.00 RP 351 Little Chopin Michal Rusinek 180.00 RP 352 Jujurana the King of Birds Anita Chauhan 90.00 OR Meenakshi & Tanmay 353 Little Elephant Throws a Party 40.00 RP Bharat 354 Little Old Woman Margaret Bhatty 40.00 RP 355 Little Wonders Lakshmi Khanna Suman 65.00 RP 356 Lost and Found ICLC 50.00 RP 357 Mad Mango A. N. Pendnekar 45.00 RP 358 Madam Rides the Bus Vallikannan 45.00 RP 359 Major Shaitan Singh Gaurav C Sawant 45.00 RP 360 Major Somnath Sharma Gaurav C Sawant 45.00 RP Kamakshi 361 Mangu's Top 35.00 RP Balasubramaniam 362 Mini Visits the Atlantic Ocean Hermindar Ohri 35.00 RP 363 Mir Space Station Violet Razeghpanah 85.00 RP 364 Mohini and the Demon Shanta Rameshwar Rao 45.00 RP 365 Mongoose Becomes King Baldev Singh 50.00 RP 366 Mottainai Grandma (HB) Mariko Shinju 315.00 OR 367 Mottainai Grandma (PB) Mariko Shinju 100.00 OR 368 Music of Hills Ranjita Biswas 60.00 OR Kamakshi 369 Muthu's Dreams 45.00 RP Balasubramaniam 370 My First Aeroplane Journey Pankaj Chaturvedi 45.00 RP 371 My First Railway Journey Mrinal Mitra 30.00 RP
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My Journey to the Magnetic 372 Preeti Sengupta 30.00 RP North Pole 373 My Umma's Sari Geeta Dharmarajan 105.00 RP 374 Neha my Sister Madhu B. Joshi 35.00 RP 375 Once in a Village H. C. Madan 40.00 RP 376 Once Upon a Time - I M. Choksi & P. M. Joshi 40.00 RP 377 Once Upon a Time - II M. Choksi & P. M. Joshi 40.00 RP 378 One Day Jagdish Joshi 60.00 RP Pranab & Smita 379 Our Tree 30.00 RP Chakravarty 380 Procession Mickey Patel 35.00 RP 381 Punti's Wedding Dipanwita Roy 55.00 RP 382 Rahul and the Dream Bat Ken Spillman 50.00 RP 383 Ramu and the Robot Arun Sedwal 55.00 RP 384 Ravan Remedy Suddhasatwa Basu 50.00 RP 385 Red and Blue Pencils ICLC 35.00 RP 386 Sammy the Snail Roopam Carroll 35.00 RP 387 Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal Gaurav C Sawant 45.00 RP 388 Sheebu-The Sheep Neetu Sharma 30.00 RP 389 Sheela and Leela Neetu Sharma 45.00 RP 390 Shera and Mithu Manorama Jafa 35.00 RP 391 Some Indian Saints Gopinath Talwalkar 40.00 RP 392 Some Street Games of India Mulk Raj Anand 45.00 RP 393 Something Special Geetika Jain 35.00 RP 394 Stories for Children Jeelani Bano 60.00 RP 395 Stories from Bapu's Life Uma Shankar Joshi 45.00 RP 396 Stories of Bakor Patel Hari Prasad Vyas 40.00 RP 397 Stories of Valour Rajendra Awasthi 40.00 RP 398 Strange Ways of Honey Bee S. I. Farooqi 50.00 RP 399 Stripes in the Jungle Geetika Jain 35.00 RP
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400 Tales for all Times Shanta Rungachary 40.00 RP 401 Tales to Make you Smile Ruskin Bond 90.00 RP 402 The Bridge at Borim Surekha Panandiker 40.00 RP 403 The Five Sisters Vernon Thomas 90.00 RP 404 The Flower and the Bee Ashok Davar 45.00 RP The Mystery of the Missing 405 Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 50.00 OR Mobile 406 The Prince and the Coral Sea Daisaku Ikeda 90.00 RP 407 The Royal Sweeper Ramendra Nath Sahu 35.00 RP 408 The Story of Appu Navakrishna Mahanta 65.00 RP 409 The Toda and the Tahr E. R. C. Davidar 40.00 RP 410 The Wise and the Wily Kala Thairani 45.00 RP 411 The Wonderful Vacation Anuradha Bhasin Jamwal 35.00 RP 412 The Wonderful World of Insects Harinder Dhanoa Motihar 55.00 RP The World of Turtles and Zai & Ramulus Whitaker 413 35.00 RP Crocodiles & Indraneil Das 414 This is My Story Viky Arya 60.00 REV 415 Tilli the Butterfly Ramesh Bakshi 45.00 RP 416 Tit for Tat Kengsam Kenglang 30.00 RP 417 Two Friends Reenie Kaur 60.00 RP 418 Tyltyl's Adventures Swapna Dutta 30.00 RP 419 Uncle Moon Forgets Counting Sanjiv Jaiswal 60.00 RP 420 Unusual Courage Abhilash Verma 50.00 RP 421 Watching Birds Jamal Ara 50.00 RP 422 What Happened! Jagdish Joshi 50.00 RP 423 What is a Tree ? Marti 40.00 RP 424 Whatever You Give Suddhasatwa Basu 35.00 RP 425 When They Were Children Thangamani 120.00 REV 426 Who is a Bigger Fool Shrikrishna Kumar Trivedi 30.00 RP 427 Why? Meenakshi Swaminathan 40.00 RP
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428 Wonder World Under Water B. F. Chhapgar 40.00 RP 429 Yellow Balloon Red Balloon Ajanta Guha Thakurta 60.00 RP North-East Study Series Select Poems of Lakshminath 430 Krishna Dulal Barua 70.00 RP Bezbaruah Popular Reader’s Series 431 What is Mathematics ? Balkrishna Shetty 190.00 RP 432 What is Science ? Sundar Sarukkai 150.00 RP Popular Science 433 Amazing Adaptation Sukanya Datta 185.00 RP P. M. Bhargava & 434 Angels, Devil and Science 190.00 RP Chandana Chakraborty 435 Astrology : Sense or Nonsense Biman Basu 95.00 RP 436 Black Holes Jayant Narlikar 80.00 RP 437 Body Clock Parul R. Sheth 155.00 RP 438 Cancer S. M. Bose 210.00 REV 439 Care of Dogs and Cats Vinod Sharma 95.00 RP 440 Challenge of Aids Khorshed M. Pavri 135.00 RP 441 Concept of Zero S. P. Deshpande 125.00 OR 442 Dental and Oral Health for All Abhijeet S. Kulkarni 115.00 RP 443 Dinosaurs of India Ashok Sahni 140.00 RP Easy Guide to Ear, Nose and S. K. Kaluskar & Sanjay 444 105.00 RP Throat Sachdeva Environmental Ethics and India's 445 Niranjan Bharadwaj 160.00 OR Perspective on Environment 446 Gene Play Parul R. Sheth 155.00 RP 447 Genetics Today Jagjit Singh 160.00 RP 448 Headache M. C. Maheshwari 115.00 RP 449 Heart Disease S. Padmavati 75.00 RP 450 How Birds Fly Satish Dhawan 80.00 RP
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Impact of Science & Technology 451 K. V. Gopalakrishnan 110.00 RP on Mankind Inventors who Revolutionised our 452 K. V. Gopalakrishnan 125.00 RP Lives 453 Learning to Live with Diabetes M. M. S. Ahuja 105.00 RP Badiuddin Khan & Hasan 454 Mantra Magic and Miracle 105.00 RP Jawaid Khan 455 Mental Disorders M. S. Bhatia 145.00 RP 456 Mercury in Medicine Abhijeet Kulkarni 140.00 RP Minerals, Mines and Environment 457 K. K. Chatterjee 115.00 RP in Human Life 458 Nano: the Next Revolution Mohan Sundararajan 310.00 RP New Forms of Carbon 459 C. N. R. Rao 105.00 RP (Nanocarbons) 460 Of Science and Scientists A. N. Kothare & Others 165.00 RP 461 Pain and Its Management Sunanda A. Karapurkar 65.00 RP 462 Petroleum : An Introduction Vijay H. Pandya 120.00 RP N. G. Dongre & Shankar 463 Physics in Ancient India 150.00 RP Gopal Nene 464 Prevention of Burns Kalpana Sood Lal 105.00 RP 465 Primer on Forest Biodiversity P. S. Ramakrishnan 105.00 RP 466 Pulmonary Tuberculosis M. P. S. Menon 180.00 RP 467 Quantum Mystery Rajat Chanda 80.00 RP Tarala Nandekar & Medha 468 Reaching Womanhood 110.00 RP S. Rajadhyaksha 469 Social Life of Plants Sukanya Datta 110.00 RP 470 Some Common Ailments Anil Aggrawal 125.00 RP 471 Space Today Mohan Sundararajan 235.00 RP 472 Special Child Manjeet Singh Bhatia 100.00 RP 473 The Brain Gomti Gopinath 85.00 RP
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The Cultural Cradle of 474 P. S. Ramakrishnan 180.00 RP Biodiversity The Internet: A Revolution in 475 Mohan Sundararajan 380.00 RP Progress Medha S. Rajadhyaksha & 476 The Secrets of Proteins 125.00 RP Sukanya Dutta 477 The Story of Helium Malti Goel 135.00 RP 478 The Strange World of Animals G. S. Unnikrishnan Nair 295.00 RP 479 The Wonder Chip K. D. Pavate 110.00 RP 480 Ways of the Weather P. A. Menon 110.00 RP Who...Question to 50 Interesting 481 Bal Phondke 190.00 RP Answers 482 Women Scientists in India Anjana Chattopadhyay 485.00 OR 483 Your Food and You K. T. Achaya 100.00 RP Popular Social Science 484 Food Security of India Suresh C. Modgal 200.00 RP Indian Agriculture since 485 G. S. Bhalla 195.00 RP Independence India's Foreign Policy Since 486 V. P. Dutt 145.00 RP Independence Medieval India : The Study of a 487 Irfan Habib 165.00 RP Civilization 488 Rebellion 1857 P. C. Joshi (Ed) 210.00 RP 489 The Partition of India Anita Singh 70.00 RP Young India Library A Primer on Yoga Theory and 490 Ramesh Bijlani 130.00 RP Practice 491 A Simple Life of Swami Vivekanand Brahmachari Amal 110.00 RP 492 Among Tigers and Tuskers Ramesh Bedi 95.00 RP 493 Buddha for the Young Sabyasachi Bhattacharya 50.00 RP
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Disasters: Short Stories Essays & 494 R. K. Bhandari 210.00 OR Anecdotes India Post : A Journey Through 495 Arvind Kumar Singh 280.00 RP Ages Inspirations from Swami 496 Shekhar Sarkar 95.00 RP Vivekananda 497 Our Environment Laeeq Futehally 110.00 RP 498 Rock Climbing Manohar Puri 135.00 RP 499 Story of the I N A S. A. Ayer 95.00 RP Swami Vivekanand on Institution 500 B. Bhattacharya 180.00 OR Building and Management The Contribution of the 501 Revolutionists in India’s Freedom Hiren Gohain 95.00 RP Struggle 502 The Glass is Half Full Kalpana Mathur 150.00 RP 503 The Unforgettable Nehru P. D. Tandon 160.00 RP 504 The Women who Inspired Me P. D. Tandon 110.00 RP GARWALI Nehru Bal Pustakalya 505 One Day Jagdish Joshi 95.00 TR 506 The Elephant & the Dog Badri Narayan 50.00 TR 507 The Sun and the Moon Varsha Das 55.00 TR HINDI Aadan Pradan Ashapoorna Devi ki Shreshtha 508 Ashapoorna Devi 120.00 RP Kahaniyan 509 Aur Kathayein Aise Bhi Krishna Kumar 115.00 RP 510 Bachpan ki Yadein Kamala Das 85.00 RP 511 Bamacharan Mitra ki Kahaniyan Shatrughna Pandav (Ed.) 80.00 RP 512 Gatha Mafassil Devesh Rai 115.00 RP
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513 Gauri Gurdev Singh Rupana 85.00 RP Harishankar Parsai : Sankalit 514 Shyam Kashyap (Ed) 120.00 RP Rachnayein Hazariprasad Dwivedi: Sankalit 515 Namvar Singh (Ed.) 80.00 RP Nibandh 516 Jal Bhitar Ek Briksha Upje Ramesh Anupam 145.00 RP 517 Jeevan Ek Natak Pannalal Patel 125.00 RP 518 Karisal Ponneelan 125.00 RP Kartar Singh Duggal ki Chuninda 519 Baldev Singh Badan (Ed.) 385.00 RP Kahaniyan 520 Kashmiri Kahaniyan Md Zama Azurda (Ed) 90.00 RP 521 Katha Punjab - II Haribhajan Singh (Ed) 185.00 RP 522 Kissa Punjab Haribhajan Singh (Ed) 75.00 RP Kulwant Singh Virk ki Chuninda 523 Jaswant Singh Virdi (Ed) 80.00 RP Kahaniyan Lekhikaon ki Drishti Mein: 524 Chandra Sadyat (Ed.) 115.00 RP Mahadevi Mamoni Raisam Goswami ki 525 Mamoni Raisam Goswami 75.00 RP Kahaniyan 526 Manager Pandey : Sankalit Nibandh Manager Pandey 140.00 RP 527 Mandir ka Haathi Omcherry N. N. Pillai 65.00 RP Mudra Rakshas : Sankalit 528 Mudra Rakesh 125.00 RP Kahaniyan 529 Naad Bindu Joginder Kairon 135.00 OR Nanak Singh ki Chuninda 530 Baldev Singh Baddan (Ed.) 120.00 RP Kahaniyan 531 Pita Aur Putr Surender Singh Narula 225.00 RP Pt. Laxmi Narain Mishra ke 532 Pt. Laxmi Narain Mishra 120.00 RP Shreshth Natak Qurattal - Ain - Haider ki Shresth 533 Qurattal-Ain-Haider 105.00 RP Kahaniyan
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Raja Radhika Raman Prasad ki 534 Kamalanand Jha (Ed.) 130.00 RP Shrestha Kahaniyan Rajendra Yadav : Sankalit 535 Rajendra Yadav 125.00 RP Kahaniyan Rajkamal Chaudhary : Sankalit 536 Devshankar Navin (Ed.) 140.00 RP Kahaniyan Ramdhari Singh Dinkar : Sankalit 537 Ramdhari Singh Dinkar 135.00 RP Nibhand 538 Samsamayik Hindi Kahaniyan Dhananjay Verma (Ed) 145.00 RP 539 Stridhan Mayanand Mishra 175.00 RP Subhadra Kumari Chauhan ki 540 Anand Prakash (Ed.) 95.00 RP Shreshtha Kahaniyan Upendernath Ashk ki Shrestha 541 Upendranath Ashk 115.00 RP Kahaniyan 542 Usha Yadav : Sankalit Kahaniyan Usha Yadav 135.00 RP 543 Vishkanya S. K. Pottekad 85.00 RP Vishnu Prabhakar Sankalit 544 Vishnu Prabhakar 105.00 RP Kahaniyan 545 Yantra Malayattoor Ramakrishnan 175.00 RP Afro-Asian Countries 546 Mauritius Amit Kumar Mishra 165.00 RP ACCU 547 The Last Ticket and Other Stories ACCU 70.00 RP 548 Together in Dramaland ACCU 105.00 RP 549 Trees : An Ecology ACCU 70.00 RP Autobiography 550 Boond Bawdi Padma Sachdev 255.00 RP Rajendra Prasad : An 551 Rajendra Prasad 350.00 RP Autobiography 552 Young India Lala Lajpat Rai 235.00 RP
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Classics 553 Bankim Chandra's Selected Essays Amitra Sudan Bhattacharya 115.00 RP Sakharam Ganesh 554 Desh ki Baat 180.00 RP Devuskar 555 Ishvasyopnishad Uma Shankar Joshi (Ed) 65.00 RP 556 Panchtantra ki Kahaniyan Bhagwan Singh (Ed) 160.00 RP 557 Pareeksha Guru Lala Srinivas Das 110.00 RP 558 Upanishadon ki Kahaniyan Bhagwan Singh (Ed) 95.00 RP Creative Learning Series Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukerjee: Ek Nand Kishore Garg & 559 270.00 OR Shikshak Namrata Sharma 560 Ek Aadhyapak ka Safarnama Ramji Dubey 90.00 RP 561 Ek tha Karvar Veena Gawankar 170.00 RP 562 Haath Milao Malayshree Hashmi 40.00 RP C. N. R. Rao & Indumati 563 Learning Science - I 190.00 RP Rao C. N. R. Rao & Indumati 564 Learning Science - IV 255.00 RP Rao 565 Pahla Adhyapak Chingiz Aitmatov 45.00 RP Play Activities for Child 566 Meena Swaminathan 190.00 RP Development 567 Rang Biranga Rangmanch Feizal Alkazi 40.00 RP 568 Shiksha ka Vahan : Kala Devi Prasad 150.00 RP 569 Srijnatmak Ganit Vijay Prakash 305.00 OR 570 Ten Little Fingers Arvind Gupta 145.00 RP 571 Totto Chan Tatsuko Kuryonagi 80.00 RP 572 Vritton ki Duniya Ravendra Kumar Ravi 75.00 RP Continuing Education Series 573 1857 ka Sangram V. S. Valinbe 35.00 RP 574 Bharat ke Nagarikon ke Adhikar Rajam Krishnan 18.00 RP
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575 Bharat ki Sansad Subhash C. Kashyap 25.00 RP 576 Gaban Premchand 45.00 RP 577 Gajarghas ki Kahani Dr. Riti Thapar Kapoor 30.00 RP 578 Hamara Swasthya Shyam Ashtekar 40.00 RP 579 Hamari Azadi ki Kahani Bipan Chandra 30.00 RP Jail se Likhe Gaye Patra Evam 580 Devesh Chandra (Comp.) 50.00 RP Anya Lekh 581 Mahajogi Sri Aurobindo Manoj Das 35.00 RP 582 Raja Rammohan Roy Bijit Kumar Dutt 40.00 RP Rastranirmaan ke Teen Tata 583 Jai Nandan 35.00 RP Sapoot 584 Samata ke Samarthak Ambedkar Vasant Moon 55.00 RP 585 Songs of Freedom Movement Devesh Chandra 35.00 RP 586 Vigyan Vela Mein — 230.00 OR Folklore Ashok Kumar Mishra & 587 Aranyara Swara 95.00 RP Girish Das 588 Bastar ki Lok Kathayein Lala Jagdalpuri (Ed) 100.00 RP 589 Bhojpuri Lok Katha Mithileshwar 85.00 RP 590 Bihar: Indradhanushy Sanskriti Mridula Sinha 340.00 OR Himachal Pradesh ki Lok 591 Sudarshan Vashist 195.00 RP Kathayein 592 Kahaniyan Kahavaton ki Pratap Anan 80.00 RP Ayodhya Prasad Kumar 593 Lokkala Navneet 240.00 OR (Ed) 594 Odisha ki Lok Kathayein Mahendra Kumar Mishra 115.00 RP Purvottar: Aadiwasi Srijan Mithak 595 Ramanika Gupta (Ed) 120.00 RP Evam Lok Kathayein 596 Saawan Sukhey Jyestha Hare Nisha Satyajit 185.00 OR 597 Sindh ki Lok Kathayen Rashmi Ramani (Ed) 65.00 RP
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598 Turangam Ghanshyam Gupt 185.00 RP 599 When Hippo was Hairy Nick Greaves 200.00 RP 600 When the World was Young Verrier Elwin 70.00 RP General 601 Afnasi Nikitin ki Bharat Yatra Pankaj Chaturvedi (Ed) 35.00 RP 602 Akashwani Sahitya Sampada- Part II Compilation 415.00 OR 603 Akashwani Sahitya Sampada-1 Compilation 450.00 OR 604 Akashwani Sahitya Sampada-Part - III Compilation 400.00 OR 605 Amar Shahid Sardar Bhagat Singh Jatindranath Saniyal 170.00 RP 606 Bernier ki Bharat Yatra Bernier 100.00 RP Bhakti Parampara ka Prachwadi 607 Tripti Shrivastav 205.00 OR Paath 608 Bharat ke Wicketkeepers Surya Prakash Chaturvedi 100.00 RP 609 Bhartiya Sanskritik Virasat Sudarshan Kumar Kapoor 90.00 RP 610 Education for Social Change Sucheta Mahajan 60.00 RP 611 Episodes in the Life of Akbar Shireen Moosri 105.00 RP 612 Freedom Struggle Bipin Chandra & Others 95.00 RP 613 Gandhi aur Hindi Rakesh Pandey 480.00 RP Kamal Kishore Goenka 614 Gandhi Bhasha Lipi Vichaar Kosh 580.00 OR (Ed) Gandhi Patel : Patra aur Bhashan 615 Neerja Singh (Ed) 105.00 RP Sah 616 Garh Chanakya Veer Puriya Ji Janratna Naithaini 205.00 OR Gond: Uttpatti, Etihaas, aur 617 Anuradha Paul 155.00 RP Sanskriti 618 Himalaya mein Vivekanand Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank 195.00 RP 619 Kabir : Sakhi aur Sabad Purushottam Agarwal 150.00 RP 620 Kalapani ka Etihasik Dastavez Ramchandra Sharma 50.00 RP 621 Kumbh ke Mele mein Mangalwasi Arvind Mishra 65.00 RP 622 Lokgiton aur Giton mein 1857 Manager Pandey (Ed) 140.00 RP
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623 Madan Mohan Malviya ke Vichaar Sameer Pathak (Ed) 270.00 RP 624 My Little India Manoj Das 115.00 RP 625 Neele Barfile Swapanlok Mein Shekhar Pathak 160.00 RP 626 Pankh Kalam Gopal Chhotray 105.00 RP 627 Parvat Parvat Basti Basti Chandi Prasad Bhatt 135.00 RP 628 Parwaz-E-Gazal Kailash Guru Swami 140.00 RP Patjhar mein Europe tatha anya 629 Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari 170.00 OR Yatra Pen Portraits and Tributes by 630 U. S. Mohan Rao 75.00 RP Gandhi 631 Prabodh Chandrodaya Shri Krishna Mishra Yati 120.00 OR 632 Purvottar ki Aadivasi Kahaniyan Ramanika Gupta (Ed) 90.00 RP 633 Rajbhasha ke Roop mein Hindi Nishant Jain 130.00 OR 634 Rastrabhasha aur Bharat-Bharti Acharya Raghubir 215.00 OR 635 Saat Bhartiya Sant : Jeevan-Darshan Baldev Bansi 95.00 RP 636 Sant Rajjab Baldev Bansi 150.00 RP 637 Soft Stone Shilpkala Pratap Anand 145.00 RP 638 Sur Jo Saje Rajesh Kumar Vyas 230.00 RP 639 Talash Olympic Swaran ki Arun Kumar Pandya 180.00 RP 640 The Mahatma and the Poet Sabyasachi Bhattacharya 120.00 RP 641 Tiyavelluvar Tirukural Jeewan Path Anand Kumar Pyasi (Tr) 385.00 RP 642 Virley Dost Kabeer Ke Kailash Narayan Tiwari 155.00 RP 643 Vishwa Cricket aur Bharat Surya Prakash Chaturvedi 165.00 RP Golden Jubilee Anthologies 644 Desil Bayana Taranand Viyogi (Ed) 165.00 RP Drishyalekh : Swatantyottar Hindi 645 Devendraraj Ankur (Ed) 305.00 RP Natak India-the Land and the People 646 Ancient Indian Costumes Roshan Alkazi 85.00 RP 647 Andaman & Nicobar Island B. R. Tamta 105.00 RP
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648 Ann Jal Arun Kumar 185.00 RP 649 Arunachal ka Aadikaleen Itihaas L. N. Chakravarthy 110.00 RP 650 Bharat ki Nadiyan Radhakant Bharati 130.00 RP 651 Bharat mein Manavadhikar Subhash Sharma 130.00 RP 652 Bharatiya Aadiwasi Jeewan Hari Ram Meena 90.00 RP 653 Common Birds Laeeq Futehally 90.00 RP 654 Common Indian Snakes Romulus Whitakar 95.00 RP 655 Everyday Indian Processed Foods K. T. Achaya 105.00 RP 656 Fishes Mary Chandy 145.00 RP 657 Ganna: Utpadan aur Upyog A. K. Srivastav 190.00 RP 658 Goa Olivinho Gomes 130.00 RP D. C. Verma & Sukhbir 659 Haryana 115.00 RP Singh 660 Himalayan Travels Ramnath Pasricha 155.00 RP 661 Hindustani Music B. C. Deva 165.00 RP 662 Indian Painting C. Sivaramamurti 100.00 RP 663 Insect Pests of Crops S. Pradhan 140.00 RP 664 Jammu and Kashmir Somnath Dhar 210.00 RP Krishna Kumar Kashyap & 665 Mithila Lokchitra 180.00 RP Sashibala 666 Musical Instruments B. C. Deva 80.00 RP 667 Our Constitution Subhash Kashyap 195.00 RP 668 Our Parliament Subhash Kashyap 130.00 RP 669 Performance Tradition in India Suresh Awasthi 125.00 RP 670 Plantation Crops K. V. Peter 260.00 RP 671 Public Administration in India Padma Ramachandran 125.00 RP 672 Traditional Indian Theatre Kapila Vatsyayan 215.00 RP 673 Vidhan Mandal A. K. Pyasi 200.00 RP Vidhyasagar Nautiyal Sankalit 674 Vidhyasagar Nautiyal 135.00 RP Kahaniyan
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675 Women in Indian Society Neera Desai & Usha Thakhar 105.00 RP 676 Women in Indian Society Neera Desai & Usha Thakhar 110.00 RP Indian Literature Series 677 Ajneya : Pratinidhi Nibandh Krishna Dutt Paliwal (Ed) 165.00 RP 678 Kahani Meda Gaon Ki Milind Bokli 170.00 RP Gopal Singh Nepali : Sankalit Nand Kishore Nandan 679 115.00 RP Kavitayein (Ed) 680 Gyan Chaturvedi: Sanklit Vyang Gyan Chaturvedi 225.00 RP 681 Hindi ki Aarambhik Kahaniyan Ganga Prasad Vimal 120.00 RP 682 Hridayesh : Sankalit Kahaniyan Hridayesh 160.00 RP 683 Mahip Singh: Sankalit Kahaniyan Mahip Singh 135.00 RP 684 Mamta Kalia: Sankalit Kahaniyan Mamta Kalia 155.00 RP 685 Nagarjuna : Chayanit Kavitayen Manager Pandey 140.00 RP 686 Pankaj Bist: Sankalit Kahaniyan Pankaj Bist 130.00 RP 687 Pushpa Saxena: Sankalit Kahaniyan Pushpa Saxena 195.00 RP Ramdaras Mishra : Sankalit 688 Ramdaas Mishra 145.00 RP Kahaniyan 689 Ravindra Kalia : Sankalit Kahaniyan Ravindra Kalia 145.00 RP Usha Kiran Khan: Sankalit 690 Usha Kiran Khan 135.00 RP Kahaniyan 691 Chandrakanta: Sankalit Kahniya Chandrakanta 175.00 RP 692 Harish Naval Sankalit Vyang Harish Naval 150.00 RP Mahesh Darpan Sankalit 693 Mahesh Darpan 255.00 OR Kahaniyan Malyalam Bhasha Sahitya aur 694 K. Vanja 160.00 RP Sanskar 695 Nazir Akbarabadi Ehwal O Intikhab 140.00 RP 696 Sant Paltu Das Baldev Bansi 135.00 RP 697 Suresh Uniyal: Sreshth Kahaniya Suresh Uniyal 205.00 RP 698 Teen Beesi Paar Nand Bharadwaj (Ed.) 255.00 RP
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Urmila Shirish ki Srestha 699 Urmila Shirish 185.00 RP Kahaniyan National Biography 700 Amritlal Sheth Varsha Das 110.00 TR 701 Baba Amte : Khushbu ka Ahsas Ashok Gujarati 150.00 RP 702 Baba Kharak Singh Mohinder Singh 70.00 RP 703 Birbal Sahni Shakti M. Gupta 65.00 RP 704 Dayal Chandra Soni Ramesh Thanvi 150.00 OR 705 Deshbhakt Birsa Valmiki Singh 55.00 RP Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad 706 Valmiki Prasad Singh 125.00 RP Jeevan Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad 707 Valmiki Prasad Singh 125.00 RP Jeevan 708 Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Vasant Moon 115.00 RP 709 Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Vasant Moon 120.00 RP 710 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Indumati Kelkar 170.00 RP 711 Durgadas Rathore Rajendra Bhatt 80.00 RP Gadar Party Nayak : Kartar Singh 712 Chaman Lal 70.00 RP Sar 713 Gandhi : A Life Krishna Kriplani 115.00 RP 714 Guru Ravidas Acharya Prithvi Singh Azad 50.00 RP 715 Harsh V. D. Gangal 50.00 RP 716 Indira Gandhi Inder Malhotra 105.00 RP 717 Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar — 65.00 RP 718 Jai Prakash Narayan Sudhanshu Ranjan 130.00 RP 719 Jai Prakash Narayan Sudhanshu Ranjan 140.00 RP Tarkatheerta Laxman 720 Jotiba Phule 185.00 RP Shastri Joshi 721 Jyoti Charita Namdev 85.00 RP 722 Kabir Parasnath Tiwari 55.00 RP
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723 Kunwar Singh aur 1857 ki Kranti Subhash Sharma 70.00 RP 724 Lal Bahadur Shastri Rajendra Bharati 50.00 RP 725 Lokmanya Tilak G. P. Pradhan 80.00 RP 726 Mokshagundam Visvasvaraya V. S. Narayana Rao 80.00 RP 727 Nana Saheb Peshva Suresh Sharma 70.00 RP 728 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Sisir Kumar Bose 90.00 RP 729 P. C. Joshi Gargi Chakravartty 75.00 RP 730 Ram Manohar Lohia Indumati Kelkar 100.00 RP 731 Rameshwari Nehru Kamlesh Mohan 205.00 RP 732 Rani Chennamma Sadashiva Wodeyar 70.00 RP 733 Rani Lakshmibai Vrindavan Lal Verma 65.00 RP Santimay & Enakshi 734 Satyendra Nath Bose 80.00 RP Chatterjee 735 Senapati Bapat Y. D. Phadke 80.00 RP 736 Sheikh Nizamuddin Aulia Khaliq Ahmed Nizami 65.00 RP 737 Shri Vallabhacharya Vijendra Snatak 55.00 RP 738 Sri Aurobindo Navajata 140.00 REV 739 Srinivasa Ramanujan Suresh Ram 45.00 RP 740 Tatya Tope Indumati Sheorye 60.00 RP 741 The Fall of a Sparrow Salim Ali 145.00 RP 742 Vinoba Nirmala Deshpande 80.00 RP Nehru Bal Pustakalya 743 A Friend Forever Aindrila Mitra 45.00 RP 744 A House of Bamboo Neera Jain 35.00 RP 745 A House with a Terrace Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 60.00 RP 746 A Story about Water Ravi Paranjape 30.00 RP 747 A Tale of Tails Ramendra Kumar 55.00 RP 748 A Trip to Heaven Leelawati Bhagwat 40.00 RP 749 A Visit to the City Market Manjula Padmanabham 35.00 RP
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750 A Visit to the Zoo Sanat Surti 35.00 RP 751 A Voice in the Jungle Jagdish Joshi 35.00 RP Aadmi aur Parchhai va anya 752 Rajeev Tambe 45.00 RP Kahaniyan 753 Aaj Bhi Khare Hay Talab Anupam Mishra 70.00 RP 754 Aankhon Dekhi Gijubhai Badheka 70.00 RP 755 Amiya Prabhat 55.00 OR 756 Anandi's Rainbow Usha Joshi 45.00 RP 757 Apna Ghar Kamna Singh 80.00 RP 758 As They Saw India K. C. Khanna 35.00 RP 759 Bablu ki Veerta Nirbhaya Kumar 35.00 RP 760 Babool ka Bhoot Gurdial Singh 60.00 RP 761 Baby ka Ek Din Om Prakash Kashyap 50.00 OR 762 Bansuri ke Sur Meenakshi Swami 40.00 OR 763 Bedam Beduma Gijubhai Badheka 65.00 RP 764 Bhartiya Sangeet ki Parampara Manjari Joshi 65.00 RP 765 Bhondu aur Bholu Vernon Thomas 55.00 RP 766 Birju ki Musibat Soma Kaushik 45.00 RP 767 Budha Ghadiyal Pushpa Singh 35.00 RP 768 Busy Ants Pulak Biswas 35.00 RP 769 Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Gaurav C. Sawant 55.00 RP 770 Chabar Chabar Gijubhai Badheka 65.00 RP 771 Chalava Mrudala Garg 145.00 RP 772 Chalo Chand ki Aur Tang Sivrasan 25.00 RP 773 Chanda Gintee Bhul Gaya Sanjiv Jaiswal 60.00 RP 774 Chatur Baaj Baldev Singh 50.00 RP 775 Chaturai ka Puraskar Rakesh Chakra 25.00 RP 776 Chhoti Chinti ki Badi Dawat Kusumlata Singh 45.00 RP 777 Chhutki Renu Chauhan 30.00 OR
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778 Chinu, Minu and Gogo Manorama Jafa 40.00 RP Chitra Mugdal ki Chuninda Bal 779 Chitra Mudgal 105.00 OR Kahaniya 780 Chor Machaye Shor Gijubhai Badheka 70.00 RP 781 Chuha Saat Poonchhon Wala Gijubhai Badheka 60.00 RP Company Quarter Master 782 Gaurav C. Sawant 40.00 RP Havildar Abdul Hamid 783 Dard ka Rishta Nasira Sharma 40.00 RP 784 Dharidar Bagh ka Naach Dilip Kumar Barua 45.00 RP 785 Diwali Ravi Paranjape 25.00 RP Dr Shriprasad ki Chuninda 786 Shri Prasad 110.00 RP Kahaniyan Dr. Hari Krishna Devsare ki 787 Hari Krishna Devsare 115.00 RP Chuninda Kahaniyan 788 Ek thi Bakri Parul Batra 35.00 RP 789 Festival of Eid Premchand 35.00 RP 790 Fir Khil gaye Phool Kusumlata Singh 40.00 RP 791 Frog and Snakes Ganesh Haloi 25.00 RP 792 Fu-Ku : An Alien Jagdish Joshi 45.00 RP 793 Ghar ki Khoj Hemant Kumar 35.00 RP Guru Govind Singh ke Jeevan se 794 Pritam Singh 45.00 RP Paanch Kahaniyan 795 Haathi aur Bhanvre ki Dosti T. R. Rajesh 45.00 RP 796 Hakka Bakka Prayag Shukla 30.00 RP 797 Hamara Natak Uma Anand (Comp) 50.00 RP 798 Hanged for their Patriotism R. K. Tandon 150.00 RP 799 Hariyali aur Pani Rameshwar Kambhoj 35.00 OR 800 Hariyali ki Rani Pratap Sehgal 35.00 RP 801 How Films are Made K. A. Abbas 30.00 RP 802 How India Won her Freedom Krishna Chaitanya 50.00 RP
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803 I Like the World Jeyanthi Manokaran 30.00 RP Inventions that Changed the 804 Mir Najabat Ali 35.00 RP World-II 805 Ison ka Safar M. I. Siddiqui 35.00 OR 806 Jagey Parvatvasi Shekhar Pathak 30.00 RP 807 Jaise ko Taisa Gijubhai Badheka 30.00 RP 808 Jalianwala Bagh Bisham Sahni 35.00 RP 809 Jeetenge Hum Sabir Hussain 90.00 RP 810 Jorasanko House Lila Majumdar 35.00 RP 811 Jungle mein Mangal Kiran Tamuly 45.00 RP 812 Kavya Makes up her Mind Ramesh Brijlani 60.00 RP 813 Khel Khel Mein Bindu Agarwal 40.00 RP 814 Khel Khel mein Ganit Avir Ushil 45.00 RP 815 Kya Hua ? Meenakshi Swami 45.00 RP 816 Lal Pari Ranjana Phatepurkar 45.00 RP 817 Lalu and the Red Kite Ashish Sengupta 25.00 RP 818 Loo Loo ki Sanak Divik Ramesh 75.00 RP 819 Maan ke Saman aur Kaun Kengsam Kenglam 55.00 RP 820 Madhumakhi ke Anokhe Kaam S. I. Faaruqui 50.00 RP 821 Madhumakhiyon ki Vapsi Srikrishna Trivedi 115.00 RP 822 Mahabharat Kutumba Rao 35.00 RP Nirankar Dev Sevak & 823 Mahke Sari Gali Gali 55.00 RP Krishna Kumar 824 Major Shaitan Singh Gaurav C. Sawant 45.00 RP 825 Major Somnath Sharma Gaurav C. Sawant 45.00 RP Kamakshi 826 Mangu's Top 35.00 RP Balasubramaniam 827 Mera Pehla Havai Safar Pankaj Chaturvedi 50.00 RP 828 Metro ka Maza Pankaj Chaturvedi 35.00 RP 829 Mitha and her Magic Shoes B. G. Gujjarappa 35.00 RP
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830 Mout ke Changul Mein Prem Kishore Srivastav 120.00 RP 831 Munia Rani Gijubhai Badheka 55.00 RP 832 Muthu's Dreams Kamakshi Balasubramaniam 40.00 RP 833 Nakal bin Akal Gijubhai Radheka 70.00 RP 834 Nanha Paudha Zamar Jalil 35.00 RP 835 Nanhay Mendhak ki Sair Amar Goswami 30.00 RP 836 Nanhe Suraj Jaswant Singh Virdi 35.00 RP Natkhat Kappu ke Ajab Anokhe 837 Prakash Manu 135.00 RP Karname 838 Neha my Sister Madhu B. Joshi 25.00 RP 839 Our Body Ramesh Bijlani 40.00 RP 840 Our Water Birds Ayodhya Prasad Singh 85.00 RP 841 Paheli Jagdish Joshi 45.00 RP 842 Parinam aur Sone ki Tikiya Sitesh Alok 45.00 RP 843 Piu aur Uske Jadui Dost Sorit Gupta 35.00 RP Prakash Manu ki Chuninda Bal 844 Prakash Manu 100.00 RP Kahaniyan 845 Premchand Amrit Rai 30.00 RP 846 Pudiyon ki Gathari Krishna Kumar 70.00 RP 847 Pyare Bhai Ramsahay Swayam Prakash 80.00 RP 848 Rahul and the Dream Bat Ken Spilman 55.00 TR 849 Ravan Anjani Sharma 35.00 RP 850 Red & Blue Pencil ICLC 40.00 RP 851 Rohanta and Nandriya Krishna Chaitanya 40.00 RP 852 Saat Suraj Sattavan Tare Suryanath Singh 135.00 RP 853 Sapna ek Machhali ka Zebunissa Haya 40.00 RP 854 Science and You P. J. Lavakare 90.00 RP Second Lieutenant Arun 855 Gaurav C. Sawant 45.00 RP Khetrapal 856 Set me Free Ashish Sengupta 25.00 RP
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857 Shera aur Mitthu Manorama Jafa 35.00 RP 858 Some Street Games of India Mulk Raj Anand 45.00 RP 859 Sourmandal ki Sair Devendra Mewari 70.00 RP 860 Suraj Chanda Sath Sath Sanjiv Jaiswal 40.00 RP 861 Swami and his Friends R. K. Narayan 80.00 RP 862 Tails Hydrose Aaluva 25.00 RP Tenali Ramkrishna ki 863 G. Ragavayya 80.00 RP Chamatkarik Ka 864 The Balloon D. T. Padekar 25.00 RP 865 The Bridge at Borim Surekha Panandiker 40.00 RP 866 The Colourful World of Flags K. V. Singh 110.00 RP 867 The Crystal Cave Arup Kumar Dutta 40.00 RP 868 The King who Played Marbles H. C. Madan 45.00 RP 869 The Magician Vishakha 30.00 RP 870 The Mango Birds Deepa Agarwal 35.00 RP 871 The Prince of Ayodhya Hansa Mehta 35.00 RP 872 The Rainbow Usha Joshi 35.00 RP 873 The Story of a Mango Debasish Deb 25.00 RP 874 The Stowaway Melanie Sequiera 30.00 RP The Sultan's Choice and Other 875 Kala Thairani 70.00 RP Stories 876 The Sun and the Moon Varsha Das 35.00 RP 877 The Sunfairies Swapna Dutta 35.00 RP 878 This is My Story Viky Arya 35.00 RP 879 This is Rajasthan S Sen Roy 25.00 RP 880 Titli & the Music of Hope ICLC 35.00 RP 881 Vimanan Sau Varsh Vijay Kumar Srivastav 95.00 RP Vishwa Prasidh Heeray aur 882 K. V. Singh 80.00 RP Jawaharat 883 Vo Tees Din Monica Gupta 190.00 RP
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Neo-literates 884 Aa Gai Dusri Simran Prem Gorkhi 25.00 RP 885 Aankhen Khul Gai Kasi Willwan 20.00 RP 886 Aao Bank Chalen Ranjan Rai 20.00 OR 887 Aap ka Soochane ka Adhikar Abha Singhal Johsi 20.00 RP 888 Ab Pachhtaye Hot Kya Rajkamal Naik 18.00 OR 889 Aisa Kyon Bal Krishan Bokil 20.00 RP 890 Alha Udal Devisharan Singh Gramin 17.00 RP 891 Andh Vishwas ki Payal P. C. Lal Yadav 18.00 OR 892 Apna Rasta Lo Baba Kashinath Singh 19.00 RP 893 Arghyadan ki Bela Ranvijay Rao 25.00 OR 894 Bacteria G. Jaisilam 25.00 RP 895 Badhiya Padosi Ishwar Petlikar 20.00 TR 896 Badi ho Rahi hai Ladki Raghuveer Sahay 20.00 RP 897 Bakri ka Bachcha Sandeep Shrivastava 18.00 RP 898 Balak ki Seekh Sudarshan Vasisht 20.00 RP 899 Bandhua Mazdoor Ganesh Kher 25.00 RP 900 Betiyan Kamlesh Vyas Kamal 20.00 RP 901 Budhiya ka Sapna Satish Upadhay 20.00 RP 902 Budi Kaki Prem chand 25.00 RP 903 Chander ka Sukh Sitesh Alok 19.00 RP 904 Dande ka Dar Rajulkar Raj 17.00 RP 905 Dossri Maa ka Beta Vinodini Neelkanth 25.00 OR Durghatnayen Hone par Kya 906 Rekha Chaturvedi 30.00 RP Karen ? 907 Ek Gaon Jagatpur Krishna Kumar 20.00 RP 908 Merry Frida Bedi Manorama Diwan 18.00 RP 909 Galti ka Ehsas Ashwa Ghosh 20.00 RP 910 Gaon ki Beti Sandeep Srajan 18.00 RP
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911 Ghar Laut Chalo Meenakshi Swami 19.00 RP 912 Govind Guru Jyoti Punj 45.00 RP Gramin Rojgar Guarantee 913 Nikhil De & Others 45.00 RP Adhiniyam 914 Hum Honge Kaamyaab ek Din Lalit Kishore Mandora 15.00 RP 915 Is Hath de us Hath Le Abha Jha 18.00 RP 916 Jadu ka Mantar Ramakant Kant 30.00 RP 917 Jagti Aankho ka Sapna Kulwant Kocchar 19.00 RP 918 Jangal ka Beta Manisha Vats 20.00 OR 919 Jhooth ka Parinam Surendra Dubey 17.00 RP 920 Kajri Vishwasi Ekka 18.00 OR 921 Kamli ka Dushman Pushpa Saxena 17.00 RP 922 Kanoon ke Fayde Meenal Dixit 30.00 RP 923 Kewat Sandesh: Kanker ke Gandhi Pardesi Ram Sharma 25.00 RP 924 Kheni ek Jahar Omkar Sharma Nirala 20.00 RP 925 Kuraj Bandhi Gaay Inderdan Detha 35.00 RP 926 Machhli ki Aakhen Zakia Mashhadi 18.00 RP 927 Mahila Padh Likh Le To Varsha Das (Comp.) 25.00 RP 928 Mallika Noorjahan Manorama Diwan 17.00 RP 929 Manav Sharir Ramesh Bijlani 30.00 RP 930 Mat Ro Sukhiya Manorama Diwan 19.00 RP 931 Mazduri ki Potali Rajendra Joshi 18.00 OR 932 Mukti ka Marg Anita Choudhary 20.00 RP 933 Mukti ka Marg Anita Choudhary 20.00 RP 934 Neetu ka Samman Monica Gaur 18.00 OR 935 Nek Abhiyan Janardan Mishra 20.00 RP 936 Pagal Maut Kahen ya Rabbies Udaiveer Singh Rana 35.00 RP 937 Paryavaran ki Pujarin Ramashankar Chanchal 25.00 TR 938 Pati Patni Nishat Farooque 19.00 RP
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939 Pustak ki Dukaan Pushpa Singh Yisen 17.00 RP 940 Pustak Mera Mitra Kamna Jha 30.00 RP 941 Radio wali Cycle Varsha Rawal 18.00 OR 942 Raees Syeed Javed Hasan 17.00 RP 943 Raja ke Do Seengh Rishi Mohan Shrivastava 20.00 RP 944 Ramayan Hansa Mehta 40.00 RP 945 Sage Baap ka Beta Shambhu Prasad Desai 20.00 OR 946 Suman ki Jeet Rajulkar Raj 20.00 RP 947 Tara Rachna Siddha 25.00 RP 948 Teen Kahaniyan Panchtantra se Vinita Aggarwal 17.00 RP 949 Teen Sawal Leo Tolstoy 18.00 RP 950 Turant Upchaar Yastish Aggarwal 30.00 RP 951 Vigyan aur Bharat Prabhakar Lavkare 45.00 RP 952 Vigyan ke Uphaar Mir Nazabat Ali 30.00 RP 953 Vyaktigat Swachchata Kiran Parmar 25.00 RP North-East Study Series 954 Mera Jeewan Meri Kahani Sharmista Pritam 175.00 RP Popular Science 955 Aapki Sehat Vijay Mittal 250.00 OR 956 Aapki Sehat Vijay Mittal 250.00 REV 957 Adbhut Jivan Vilakshan Ganit Mahesh Dubey 205.00 OR 958 Ankhen hai to Jahan hai Premchandra Swarnkar 180.00 OR 959 Challenge of Aids Khorshed M. Pavri 195.00 RP Ecology and Sustainable 960 P. S. Ramakrishnan 215.00 TR Development S. Chatterjee & T. V. 961 Einstein and His Ideas 95.00 RP Venkateshwaran S. Chatterjee & T. V. 962 Einstein and His Ideas 100.00 RP Venkateshwaran
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Endangered Animals of India and 963 S. M. Nair 85.00 RP their Conservation 964 Epilepsy M. C. Maheshwari 95.00 RP 965 Gandh Samved Sarada Bulchand 70.00 RP 966 How Birds Fly Satish Dhawan 90.00 RP Impact of Science and Technology 967 K. V. Gopalakrishanan 130.00 RP on Mankind 968 It Happened Tomorrow Bal Phondke (Ed) 145.00 RP Koshikaon, Angon ka Vilakshan 969 Shri Gopal Kabra 120.00 OR Sansar 970 Man Inside the Sea B. F. Chhapgar 110.00 RP 971 Nano : The Next Revolution Mohan Sundararajan 120.00 RP 972 Petroleum Vijay H. Pandya 170.00 TR 973 Plastic Chintan 55.00 RP Preservation of Art Objects & 974 O. P. Agarwal 100.00 RP Library Materials Primer on Characterising Bio- 975 P. S. Ramakrishnan 100.00 RP Diversity Partha Gosh & Dipankar 976 Riddles in your Tea Cup 70.00 RP Home 977 Ravishing Radiance Bal Phondke 120.00 TR 978 Science of the Ocean A. N. P. Ummerkutty 120.00 RP J. S. Pasricha & Ramji 979 Skin and Hair 115.00 RP Gupta 980 Space Today Mohan Sundararajan 230.00 RP 981 Swastha Rakshak Chikitsa Khem Bhai 150.00 RP 982 The Great Aviation Story R. K. Murthi 85.00 RP 983 The Story of Man Biman Basu 85.00 RP 984 The Telecom Story Mohan Sundararajan 150.00 RP 985 Versatile Vaccines Cheena Chawla 250.00 TR
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986 Vigyan ka Kramik Vikas Ramdas Chaudhury 200.00 RP 987 Vishwa ke Prasiddh Beejganitagya Mahesh Dubey 145.00 RP 988 Your Food and You K. T. Achaya 70.00 RP Popular Social Science 989 1857-Kranti va Krantidhara A. K. Gandhi 130.00 RP 990 Akali Andolan Mohinder Singh 125.00 RP Azadi ka Andolan aur Bhartiya 991 Santimoy Ray 90.00 RP Muslim Bhartiya Chintan Parampara ke 992 Prayag Narayan Tripathi 225.00 OR Vahak Maitri Krishna Raj & 993 Bhartiya Mahila Kissan 90.00 RP Aruna Kanchi Bhartiya Rajneeti ko Pandit deen I.L.A. Tripathi Dixit & 994 215.00 OR Dayal ka Yogdhan P.N. Tripathi 995 Condition of Indian Peasantry G. S. Bhalla 85.00 RP 996 Gram Vikas aur Samaj Anjani Kumar Jha 280.00 OR Indian Security in Turbulent 997 Jasjit Singh 190.00 TR World Loktantra ke Utsav ki Ankahi 998 S. Y. Qureshi 445.00 OR Kahani Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: 999 Kamal Kishore Goyanka 230.00 OR Vyakti Darshan 1000 Panidar Samaj Aman Namra 160.00 RP 1001 Rastriyata aur Samajvad Acharya Narendradev 270.00 RP 1002 Right to Information Act 2005 Suchi Panda & Shekar Singh 55.00 RP 1003 Sansmritiyan Shiv Verma 135.00 RP MLPY 1004 Rani Kamlapati Indira Dangi 100.00 OR 1005 Ya se Yashaswini Ya se Yatra Yashwini Pande 155.00 OR 1006 Johdi Kaushal Pawar 140.00 OR
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National Biography 1857 ka Lok Sangram aur Rani 1007 Pramod Bhargav 170.00 RP Laxmi 1008 Ahilyabai Hiralal Sharma 160.00 RP 1009 Rani Gaidinalyu Jagdamba Mal 195.00 RP Navlekhan Mala 1010 Funny Dhaba Anuj Tyagi 120.00 OR Shatrughan Prasad & A. K. 1011 Navlekhan Hindi Kahaniyan 175.00 RP Bagat 1012 Sampatti Shastra Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi 265.00 RP Vaishvikaran ki Dor mein 1013 Gaurav Tyagi 95.00 RP Samachar Patra World Literature Series 1014 Albela Albeli Shakespeare 60.00 RP Young India Library 1015 All about Photography Ashok Dilwali 230.00 RP 1016 Among Tigers and Tuskers Ramesh Bedi 75.00 RP Antarashtriya Hind Mahasagar 1017 Shubrata Mishra 210.00 OR Abhiyan Bharat ke Pratham Rastrapati Dr. 1018 Valmiki Chaudhury 100.00 RP Rajendra Prasad 1019 Bharat mein Patrakarita Alok Mehta 160.00 RP 1020 Bharat mein Vigyapan Pradip Saurabh & Manushi 150.00 RP Bhartiya Dak : Sadiyon ka 1021 Arvind Kumar Singh 210.00 RP Safarnama 1022 Elephant : The Lord of the Jungle Ramesh Bedi 95.00 RP 1023 Jayja Jaadu Jagat ka Diljasp 70.00 RP 1024 Our Environment Laeeq Futehally 105.00 RP Soochna Prodyogiki ke Daur mein 1025 Vinita Singhal 85.00 RP Career
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1026 Story of the I N A S. A. Ayer 70.00 RP 1027 The Unforgettable Nehru P. D. Tandon 120.00 RP 1028 The Way to Athletic Gold Eric Prabhakar 150.00 RP Voluntary Action and Gandhian 1029 D. K. Oza 55.00 RP Approach KANNADA Aadan Pradan 1030 Hindi Kahaniyana Namwar Singh (Ed.) 150.00 RP 1031 Kissa Punjab Harbhajan Singh (Ed.) 80.00 RP ACCU 1032 Stories from Asia Today ACCU 75.00 RP Creative Learning Series 1033 Divaswapna Gijubhai Badheka 70.00 RP 1034 Totto Chan Tetsuko Kuryonagi 100.00 RP General 1035 Uttara Karnatakada Sufi Santharu Fakir Muhammad Katwadi 325.00 OR India- the Land and the people 1036 Indian Painting C. Sivaramamurti 125.00 RP 1037 Our Judiciary B. R. Agarwala 110.00 RP 1038 Our Parliament Subhash C. Kashyap 125.00 RP National Biography 1039 Amar Shahid Bhagat Singh Jitendra Sanyal 175.00 RP Beyond the Giant : Personal 1040 D. R. Pendse 320.00 TR Insight into the life of J.R.D Tata 1041 D V Gundappa Nilathahalli Kasturi 85.00 RP 1042 Mokshagundam Vishveshwaraiya V. S. Narayana Rao 65.00 RP N. S. Lakshminarayana 1043 Santakavi Shishunala Sharif Saheb 55.00 RP Bhatta 1044 Shankaracharya T. M. P. Mahadevan 60.00 RP 1045 Sri Purandaradasaru V. Sitaramiah 70.00 RP
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1046 The Fall of Sparrow Salim Ali 170.00 RP 1047 Tipu Sultan B. Sheikh Ali 55.00 RP Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 1048 A Trip to the Mountain Swapna Dutta 40.00 TR 1049 A Voice in the Jungle Jagdish Joshi 40.00 RP 1050 An Ancient Tale from Andaman Anvita Abbi 45.00 TR Anthology of Kannada Short 1051 Vaidehi 85.00 RP Stories for Children 1052 Nine Little Birds N. T. Rajeev 50.00 TR 1053 Quakes and Flames Ruskin Bond 40.00 RP Neo-Literate 1054 Paryavaran ki Pujarin Ramashankar Chanchal 25.00 TR KUMAONI Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 1055 One Day Jagdish Joshi 95.00 TR 1056 The Elephant & the Dog Badri Narayan 50.00 TR 1057 The Sun & the Moon Varsha Das 55.00 TR MALAYALAM Aadan Pradan Arun Kumar 1058 Ekushti Bangla Galpa 140.00 RP Mukhopadhyay (Ed.) 1059 Jayakanthan Short Stories Jayakanthan 120.00 RP Creative Learning Series 1060 Education for Creative Living Tsunesaburo Makiguchi 165.00 RP Folklore 1061 When the World was Young Verrier Elwin 75.00 RP India-the Land and the People Salim Ali & Laeeq 1062 Common Birds 110.00 RP Futehally 1063 Common Indian Snakes Romulus Whitaker 130.00 RP
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National Biography 1064 Mohammad Abdurahman N. P. Chekkutty 100.00 RP 1065 Tipu Sultan B. Sheikh Ali 60.00 RP Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 1066 A Flat for Rent Leah Goldberg 50.00 RP 1067 A Friend Forever Aindrila Mitra 50.00 RP 1068 A Journey through the Universe Jayant Narlikar 35.00 RP 1069 A Story about Tea Arup Kumar Dutta 35.00 RP 1070 A Story about Water Ravi Paranjape 35.00 RP 1071 A Tale of Trouble M. C. Gabriel 50.00 RP 1072 A Visit to the Zoo Sanat Surti 35.00 RP 1073 A Voice in the Jungle Jagdish Joshi 35.00 RP Aanayum Vandum Koottukkaraya 1074 T. R. Rajesh 50.00 RP Katha 1075 Animal World Aurobindo Kundu 35.00 RP 1076 As they saw India K. C. Khanna 35.00 RP Begum Gulabo Mousie & her 1077 Qudsia Zaidi 40.00 RP Balloons 1078 Birju and the Flying Horse Deepa Agarwal 35.00 RP 1079 Busy Ants Pulak Biswas 35.00 RP 1080 Everest : My Journey to the Top Bachendri Pal 35.00 RP 1081 Festival of Colours Madhu Powle 35.00 RP 1082 Find the Half Circle Badri Narayan 35.00 RP 1083 Fly High in the Sky ICLC 50.00 RP 1084 Frogs and a Snake Ganesh Haloi 35.00 RP 1085 I am Better than you Sigrun Srivastava 40.00 RP 1086 I Like the World Jeyanthi Manokaran 35.00 RP Inventions That Changed the 1087 Mir Najabat Ali 35.00 RP World-I
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Inventions That Changed the 1088 Mir Najabat Ali 35.00 RP World-II 1089 Lalu and the Red Kite Ashish Sengupta 35.00 RP 1090 Madam Rides the Bus Vallikannan 50.00 RP 1091 Mohini and the Demon Shanta Rameshwar Rao 50.00 RP Kamakshi 1092 Muthu's Dreams 50.00 RP Balasubramaniam 1093 My First Railway Journey Mrinal Mitra 35.00 RP 1094 Name that Animal Niranjan Ghoshal 35.00 RP 1095 Once Upon a Time - I M. Choksi & P. M. Joshi 35.00 RP 1096 One Day Jagdish Joshi 65.00 RP Pranab & Smita 1097 Our Tree 35.00 RP Chakravarti 1098 Patterns from Nature Judhajit Sengupta 30.00 RP 1099 Procession Mickey Patel 35.00 RP 1100 Set me Free Ashish Sengupta 35.00 RP 1101 Some Street Games of India Mulk Raj Anand 50.00 RP 1102 Sona's Adventures Tara Tewari 50.00 RP 1103 Tails Hydrose Aaluva 40.00 RP 1104 The Balloon D. T. Padekar 35.00 RP 1105 The Elephant and the Dog Badri Narayan 35.00 RP 1106 The Flower and the Bee Ashok Davar 50.00 RP 1107 The Mango Birds Deepa Agarwal 40.00 RP 1108 The Prince of Ayodhya Hansa Mehta 40.00 RP 1109 The Puzzle Jagdish Joshi 50.00 RP 1110 The Rainbow Usha Joshi 40.00 RP 1111 The Story of a Mango Debashish Deb 35.00 RP 1112 The Story of Rani of Jhansi Sandhya Rao 30.00 RP 1113 The Story of Tipu Sultan Sandhya Rao 30.00 RP 1114 The Sun & the Moon Varsha Das 35.00 RP
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1115 The Sunfairies Swapna Dutta 40.00 RP 1116 The Toda and the Tahr E. R. C. Davidar 35.00 RP 1117 The Whole Wide World Jeyanthi Manokaran 40.00 RP 1118 The Wise and the Wily Kala Thairani 50.00 RP The World of Turtles and Zai & Rom Whitaker & 1119 35.00 RP Crocodiles Indraneil Das 1120 This is My Story Viky Arya 40.00 RP 1121 Tilli the Butterfly Ramesh Bakshi 50.00 RP 1122 Titli and the Music of Hope ICLC 40.00 RP 1123 Tom and the Naughty Crow Tanuka Bhaumik Endow 40.00 RP 1124 Tumpa and the Sparrows Swapnamoy Chakraborty 40.00 RP Kamakshi 1125 Waiting for the Rain 50.00 RP Balasubramaniam 1126 Water Rama 35.00 RP 1127 Whatever you Give Suddhasatwa Basu 40.00 RP 1128 Why ? Meenakshi Swami 50.00 RP 1129 Wonder World Under Water B. F. Chhapgar 45.00 RP Neo-Literates 1130 Kummati K. N. Panicker 50.00 RP Young India Library 1131 Totto Chan (Pb) Tetsuko Kuryonagi 100.00 RP MARATHI Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 1132 Maut ke Changul Main Prem Swaroop Srivatsava 105.00 TR 1133 Pani Barasne Wala Hai Vinayak 70.00 TR 1134 Saheli Surekha Panandiker 80.00 TR ODIA Aadan Pradan Chittaranjan Dasanka Shrestha 1135 Brajamohan Mishra (Ed.) 395.00 OR Prabandh
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Kishori Charan Dasanka Shrestha 1136 Natabar Satpathy (Ed.) 295.00 OR Galpa Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 1137 Babool ka Bhoot Gurdial Singh 65.00 TR 1138 Bal Kumari Rajinder Kaur 40.00 TR 1139 Chor Machaye Shor Gijubhai Badheka 80.00 TR 1140 Chunmun Azad Hai Kamlesh Mohindra 40.00 TR 1141 Fly High in the Sky ICLC 55.00 TR 1142 Hasan Jamal ki Char Bal Kahaniyan Hasan Jamal 75.00 TR 1143 Isro ki Kahani Vasant Gowariker 125.00 TR 1144 Mor Pankh Girija Kulshrest 40.00 TR 1145 Neem Baba S. I. Faaruqui 55.00 TR 1146 Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Gaurav C. Sawant 55.00 TR Company Quarter-Master 1147 Gaurav C. Sawant 40.00 TR Havldar Abdl 1148 Major Shaitan Singh Gaurav C. Sawant 45.00 TR 1149 Major Somnath Sharma Gaurav C. Sawant 45.00 TR Second Lieutenant Arun 1150 Gaurav C. Sawant 45.00 TR Khetarpal Neo-Literates 1151 Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtra Bandhu 55.00 TR Popular Science Who..Questions to 50 Intersting 1152 Bal Phondke 350.00 TR Answers PUNJABI General 1153 Women Who Dared Ritu Menon (Ed) 255.00 TR SANSKRIT General 1154 Charaiveti ! Charaiveti Ram Naik 500.00 OR
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1155 Charaiveti ! Charaiveti Ram Naik 500.00 RP 1156 Gandhi-Tattva- Shatakam M. V. Nadkarni 90.00 OR SINDHI Indian Literature Series Selected Sindhi Short Stories on 1157 Kanhaiya Lal Lekwani (Ed.) 190.00 OR Partition TELUGU Nehru Bal Pustakalaya 1158 A Bond of Love Pushpa Saxena 45.00 REC 1159 Busy Ants Pulak Biswas 45.00 REC 1160 Eyes on the Peacock's Tail — 55.00 REC 1161 Friend Pracheta Gupta 50.00 REC 1162 Friends of the Green Forest Bimlendra Chakravarty 45.00 REC 1163 Kavya Makes up her Mind Ramesh Bijlani 70.00 TR 1164 Tails Hydrose Aaluva 50.00 REC URDU General 1165 Imaratein Bolti Hai Naresh 150.00 OR 1166 Suhail Azimabadi Irteza Karim 290.00 OR Popular Social Science Right to Information Act 2005 : A Suchi Pandey & Shekhar 1167 65.00 RP Primer Singh Young India Library Human Rights Questions, 1168 Leah Levin 105.00 RP Answers
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2018 Amount in Rupees SOURCES OF FUNDS Schedule Current Year Previous Year CAPITAL FUND 1A 432220224 327002217 CORPUS FUND 1B 15567652 14538257 DESIGNATED EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS 2 906910 506828 CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS 3 235206205 156432227 TOTAL 683900991 498479529 APPLICATION OF FUNDS Schedule Current Year Previous Year FIXED ASSETS 4 Tangible Assets 146384391 157721617 Intangible Assets 74680 291116 Capital Works-in-Progress 0 0 INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS 5 Long Term 581870 496701 Short Term 0 0 INVESTMENTS - OTHERS 6 0 0 CURRENT ASSETS 7 298419825 236549776 LOANS, ADVANCES & DEPOSITS 8 238440225 103420319 TOTAL 683900991 498479529
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 33 CONTIGENT LIABILITIES and NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 34
(RAMESH KUMAR PATHAK) (RAKESH KUMAR) ACCOUNTS OFFICER DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(RITA CHOWDHURY) (BALDEO BHAI SHARMA) DIRECTOR CHAIRMAN
Date: 27/06/2018 Place: NEW DELHI
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 Amount in Rupees Particulars Schedule Current Year Previous Year INCOME Academic Receipts 9 0 0 Grants/Subsidies 10 508112649 444498915 Income from Investments 11 145775 192139 Interest earned 12 2703532 4061654 Other Income 13 1603870 1081089 Prior Period Income 14 0 0 Income from Sale of Books 23 118079146 116300276 Income from New Delhi World Book Fair 24 88597071 90501987 Increase in Stock 25 14597123 -13035943 Stall Rentals - State Level Book Fairs 26 6655762 4213122 Book Publishing Course Fee 27 396535 524700 Book Club Membership Fee 28 449760 463065 TOTAL (A) 741341223 648801004 EXPENDITURE Staff Payments & Benefits(Establishment expenses) 15 239264318 222885524 Academic Expenses 16 0 0 Administrative and General Expenses 17 38403287 50188393 Transportation Expenses 18 1644041 1140786 Repairs & Maintenance 19 2115479 2893018 Finance costs 20 0 0 Other Expenses 21 1160321 2305871 Prior Period Expenses 22 31243204 164832478 New Delhi World Book Fair 29 38955782 144726672 Publishing of Books 30 95308119 69418075 Storage & Distribution Expenses 31 9709617 17069420 Promotional Expenses 32 166765386 81420575 Depreciation 4 12235770 7507164
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TOTAL (B) 636805324 764387976 Balance being excess of Income over Expenditure (A-B) 0 0 Transfer to / from Designated Fund Building fund 0 0 Others (specify) 0 0 Balance Being Surplus (Deficit) Carried to Capital Fund 104535899 -115586972
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 33 CONTIGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 34
(RAMESH KUMAR PATHAK) (RAKESH KUMAR) ACCOUNTS OFFICER DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(RITA CHOWDHURY) (BALDEO BHAI SHARMA) DIRECTOR CHAIRMAN
Date: 27/06/2018 Place: NEW DELHI
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36701 281160148 Amount 0 0
Previous Year Previous 20744 15957 (Amount in Rupees) 5775101 1140786 2893018 49684418 221666825
0
85169 353915854 Amount 0
0 0 0
Current Year Current 69878 15291 31243204 93492500 229180150
Payments Payments against Projects/ Sponsored Schemes Payments Payments against Earmarked/Endowment Academic Expenses Academic Nidhi Smarak Sopan Transportation Expenses Transportation
Establishment Expenses Foundation K Birla Administrative Expenses Administrative Expenses Period Prior Repairs & Maintenance Repairs Expenses
PAYMENTS I. a) b) c) d) e) f) II. a) b) III. Funds
0 0 0
22500 11250 8526700 185255212 209686000 112849250 Amount
0 0 0 0
0 BHAWAN NEHRU NEW DELHI-110070 NEW Previous Year Previous 19000 22500 11250 8507700 13464072 171791140 112849250
NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL
0 0 0
68591537 556671000 Amount
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, Current Year Current 14538257 54053280 23571000 41814000 23345500 255972000 211968500
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH THE FOR ACCOUNT & PAYMENTS RECEIPTS Savings accounts Savings In Current accounts Current In In deposit accounts In
Revenue Capital Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Capital i.
Capital Capital Capital Bank Balances Bank ii. Cash Balances Cash Balances
iii.
From other sources From From State Government State From General: East: North for Component Plan Special of welfare Activity: From Government of India Government From Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP): Plan Sub Area Tribal a) b) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii)
Opening Balances Opening Grants Received Grants NON-NER Receipts Academic a) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. b) c) Scheduled Caste: I.
II. III.
RECEIPTS
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 140 09-01-2019 19:53:44 ANNUAL REPORT 2017–2018 141 0 0 0 0
0
1036366 32945285
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8123 26730 12938 485193 503382
0 0 0 0
0
682108 38686640
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
3200 20000 158251 244007 256650
Other Payments Payments Other including statutory Expenditure on Fixed on Fixed Expenditure Assets and Capital Term Deposits with Deposits Term Scheduled Banks Payments Payments against Fellowships/ Sponsored Scholarships
Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase Area) (Tribal Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase & Equip.) (General-Fur. Out of own funds of own Out - Others) (Investments Assets of Fixed Purchase (General) Investments Investments and made Deposits Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase (SCP)
Out of Earmarked/ Out funds Endowment Assets of Fixed Purchase Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase (NE) Assets of Fixed Purchase Equip.) (Fur. & Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase & Equip). (NE - Fur.
Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase (Computer) Purchase of Fixed Assets of Fixed Purchase (Computer Software)
IV. V. a) b) VI. VII. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) VIII. payments Remittance of Recoveries of Recoveries Remittance affected from IX. Refund of Grants IX. Refund from Pay Bills Pay from
Works - in Progress Works
0 0 0
0
0 101888 5876717
85931 15957 726301 1079577 4070839
0 0
0
0 400082 4185559
0
15291 452632 384791 1029395 2703532 Sopan Smarak Nidhi Smarak Sopan K K Birla Foundation K Birla
Earmarked/Endowment Earmarked/Endowment funds (i) (ii)
Interest received on received Interest Receipts against Sponsored against Sponsored Receipts Projects/Schemes against Sponsored Receipts and Scholarships Fellowships from on Investments Income Investments b) Other Deposits a) Bank b) Loans and Advances c) Savings Bank Accounts Bank c) Savings encashed Investments
a) Receipts against Earmarked/ Receipts Funds Endowment VIII. V. VI. VII.
IX.
IV.
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3938787 79531833 304147192 Amount 0
0
Previous Year Previous 897121 682339 821438 8066061 1820356 6223616 2301620 94223840 10885881 10562378 17069420 62462413 11247805 11688065 144726672
1325606 92018474 290768527 Amount 0
0
Current Year Current 250633 2192340 1122492 8306258 2432513 1160321 9709617 17538241 38955782 21532739 32782272 82308857 24150289 13143970 127200677
Tribal Level Activities Level Tribal Research & Innovation & Innovation Research Cell Promotion of Indian of Indian Promotion Books Abroad New Delhi World Book World Delhi New Store Administration Store - Projects Development East North Financial Assistance to Financial NGOs Punjabi Punjabi Language Project Component Plan Special for SC Short-Term Short-Term Training Courses in Book Publishing Publishing Offices Regional Normal Promotional Promotional Normal for Centre National Literature Children's Sales Promotion Promotion Sales Deposits and Advances Deposits
Modernisation of Office Modernisation Building Subsidy
PAYMENTS X. a) b) a) b) c) Activities d) Fair e) Measures f) g) h) i) j) k) k) l) m) n) XI. Other Payments XI. Other Earnest Money/Security Earnest Money/Security Deposits
0
95702874 150263074 Amount
0 0
0 0 Previous Year Previous 524700 463065 877743 199130 1085145 1148529 1987720 32858610 90501987 116319319
0
96099128 126701649 Amount
0
0 0 0 0 Current Year Current 20000 893176 396535 449760 3647442 2988320 88597071 125808473
Special Special Component for SC Programme National Centre for Centre National Literature Children's Development Development Projects - Eastern Region North including Sikkim Encashment of FDR Encashment Tribal Level Activities Level Tribal Sale of Books Sale Normal Promotional Activities Recovery from Pay Bills Pay from Recovery Course Fee Book Publishing Book Export Promotion Activities Sales Promotion Measures Promotion Sales Maintenance, Establishment &Maintenance, Publishing New Delhi World Book Fair World Delhi New Prior Period Income Period Prior
) Term Deposits with Scheduled Deposits Term encashed Banks
Other Income (including Prior (including Prior Income Other Income) Period
a) b) c) a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i j) k) X.
XI.
RECEIPTS
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68591537 771387849
0 0
14538257 54053280
893657720 116175342
0 0
78107690 38067652 (RAKESH KUMAR) DEPUTY DIRECTOR
SHARMA) CHAIRMAN In Current Accounts Current In In Savings Accounts Savings In (BALDEO BHAI
Bank Balances Bank Cash in hand i. ii. Accounts Deposit iii. In
a) b) XII. Closing balances 0
1356203 1736181 771387849
718255 1603870 38686640 893657720
DIRECTOR ACCOUNTS OFFICER ACCOUNTS (RITA CHOWDHURY) CHOWDHURY) (RITA (RAMESH KUMAR PATHAK) Earnest Money/Security Deposits
Any Other Receipts Any Other Statutory Receipts Statutory Miscellaneous Receipts Receipts Miscellaneous including
a) Deposits and Advances Deposits Date: 27 JUNE, 2018 Date: DELHI NEW Place: TOTAL XIV.
XIII.
XII.
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 1 (A) - CAPITAL FUND Amount in Rupees Particulars Current Year Previous Year Balance at the beginning of the year 327002217 441552823 Add: Contributions towards Capital Fund 0 0 Add: Grants from Government of India to the extent utilised for Capital expenditure 682108 1036366 Add: Assets Purchased out of Earmarked Funds 0 0 Add: Assets Purchased out of Sponsored Projects, where ownership vests in the institution 0 0 Add: Assets Donated/Gifts Received 0 0 Add: Other Additions 0 0 Add: Excess of Income over expenditure transferred from the Income & Expenditure Account 0 0 Total 327684325 442589189 (Add) Surplus transferred from the Income & Expenditure Account 104535899 -115586972 Balance at the year end 432220224 327002217
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 1(B) - CORPUS FUND Amount in Rupees Particulars Current Year Previous Year As per Last Account 14538257 13464072 Addition during the year (Interest) 1029395 1074185 15567652 14538257
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 2 - DESIGNATED/ EARMARKED/ ENDOWMENT FUNDS Amount in Rupees Fund wise Breakup Total K K Birla Sopan Smarak Fund Endowment Current Previous Particulars Foundation Nidhi CCC Funds Year Year A. a) Opening balance 282803 224025 0 0 506828 457087 b) Additions during the year(Interest) 384791 15291 0 0 400082 49741 c) Income from investment made of the funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 d) Accrued Interest on investment/Advances 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Interest on Savings Bank a/c 0 0 0 0 0 0 f) Other additions (Specify nature) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total (A) 667594 239316 906910 506828 B. Utillisation/Expenditure towards objectives of funds i) Capital Expenditure 0 0 0 0 0 0 ii) Revenue Expenditure 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total (B) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Closing balance at the year end (A-B) 667594 239316 0 0 906910 506828 Represented by Cash and Bank Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 Investments 667594 239316 0 0 906910 506828 Interest accrued but not due 0 0 0 0 0 Total 667594 239316 0 0 906910 506828
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 3 - CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year A. CURRENT LIABILITIES 1 Deposits from staff 0 0 2 Deposits from students 0 0 3 Sundry Creditors a) For goods & Services 13801850 14974995 b) Others 100078 100078 c) Royalty 13146996 0 4 Deposit-Others (including EMD, Security Deposit) 8325528 8932879 5 Statotory Liabilites (GPF, TDS, WC TAX, CPF, GIS, NPS): a) Overdue 0 0 b) Others 0 0 6 Other Current Liabilities a) Salaries 12998157 11581340 b) Pension 5363868 3541033 c) Receipts against sponsored fellowships & scholarships 0 0 d) Untilised Grants 91437707 43561464 e) Grants in advance 0 0 f) Other funds 0 0 g) Other Liabilities - Advance against Sales 10994808 2206863 Total (A) 156168992 84898652 B. PROVISIONS 1 For Taxation 0 0 2 Gratuity 11283724 7373753 3 Superannuation Pension 62060811 59888417 4 Accumulated Leave Encashment 5692678 4271405 5 Trade Warranities/Claims1 0 0 6 Others (Specify) 0 0 Total (B) 79037213 71533575 Total (A+B) 235206205 156432227
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 3 (c) - UNUTILISED GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year A. NON-NER Grants: Government of India Balance B/F 42881205 157495362 Add: Receipts during the year 533100000 322569000 Total (a) 575981205 480064362 Less Refunds 0 0 Less: Utilized for Revenue Expenditure 490594408 436631984 Less: Utilized for Capital Expenditure 662108 551173 Total (b) 491256516 437183157 Unutilized carried forward (a-b) 84724689 42881205 B. UGC grants: Balance B/F 0 0 Receipts during the year 0 0 Total ( C ) Less Refunds 0 0 Less: Utilized for Revenue Expenditure 0 0 Less : Utilized for Capital Expenditure 0 0 Total (d) Unutilized carried forward (c-d) C. NER Grants: Government of India Balance B/F 680259 505683 Receipts during the year 23571000 8526700 Total ( e ) 24251259 9032383 Less: Refunds 0 0 Less: Utilised for Revenue Expenditure 17518241 7866931 Less: Utilised for Capital Expenditure 20000 485193 Total (f) 17538241 8352124 Unutilized carried forward (e-f) 6713018 680259
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D. Grants from State Govt. Balance B/F 0 0 Add: Receipts during the year 0 0 Total (g) 0 0 Less: Utilized for Revenue Expenditure 0 0 Less: Utilized for Capital Expenditure 0 0 Total (h) 0 0 Unutilized carried forward (g-h) 0 0 Grand Total (A+B+C+D) 91437707 43561464
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0
222624 153535 2778139 12442274 22073013 95644487 24402177 157716249 31.03.2017 0
0
Net Block Net Amount in Rupees 154276 153535 873413 9870911 18731864 92198215 24402177 146384391 31.03.2018 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 529200 4090867 15842718 28236142 16594855 80115379 145409161 Total Depreciation 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deductions/ Adjustments 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68348 2571363 3522600 2148733 3446272 11757316 Depreciation for the year 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Depreciation for the Year for the Depreciation 460852 4090867 13271355 24713542 14446122 76669107 133651845 Dep Opening Balance 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 683476 4244402 25713629 46968006 17468268 24402177 172313594 291793552 CI Balance 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BHAWAN NEHRU NEW DELHI-110070 NEW Deductions NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 181451 244007 425458 Additions 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 Gross Block Gross 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, 683476 4244402 25713629 46786555 17224261 24402177 172313594 291368094 Op. Balance 01.04.2017 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
0 10 10 10 20 7.5 Dep. Rate SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 MARCH 2018 THE BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 MARCH OF SCHEDULES FORMING PART Small Value Assets Value Small Gifted Purchased Plant & Machinery Plant Lib. Books & ScientificLib. Journals Electrical Installation Installation Electrical and Equipment Vehicles Sewerage & Drainage Sewerage Furniture, Fixtures & Fixtures Furniture, Fittings Tubewells & Water & Water Tubewells Supply Computers & Peripherals Roads & Bridges Roads Audio Visual Visual Audio Equipment Buildings Office Equipment Office Capital Work in Capital Work (B) Progress Site Development Site Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Total (A) Total Assets Heads Land 16 (ii) 9 (i) 8 15 7 14 6 13 5 12 4 11 3 10 17 2
S.No. 1 SCHEDULE 4
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 150 09-01-2019 19:53:45 ANNUAL REPORT 2017–2018 151 0 0 296484 296484 164491838 158012733 31.03.2017 0 0 74680 74680 158012733 146459071 31.03.2018 0 0 1418930 1418930 134592321 146828091 Total Amortization/ Adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 32253 Deductions/ Adjustments 0 0 478454 478454 7507164 12235770 Amortization for the year 0 0 940476 940476 127117410 134592321 Dep Opening Balance 0 0 1493610 1493610 292605054 293287162 CI Balance 0 0 0 0 0 40560 Deductions 0 0 682108 256650 256650 1036366 Additions 0 0 1236960 1236960 291609248 292605054 Op. Balance 01.04.2017 0 0
0 0 40 Previous Year Previous Grand Total (A+B+C) Total Grand Total (c ) Total Patents E-Journals Computer Software Intangible Assets Intangible
20 19 18 S.No.
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0
153535 222624 2778139 95644487 24402177 22073013 12442274 157716249 31.03.2017
0
Amount in Rupees Net Block Net 873413 153535 154276 9870911 92198215 24402177 18713364 146365891 31.03.2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 529200 4090867 80115379 16594855 28234642 15842718 145407661 Total Depreciation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 Deductions/ Adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 68348 3446272 2148733 3521100 2571363 11755816 Depreciation for the year 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 Depreciation for the Year for the Depreciation 460852 4090867 76669107 14446122 24713542 13271355 133651845 Dep Opening Balance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 683476 4244402 24402177 17468268 46948006 25713629 172313594 291773552 CI Balance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 BHAWAN NEHRU NEW DELHI-110070 NEW Deductions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL 244007 161451 405458 Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 Gross Block Gross 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, 683476 4244402 24402177 17224261 46786555 25713629 172313594 291368094 Op. Balance Op. 01.04.2017 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 20 10 10 10 7.5 Dep. Rate SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 MARCH 2018 THE BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 MARCH OF SCHEDULES FORMING PART Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Plant & Machinery Plant Electrical Installation and Installation Electrical Equipment Sewerage & Drainage Sewerage Tubewells & Water Supply Water & Tubewells Roads & Bridges Roads Buildings Site Development Site Land Office Equipment Office Audio Visual Visual Equipment Audio Computers & Peripherals Furniture, Fixtures & Fixtures Furniture, Fittings Vehicles Lib. Books & Scientific Lib. Journals Purchased Gifted Small Value Assets Value Small Total (A) Total Capital Work in Progress in Progress Work Capital (B) Assets Heads 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 (i) (ii) 16
17 S.No. SCHEDULE 4A - NON NER
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0 0 296484 296484 158012733 31.03.2017
0 0 74680 74680 146440571 31.03.2018
0 0 1418930 1418930 146826591 Total Amortization/ Adjustments
0 0 0 0 0 Deductions/ Adjustments
0 0 478454 478454 12234270 Amortization for the year
0 0 940476 940476 134592321 Dep Opening Balance
0 0 1493610 1493610 293267162 CI Balance
0 0 0 0 0 Deductions
0 0 256650 256650 662108 Additions
0 0 1236960 1236960 292605054 Op. Balance Op. 01.04.2017 0 0
0 0 40 Computer Software E-Journals Patents Total (c ) Total Grand Total (A+B+C) Total Grand Previous Year Previous Intangible Assets Intangible 18 19 20
S.No.
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 153 09-01-2019 19:53:45 154 ANNUAL REPORT 2017–2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31.03.2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Net Block Net Amount in Rupees 18500 18500 31.03.2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 1500 Total Depreciation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deductions/ Adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1500 1500 Depreciation for the year Depreciation for the Year for the Depreciation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dep Opening Balance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20000 20000 CI Balance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BHAWAN NEHRU NEW DELHI-110070 NEW Deductions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL 20000 20000 Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gross Block Gross 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, Op. Op. Balance 01.04.2017 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 10 10 7.5 Dep. Rate SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 MARCH 2018 THE BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31 MARCH OF SCHEDULES FORMING PART Plant & machineryPlant Electrical Installation and Installation Electrical Equipment Sewerage & Drainage Sewerage Tubewells & Water Supply Water & Tubewells Roads & Bridges Roads Buildings Site Development Site Assets Heads Land Scientific & Laboratory Equipment Office Equipment Office Visual Equipment Audio Computer & Peripherals & Fixtures Furniture, Fittings (B) in Progress Work Capital Vehicles Books & Scientific Lib. Journals Purchased Gifted Assets Value Small (A) Total 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 S.No. 10 11 12 13 17 14 15 (i) (ii) 16 SCHEDULE 4B NER
31020_ENGLISH_Anual Report_2018.indb 154 09-01-2019 19:53:45 ANNUAL REPORT 2017–2018 155 0 0 0 0 0 0 31.03.2017 0 0 0 0 0 18500 31.03.2018 0 0 0 0 0 1500 Total Amortization/ Adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deductions/ Adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 1500 Amortization for the year 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dep Opening Balance 0 0 0 0 0 20000 CI Balance 0 0 0 0 0 0 Deductions 0 0 0 0 0 20000 Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0 Op. Balance Op. 01.04.2017
0 0 0 40 Intangible Assets Intangible Computer Software E-Journals Patents (c ) Total (A+B+C) Total Grand Previous Year Previous S.No. 18 19 20
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 5 - INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED FUNDS Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year 1 In Central Government Securities 0 0 2 In State Government Securities 0 0 3 Other approved Securities 0 0 4 Shares 0 0 5 Debentures and Bonds 0 0 6 Term Deposits with Banks 581870 496701 7 Others (to be specified) 0 0 Total 581870 496701
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 5 (A) - INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED FUNDS (FUND-WISE) Amount in Rupees S.No. Funds Current Year Previous Year 1 KK Birla Foundation 350622 280744 2 Sopan Smarak Nidhi 231248 215957 3 Endowment Fund Investment 0 0 Total 581870 496701
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 6 - INVESTMENTS - OTHERS Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year 1 In Central Government Securities 0 0 2 In State Government Securities 0 0 3 Other approved Securities 0 0 4 Shares 0 0 5 Debentures and Bonds 0 0 6 Others (to be specified) 0 0 Total 0 0
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 7 - CURRENT ASSETS Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year 1 Stock: a) Store - Printing paper 315257 1684753 b) Loose Tools 0 0 c) Publications: (i) At NBT Godwns/Outlets 153274729 138677606 (ii) At BMC, Mumbai 3510500 3510500 d) Laboratory chemicals, consumables and glass ware 0 0 e) Building Material 0 0 f) Electrical Material 0 0 g) Stationery 0 0 h) Water supply material 0 0 2 Sundry Debtors: a) Debts Outstanding for a period exceeding six months 25143998 24085380 b) Others 0 0 3 Cash and Bank Balances a) With Scheduled banks: In Current Accounts 0 0 In Term Deposit Accounts 38067652 14538257 In Savings Accounts 78107690 54053280 b) With non-Scheduled banks: In term deposit Accounts 0 0 In Savings Accounts 0 0 4 Post Office- Savings Accounts 0 0 TOTAL 298419825 236549776
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHDEULE 8 - LOANS, ADVANCES & DEPOSITS Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year 1 Advances to employees: (Non-interest bearing) a) Salary 0 0 b) Festival 91800 148750 c) Medical Advance 0 0 d) Others 0 0 2 Long Term Advances to employees (Interest bearing): a) Vehicle Loan 522637 574705 b) Home Loan 510354 803556 c) Computer 315895 287111 3 Advances and other amounts recoverable in cash or in kind or for value to be received: a) On Capital Accounts 6095187 6095187 b) to Suppliers 0 0 c) Others 223998840 88696035 4 Prepaid Expenses a) Insurance 0 0 b) Other Expenses 0 0 5 Deposits a) Telephone 2750 1000 b) Lease Rent 2173410 1692766 C) Electricity 898500 898500 d) AICTE (Not Applicable) 0 0 e) Others 347000 432000 6 Income Accured: a) On Investments from Earmarked/Endownment Funds 0 0 b) On Investments-Others 0 0
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c) On Loans and Advances 3483852 3790709 d) Others (includes income due unrealized) 0 0 7 Other - Current assets recevable from UGC/ sponsored projects a) Debit balances in Sponsored Projects 0 0 b) Debit balances in Sponsored Fellowships & Scholarships 0 0 c) Grants Receivable 0 0 d) Other receivables from UGC 0 0 8 Claims receivable 0 0 TOTAL 238440225 103420319
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 9 - ACADEMIC RECEIPTS Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year FEES FROM STUDENTS Academic 1 Tuition fee 2 Admission fee 3 Enrolment fee 4 Library Admission fee 5 Laboratory fee NOT APPLICABLE 6 Art & Craft fee 7 Registration fee 8 Syllabus fee Total(A) Examinations 1 Admission test fee 2 Annual Examination fee NOT APPLICABLE 3 Mark sheet, certificate fee 4 Entrance examination fee Total(B)
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 10 - GRANTS/SUBSIDIES (IRREVOCABLE GRANTS RECEIVED) Amount in Rupees NON-NER NON-NER NER Current Previous Particulars Govt. of India UGC Year Year NON- Specific Total Total NON-NER NER Schemes (5+6) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Balance B/F 42881205 0 0 42881205 680259 43561464 158001045 Add: Receipts during the year 533100000 0 0 533100000 23571000 556671000 551435958 Total 575981205 0 0 575981205 24251259 600232464 709437003 Less: Refund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Balance 575981205 0 0 575981205 24251259 600232464 709437003 Less: Utilised for Capital Expenditure (A) 662108 0 0 662108 20000 682108 -1036366 Balance 575319097 0 0 575319097 24231259 599550356 708400637 Less: Utilised for Revenue Expenditure (B) 490594408 0 0 490594408 17518241 508112649 664839173 Balance C/F © 84724689 0 0 84724689 6713018 91437707 43561464 A- Appears as addition to Capital Fund as well as additions to Fixed Assets during the year. B- Appears as income in the Income & Expenditure Account. C - (i) Appears under Current Liabilities in the Balance Sheet and will become the opening balance next year. (ii) Represented by Bank balances, investments and Advances on the assets side.
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 11 - INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Amount in Rupees Other Investments Particulars Current Year Previous Year 1. Interest a. On Government Securities 0 0 b. Other Bonds/Debentures 0 0 2. Interest on Term Deposits 0 5392 3. Income accrued but not due on Term Deposits/ Interest bearing advances to employees 145775 186747 4. Interest on Savings Bank Accounts 0 0 5. Others 0 0 Total 145775 192139
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 12 - INTEREST RECEIVED Amount in Rupees Particulars Current Year Previous Year 1. On Savings Accounts with scheduled banks 2703532 4061654 2. On Loans a. Employees/Staffs (Adjusted against Accrued Interest) 0 0 b. Others 0 0 3. On Debtors and Other Receivables 0 0 Total 2703532 4061654
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 13 - OTHER INCOME Amount in Rupees A. Income from Land & Buildings Current Year Previous Year 1. Hostel Room Rent 618326 529707 2. Licence fee 0 0 3. Hire Charges of Auditorium/Play ground/Convention Centre, etc. 0 0 4. Electricity charges recovered 0 0 5. Water charges recovered 0 0 Total 618326 529707 B. Sale of Institute's publications 0 C. Income from holding events 1. Gross Receipts from annual function/sports carnival 0 0 Less: Direct expenditure incurred on the annual function/sports carnival 0 0 2. Gross Receipts from fetes 0 0 Less: Direct expenditure incurred on the fetes 0 0 3. Gross Receipts for educational tours 0 0 Less: Direct expenditure incurred on the tours 0 0 4. Others 0 0 Total 0 0 D. Others 1. Income from consultancy 0 0 2. RTI fees 642 696 3. Income from Royalty 0 53100 4. Sale of application form (recruitment) 871631 186150 5. Misc. receipts (Sale of tender form, waste paper, etc.) 12982 248494 6. Profit on Sale/disposal of Assets a) Owned Assets 0 0 b) Assets received free of cost 0 0 7. Grants/Donations from Institutions, Welfare Bodies and International Organisations 0 0 8. CGHS Contribution received from retired employees 0 0 9. Others (Penal interest+ Sale of Raddi) 100289 62942 Total 985544 551382 Grand Total (A+B+C+D) 1603870 1081089
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 14 - PRIOR PERIOD INCOME Amount in Rupees Particulars Current Year Previous Year 1. Academic Receipts 0 0 2. Income from Investments 0 0 3. Interest earned 0 0 4. Other Income (Stall Rentals of State Level Book Fairs) 0 0 Total 0 0
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 15 - STAFF PAYMENTS & BENEFITS (ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES) Amount in Rupees Particulars Current Year Previous Year Plan Non-Plan Total Plan Non-Plan Total a) Salaries and Wages 0 143977413 143977413 0 125808532 125808532 b) Pension 0 42259650 42259650 0 46600798 46600798 c) Allowances and Bonus 0 14490 14490 0 1768694 1768694 d) Contribution to Provident Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Contribution to Other Fund (NPS) 0 3125551 3125551 0 2468510 2468510 f) Staff Welfare Expenses 0 1095103 1095103 0 745891 745891 g) Retirement and Terminal Benefits 0 25038019 25038019 0 20209245 20209245 h) Leave Salary and Pension Contributions Paid/Received 0 -603516 -603516 0 266081 266081 i) LTC facility(Leave Encashment) 0 542464 542464 0 437636 437636 j) Medical facility 0 3548875 3548875 0 7925940 7925940 k) Children Education Allowance 0 1374227 1374227 0 1410230 1410230 l) Honorarium 0 0 0 0 0 0 m) Provision for Salary- March 2018 0 12998157 12998157 0 11581340 11581340 n) Provision for Pension - March 2018 0 5363868 5363868 0 3541033 3541033 o) Others(training+news paper+rajbhasha) 0 530017 530017 0 121594 121594 TOTAL 0 239264318 239264318 0 222885524 222885524
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 15 A - EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT AND TERMINAL BENEFITS Amount in Rupees Pension Gratuity Leave Total Encashment Opening Balance as on 01.04.2017 59888417 7373753 4271405 71533575 Addition: Capitalised value of Contributions Received 0 0 0 0 from other Organisations Total (a) 59888417 7373753 4271405 71533575 Less: Actual Payment during the year (b) 5269987 5732679 3217337 14220003 Balance Available on 31.03.2018 c(a-b) 54618430 1641074 1054068 57313572 Provision required on 31.03.2018 as per Actuarial Valuation (d) 62060811 11283724 5692678 79037213 A. Provision to be made in the Current year (d - c) 7442381 9642650 4638610 21723641 B. Contribution to New Pension Scheme 0 0 0 0 C. Medical Reimbursement to Retired Employees 3314378 0 0 3314378 D. Travel to Hometown on Retirement 0 0 0 0 E. Deposit Linked Insurance Payment 0 0 0 0 Total (A+B+C+D+E) 10756759 9642650 4638610 25038019
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 16 - ACADEMIC EXPENSES Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year Plan Non-Plan Total Plan Non-Plan Total a) Laboratory Expenses b) Field work/Participation in Conferences c) Expenses on Seminars/Workshops d) Payment to visiting faculty e) Examination f) Student Welfare expenses g) Admission expenses NOT APPLICABLE h) Convocation expenses i) Publications j) Stipend/means-cum-merit scholarship k) Subscription Expenses l) Others (specify TOTAL
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 17 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSES Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year Plan Non-Plan Total Plan Non-Plan Total A. Infrastructure a) Electricity and power 0 6625702 6625702 0 7235998 7235998 b) Water charges 0 157914 157914 0 557600 557600 c) Insurance 0 410978 410978 0 575015 575015 d) Rent, Rates and Taxes (including property Tax) 0 23334344 23334344 0 35748084 35748084 B. Communication e) Postage and Stationery 0 0 0 0 240000 240000 f) Telephone, Fax and Internet Charges 0 1421124 1421124 0 1503164 1503164 C. Others g) Printing and Stationery (consumption) 0 2220202 2220202 0 1818626 1818626 h) Travelling and Conveyance Expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 i) Hospitality 0 0 0 0 0 0 j) Auditors Remuneration 0 119510 119510 0 0 0 k) Professional Charges 0 2270418 2270418 0 1747654 1747654 l) Advertisement and Publicty 0 0 0 0 0 0 m) Magazines & Journals 0 221298 221298 0 215372 215372 n) Others 0 1621797 1621797 0 546880 546880 TOTAL 0 38403287 38403287 0 50188393 50188393
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 18 - TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year Particulars Plan Non-Plan Total Plan Non-Plan Total 1. Vehicles (owned by NBT) a) Running expenses 0 1644041 1644041 0 1140786 1140786 b) Repairs & maintenance 0 0 0 0 c) Insurance expenses 0 0 0 0 2. Vehicles taken on rent/lease 0 0 a) Rent/lease expenses 0 0 0 0 3. Vehicle (Taxi) hiring expenses 0 0 0 0 Total 0 1644041 1644041 0 1140786 1140786
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 19 - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year Particulars Plan Non-Plan Total Plan Non-Plan Total a) Buildings b) Furniture & Fixtures 0 1769074 1769074 0 1963053 1963053 c) Plant & Machinery 0 0 0 0 0 0 d) Office Equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Computers 0 346405 346405 0 929965 929965 f) Laboratory & Schientific equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) Audio Visual equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 h) Cleaning Material & Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 i) Book binding charges 0 0 0 0 0 0 j) Gardening 0 0 0 0 0 0 k) Estate Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 l) Others (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 2115479 2115479 0 2893018 2893018
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 20 - FINANCE COSTS Amount in Rupees Particulars Current Year Previous Year Plan Non-Plan Total Plan Non-Plan Total a) Bank Charges 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 21 - OTHER EXPENSES Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year Plan Non- Total Plan Non- Total Particulars Plan Plan a) Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts/Advances 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) Irrecoverable Balances Written - off 0 0 0 0 0 0 c) Grants/Subsidies to other institutions/organisations 1160321 0 1160321 2301620 0 2301620 d) Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets 0 0 0 4251 0 4251 Total 1160321 0 1160321 2305871 0 2305871
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 22 - PRIOR PERIOD EXPENSES Amount in Rupees Current Year Previous Year Plan Non- Total Plan Non- Total Particulars Plan Plan 1. Establishment expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. Academic expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 3. Administrative expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 4. Transportation expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 5. Repairs & Maintenance 0 0 0 0 0 0 6. Other expenses - New Delhi World Book Fair, 2017 31243204 0 31243204 164832478 0 164832478 Total 31243204 0 31243204 164832478 0 164832478
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 23 (Amount in Rs.) Income from Sales/Services Current Year Previous Year 1. Income from Sales Sale of Finished Goods a) Cash Sales 47857519 45868543 b) Credit Sales 70221627 70512937 Total 118079146 116381480 Less: Sale Return/Overriding discount 0 81204 TOTAL: 118079146 116300276
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 24 (Amount in Rs.) Income from New Delhi World Book Fair Current Year Previous Year 1. Rent of stall/stand 84711531 85375403 2. Sale of Fair Directory 157250 122950 3. Others 3728290 5003634 TOTAL: 88597071 90501987
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 25 (Amount in Rs.) Increase in Stock of Finished Goods Current Year Previous Year a) Closing Stock Finished Goods 156785229 142188106 b) Opening Stock Finished Goods 142188106 155224049 INCREASE/ (a - b) 14597123 -13035943
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 26 - PLAN: STALL RENTALS - STATE LEVEL BOOK FAIRS (Amount in Rs.) Current Year Previous Year
1) Normal Promotional Activities 3647442 1148529 2) Development Projects-North Eastern Region 0 199130 3) Special Component Plan for Welfare of Scheduled Castes 2988320 1987720 4) Scheduled Tribes 20000 877743 Total 6655762 4213122
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 27 - PLAN: TRAINING COURSES IN BOOK PUBLISHING (Amount in Rs.) Current Year Previous Year Course Fee 396535 524700
Total 396535 524700
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 28 - PLAN: SALES PROMOTION MEASURES (Amount in Rs.) Current Year Previous Year Book Club Membership Fee 449760 463065
Total 449760 463065
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 29 - EXPENDITURE FOR NEW DELHI WORLD BOOK FAIR, 2018 (Amount in Rs.) Current Year Previous Year 1. License Fee to ITPO 0 126000000 2. Construction of Stalls 11422038 6780062 3. Electrification & Installation of PA System 0 2603637 4. Packing & Forwarding 0 0 5. Contractual staff & Guides 4234513 2547628 6. Hiring of Vehicles/Conveyance 2161695 2156017 7. TA/DA 1734178 328997 8. Stationery 315699 421949 9. Refreshment 1354345 1242375 10. Publicity 13678130 745517 11.Kit Bag & Memanto 1424845 757036 11.Telephone 281149 185217 12. Postage 323399 256155 13 Printing of Folders & Catalogue 628801 162461 14. Hospitality 0 0 15. Thematic Display Board 0 0 16. Floral Decoration 191745 134150 17. Inaugural Function 12800 0 18. Insurance 105026 0 19. Hiring of IT Equipments 169921 0 20. Hiring of Fire Fighting Equipment 521320 171976 21. Literary Programme 345762 233495 22. Uniform 50416 0 23. Honorarium 0 0 24. Miscellaneous 0 0 TOTAL: 38955782 144726672
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 30 (Amount in Rs.) Expenditure on Publishing Activities Current Year Previous Year a) Cost of Paper consumed - Opening Balance 1684753 9744137 - Add Purchased 0 0 1684753 9744137 - Less: Closing Stock 315257 1369496 1684753 8059384 b) Printing Charges & Others 56290658 41818522 c) Editorial Expenses 1566667 1463087 d) Advertisement & Publicity 17222379 5637479 e) Royalty 7685011 14460649 f) Chemical Testing 34520 16675 g) Packing & Forwarding 0 26290 h) PPC Meeting 12900 6900 i) Provision for Printers' Bills 2017-18 10321578 1996826 j) Creditors for the year 2017-18 3480271 678536 k) Royalty Payable for the year 2017-18 0 0 l) Provision for previous year bills -1996826 -4676640 m) Creditors for previous year -678536 -69633 TOTAL: 95308119 69418075
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 31 (Amount in Rs.) Storage & Distribution Expenses Current Year Previous Year a) Handling charges 3003370 12296192 b) Packing & forwarding 6706247 4773228 TOTAL: 9709617 17069420
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 32 - PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES (Amount in Rs.) Current Year Previous Year Plan Schemes: a) Regional Offices 24150289 11247805 b) Development Projects-North Eastern Region 17538241 8066061 c) Normal Promotional Activities 44928260 18509403 d) Sales Promotion Measures 21532740 11374090 e) National Centre for Children's Literature 2192340 1820356 f) Organising of Short-Term Training Courses on 1122492 897121 Publishing g) Promotion of Indian Books Abroad 6691636 5731729 h) Moderanisation of Office Building 250633 821438 i) Subsidy 0 0 j) Punjabi Language Project 0 0 k) Special Component Programme for welfare of SC 32782272 10582168 l) Tribal Level Activities 13143970 11688065 m) Research & Innovation Cell 2432513 682339 TOTAL: 166765386 81420575
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE – 33 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. BASIS FOR PREPARATION OF ACCOUNTS The accounts are prepared under the Historical Cost Convention unless otherwise stated and generally on the Accrual method of accounting.
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION: 2.1 Interest on Savings Bank Account is accounted on cash basis. 2.2 Income from Land, Building and other property and interest on Investments are accounted on accrual basis. 2.3 Interest on interest bearing advances to staff for House Building, Purchase of Vehicles and Computers is accounted on accrual basis every year, though the actual recovery of interest starts after the full repayment of the Principal. 2.4 Revenue from sale of books is recognized only when the books have been dispatched from NBT Godowns and the purchaser has become legally liable to pay.
3. FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION 3.1 Fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition including inward freight, duties and taxes and incidental and direct expenses related to acquisition, installation and commissioning. 3.2 Gifted/Donated assets are valued at the declared value where available; if not available, the value is estimated based on the present market value adjusted with reference to the physical condition of the asset. They are set-up by credit to Capital Fund and merged with the Fixed Assets of the Institution. Depreciation is charged at the rates applicable to the respective assets. 3.3 Books received as gifts, are valued at selling prices printed on the books. Where they are not printed, the value is based on assessment. 3.4 Fixed assets are valued at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on fixed assets is provided on Straight Line Method, at the following rates:
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Tangible Assets: 1. Land 0% 2. Site Development 0% 3. Buildings 2% 4. Roads & Bridges 2% 5. Tube Wells & Water Supply 2% 6. Sewerage & Drainage 2% 7. Electrical Installation and equipment 5% 8. Plant & Machinery 5% 9. Scientific & Laboratory Equipment 7.5% 10. Office Equipment 7.5% 11. Audio Visual Equipment 7.5% 12. Computers & Peripherals 20% 13. Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings 7.5% 14. Vehicles 10% 15. Library Books & Scientific Journals 10%
Intangible Assets (amortization): 1. E-Journals 40% 2. Computer Software 40% 3. Patents and Copyrights 10 years 3.5 Depreciation is provided for the whole year on additions and deletions during the year. 3.6 Where an asset is fully depreciated, it will be carried at a residual value of Re.1 in the Balance Sheet and will not be further depreciated. Thereafter, depreciation is calculated on the additions of each year separately at the rate of depreciation applicable for that asset head and where an asset value is negative after depreciation then 5% on value of closing balance of such assets and same amount shown in assets value.
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3.7 Assets, the individual value of each of which is Rs.5,000.00 or less (except Library Books) have been treated as Small Value Assets, 100% depreciation has been provided in respect of such assets at the time of their acquisition. However, physical accounting and control are continued by the holders of such assets.
4. Intangible Assets: Patents and copyrights, E-Journals and Computer Software are grouped under Intangible Assets.
4.1 Electronic Journals (E-Journals) are separated from Library Books in view of the limited benefit that could be derived from the on-line access provided. E-journals are not in a tangible form, but temporarily capitalized and in view of the magnitude of expenditure and the benefit derived in terms of perpetual knowledge acquired by the Academic and Research Staff; Depreciation is provided in respect of E-journals at a higher rate of 40% as against depreciation of 10% provided in respect of Library Books.
4.2 Expenditure on acquisition of software has been separated from computers and peripherals, as apart from being intangible assets, the rate of obsolescence in respect of these is very high. Depreciation is provided in respect of software at a higher rate of 40% as against depreciation of 20% provided in respect of Computers & Peripherals.
5. STOCKS: Expenditure on purchase of chemicals, glassware, publications and other stores is accounted as revenue expenditure, except that the value of closing stocks held on 31st March is set up as inventories by reducing the corresponding Revenue Expenditure on the basis of information obtained from Departments. They are valued at cost.
6. RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Retirement benefits i.e. pension, gratuity and leave encashment are provided on the basis of actuarial valuation. Capitalized Value of pension and gratuity received from previous employers of the Institution’s employees, who have been absorbed in the Institution, is credited to the respective Provision Accounts. Pension contribution received in respect of employees on deputation is also credited to the Provision for Pension Account. The Actual payments of Pension, Gratuity and Leave Encashment are debited in the Accounts to the respective provisions. Other retirement benefits viz. Deposit Linked Insurance, Contribution to New Pension Scheme, Medical reimbursement to retired employees and Travel to Home Town on retirement are accounted on accrual basis (actual payments plus outstanding bills at the end of the year).
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7. INVESTMENTS: a. Long term investments are carried at their cost or face value whichever is lower. However, any permanent diminution in their value as on the date of the Balance Sheet is provided for. b. Short term investments are carried at their cost or market value (if quoted) whichever is lower. 8. EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS: The balance in the espectiver funds is carried forward and is represented on the assets side by the balance at Bank, Investments and Accrued Interest. 9. CORPUS FUND was established in the year 2009-10. Income from investments of the fund is added to the Fund. The Corpus Fund may be utilized for Revenue expenditure. The balance in the Corpus Fund which is carried forward is represented by investment in Fixed Deposits with the Bank and Accrued Interest on investments. 10. GOVERNMENT GRANTS: 10.1 Government Grants are accounted on realization basis. However, where a sanction for release of grant pertaining to the financial year is received before 31st March and the grant is actually received in the next financial year, the grant is accounted on accrual basis and an equal amount is shown as recoverable from the Grantor. 10.2 To the extent utilized towards capital expenditure, (on accrual basis) government grants are transferred to the Capital Fund. 10.3 Government and UGC grants for meeting Revenue Expenditure (on accrual basis) are treated, to the extent utilized, as income of the year in which they are realized. 10.4 Unutilised grants (including advances paid out of such grants) are carried forward and exhibited as a liability in the Balance Sheet. 11. INVESTMENTS OF EARMRKED FUNDS AND INTEREST INCOME ACCRUED ON SUCH INVESTMENTS: To the extent not immediately required for expenditure, the amounts available against such funds are invested in approved Securities & Bonds or deposited for fixed term with Banks, leaving the balance in Savings Bank Accounts. Interest received, interest accrued and due and interest accrued but not due on such investments are added to the respective funds and not treated as income of the Institution.
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12. INVENTORY VALUATION Raw material and finished goods are valued at lower of cost and net realizable value.
13. ACCOUNTING FOR SALES Sales are net of Sales Returns, Rebate and Trade Discount.
14. ACCOUNTING FOR ROYALTY PAYMENTS: The Trust publishes books in various languages and under various series. As per the approved policy of Royalty, the Trust pays 50% of the total Royalty due to the Author immediately on publication of a title. This payment is treated as an Advance Royalty and is adjusted against the Royalty accruing annually to the Author against sale in the subsequent years. After this advance is fully adjusted against Sales Royalty, the balance 50% Royalty is released based on the annual quantum of sale of the title.
15. INCOME TAX: The income of NBT is exempt from Income Tax under Section 10(23c) of the Income Tax Act. No provision for tax is therefore made in the Accounts.
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 SCHEDULE 34 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES TO ACCOUNTS 1. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES: 1.1 As on 31.3.2018, 12 (twelve) Court Cases filed against the Institution by former/present employees, tenants and contractors and arbitration cases with contractors, were pending for decisions. The suits filed by employees were establishment related viz. promotions, increments, pay scales, termination etc. the quantum of the claims is not ascertainable. The claim in the suits and arbitration cases by contractors amounted to Rs.0 lac (Previous Year Rs.0 lac). 1.2 Letters of Credit established by the Bank on behalf of the Institution and outstanding on 31.3.2018 – Rs.0 (Previous Year Rs.0). 1.3 Disputed demands in respect of Sales Tax Rs.0 (Previous Year Rs.0). Municipal Taxes Rs.0 (Previous Year Rs.0). 2. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS: The value of contracts remaining to be executed on Capital Account and not provided for (Net of Advances) amounted to Rs.NIL as on 31.3.2018 (Previous Year Rs.60,95,187.00). 3. FIXED ASSETS: 3.1 Additions in the year to Fixed Assets in Schedule 4 include Assets purchased out of Non-NER funds (Rs.6,62,108.00, NER funds Rs.20,000.00, A.D. Fund (Rs.NIL), Sponsored Projects (Rs.NIL) and Library Books of the value of Rs.0.00 gifted to the Institution. The Assets have been set up by credit to Capital Fund. 3.2 In the Balance Sheet as on 31.3.2014 and the Balance Sheets of earlier years, Fixed Assets created out of Plan funds and Fixed Assets created out of Non-Plan funds were not exhibited distinctly. The additions during the year from 2014-15 from Plan, Non-Plan funds and other funds and the depreciation on those additions respectively have been exhibited distinctly in Sub—Schedules A and B to the main schedule of Fixed Assets (Schedule 4). W.e.f. 2017-18 the addition to fixed assets is depicted as Non-NER fund & NER fund. 4. DEPOSIT LIABILITIES: The amount outstanding as Earnest Money Deposit & ecurityS Deposits of Rs. NIL towards unclaimed deposits, prior to the Financial Year 2014-15 was transferred to Revenue Account and accounted as Miscellaneous Income for the year 2014-15.
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5. EXPENDITURE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY: a. Travel Rs. 43,15,252.00 b. Foreign Drafts for import of chemicals etc. Rs. NIL c. Others Rs. NIL 6. CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES AND DEPOSITS: i) In the opinion of the Management, the Current Assets, Loans, Advances and Deposits have a value on realization in the ordinary course, equal at least to the aggregate amount shown in the Balance Sheet. ii) As shown under item 1c(ii) in Schedule-7, Stock of Books valued at Rs.35,10,500.00 is in the custody of Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation under litigation. The matter is sub-judice as on 31.03.2018. 7. The details of balances in Saving Bank Accounts and Fixed Deposit Accounts with Banks are enclosed as attachment ‘A’ to the Schedule of Current Assets. 8. Previous year’s figures have been regrouped, rearranged wherever necessary. 9. Figures in the Final Accounts have been rounded off to the nearest rupee. 10. Schedules 1 to 34 are annexed to and form an integral part of the Balance Sheet at 31 March 2018 and the Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended on that date. 11. As the Provident Fund Accounts and the New Pension Scheme Account are owned by the members of those funds and not by the Institution, these Accounts were separated from the Institution’s Accounts from 2014-15. A Receipts & Payments Account, an Income & Expenditure Account (on Accrual basis) and a Balance Sheet of the Provident Fund Accounts for the year 2017-18 have been attached to the Institution’s Accounts. A large portion of the New Pension Scheme Funds (Rs.1.92 crore) in respect of 63 employees who have been allotted PRA numbers has been transferred up to 2017-18 to National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) – Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA). The balance held in New Pension Scheme in the Institution in respect of about NIL members will be transferred in - Not Applicable - once the PRA numbers are allotted by the agency. 12. In the Accounts for the year 2014-15, the expenditure on Warehouse Management of the Stock of Books was booked under Promotional Expenses in Income and Expenditure Account. In the Accounts for the year 2017-18, the expenditure has been shown under Storage and Distribution Expenses. In future also, the amount will be booked under this head.
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DETAILS OF GRANTS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR 2017-18 AND UNSPENT BALANCE AS ON 31.3.2018 Head Opening Grants Total Received Total Revenue Capital Total Unspent Balance received Grants from own Receipts Expenses Expenses Expenses Balance during the sources as on year 31.3.2018
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Non-NER (Salary) 144917 166848000 166992917 0 166992917 161826264 0 161826264 5166653
Non-NER (Pension) 96568 67924000 68020568 0 68020568 67353886 0 67353886 666682
Non-NER (Non- 32503583 21200000 53703583 132491078 186194661 185510974 0 185510974 683687 Salary)
Non-NER (Activity) 360610 211239000 211599610 93090808 304690418 258547248 0 258547248 46143170
Non-NER (Capital) 0 729500 729500 0 729500 0 662108 662108 67392
Non-NER 0 18800000 18800000 0 18800000 18800000 0 18800000 0 (SC-Salary)
Non-NER 8150917 22949000 31099917 2988320 34088237 13982272 0 13982272 20105965 (SC-Activity)
Non-NER 0 65000 65000 0 65000 0 0 0 65000 (SC-Capital)
Non-NER 0 9500000 9500000 0 9500000 9500000 0 9500000 0 ST-Salary)
Non-NER 1624610 13775000 15399610 0 15399610 3643970 0 3643970 11755640 (ST-Activity)
Non-NER 0 70500 70500 0 70500 0 0 0 70500 (ST-Capital)
NER (Salary) 0 9000000 9000000 0 9000000 7918706 0 7918706 1081294
NER (Activity) 680259 13220000 13900259 20000 13920259 8487422 0 8487422 5432837
NER (Capital) 0 51000 51000 0 51000 0 20000 20000 31000
NER (SC-Salary) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NER (ST-Salary) 0 600000 600000 0 600000 600000 0 600000 0
NER (ST-Activity) 0 700000 700000 0 700000 532113 0 532113 167887
TOTAL 43561464 556671000 600232464 228590206 828822670 736702855 682108 737384963 91437707
Excess expenditure of Rs.137152499.00 (Total Grants received Rs.600232464.00 - total exp. Rs.737384963.00) has been met from own resources of Rs.228590206.00 .
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 RECEIPTS
NON-NER NER
Development Programme for North Sale of Books 125808473.00 Eastern Region 20000
Maintenance 1603870.00
Interest on Bank Deposit 3732927.00
Interest on Loan Received 452632.00
Recoveries of Loans 893176.00
New Delhi World Book Fair 88597071
Normal Promotional Activities 3647442
Sales Promotion Measures 449760
Book Publishing Course 396535
Special Component Programme for welfare of SC 2988320
Tribal Level Activities 0
228570206.00 20000
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13797060.08 281119.00
106527206.51
2696978.43
Amount 31-Mar-18 Amount in Rupees DIRECTOR
1805545.00 878776.08 -1434684.00 12918284 -89742.00
150862.00 2559229.43 -13113.00
(DR. RITA CHOWDHURY) (DR. RITA Investment Interest accrued as onInterest 31/03/2018 ASSESTS Subscription Due for Due Subscription 2018 March Less: Subscription for Less: Subscription 2017 March Canara Bank Less: Adjustment ofLess: Adjustment years previous
GPF Advances Recoverable Total i. For the Current Year the Current i. For ii. Adjustment ofii. Adjustment years previous iii. Less: Adjustment ofiii. Less: Adjustment years previous Cash at Bank State Bank of India Bank State
1434684.00 -1524426.00 12901651.00
221923.00 2559229.43 -13113.00
710032.13 Amount 31-Mar-17 DY.DIRECTOR (RAKESH KUMAR) 83836370.00 1037306.47
-89742 13611683.13
101163657.03
2768039.43
BHAWAN NEHRU NEW DELHI-110070 NEW
1992127.08
106527206.51
104535079.43
Amount 31-Mar-18 NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2018 31 MARCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT GENERAL PROVIDENT 98341214.43 -1434684.00 18613095.00 1805545.00 -830315.52
7537795.00
-20327886.00 0.00
2822442.60 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, Opening Balance Opening Less: Subscription for Less: Subscription 2017 March Add: Subscriptions in Subscriptions Add: the year LIABILITIES Add: Subscription for Subscription Add: 2018 March Less: Excess ofLess: Excess OverExpenditure Income
Closing Balance Add: Interest Credited Interest Add: Total Less: Advance/ Withdrawal Less: Old subscription Less: Old Closing Balance Interest Reserve Interest Opening Balance Opening Prepared by by Prepared SUNITA MADAN SUNITA (ACCOUNTANT) 96476989.43 -1524426.00 18180635.00 1434684.00 0.00
7223833.00
-23437388.00 -13113.00 0.00
0.00 ACCOUNTS OFFICER ACCOUNTS Amount (RAMESH KUMAR PATHAK) 31-Mar-17
2822442.60
Date: 27 June, 2018 27 June, Date: DELHI NEW Place: 101163657.03
98341214.43
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Interest Earned on Investment Interest accrued on 03/18 Interest Add: - on Interest recovered Tax Add: to be obtained Refund accruedMarchfor Interest Less: 2017 over of Expenditure Excess Income Total Income DY.DIRECTOR (RAKESH KUMAR) (RAKESH 14551260.93 1037306.47 0.00 -6727396.00 BHAWAN NEHRU NEW DELHI-110070 NEW Amount 31-Mar-17 8861171.40 0.00 8861171.40 NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL Amount 31-Mar-18 7537795.00 1046.00 0.00 7538841.00 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH THE FOR ACCOUNT AND EXPENDITURE INCOME Prepared by by Prepared Expenditure to Credited Interest GPF Account Charges Bank Over of Income Excess Expenditure Total SUNITA MADAN SUNITA (ACCOUNTANT) ACCOUNTS OFFICER ACCOUNTS (RAMESH KUMAR PATHAK) Date: 27 June, 2018 27 June, Date: DELHI NEW Place: Amount 31-Mar-17 7223833.00 896.00 1636442.40 8861171.40
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2017-18 Amount in Rupees Receipts Schedule Amount Payments Schedule Amount
Opening Balance as on 01.04.2017 GPF Advances 179080.00 State Bank of India 710032.13 Withdrawals/Final Payments 20327886.00 Canara Bank 12901651.00 Investment during the year E 4611390.00 GPF Subscription A 18613095.00 Bank Charges 1046.00 Refund of Advances B 250141.00 Closing Balance: Investment Encashed C 0.00 State Bank of India 878776.08 Interest Received D 6441542.95 Canara Bank 12918284.00 Total 38916462.08 38916462.08
(RAMESH KUMAR PATHAK) (RAKESH KUMAR) (DR. RITA CHOWDHURY) ACCOUNTS OFFICER DEPUTY DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Prepared By SUNITA MADAN (ACCOUNTANT)
Date: 27 June, 2018 Place: NEW DELHI
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT SUBSCRIPTION From pay bills 18135994.00 Sunita Narotra 135067.00 Mohd. Shams Iqbal 212000.00 Manas Ranjan Mahapatra 130000.00 Shatrughan Rai 34.00 Total 18613095.00
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT REFUND OF ADVANCES From pay bills 250141.00 Total 250141.00
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT ENCASHMENT OF INVESTMENTS CANARA BANK (FDR No.880911) 0.00 Total 0.00
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT INTEREST Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) 101250.00 Canara Bank 5205208.00 State Bank of India 30296.00 CAN Bank Mutual Funds 37197.95 Canara Bank (Special Deposit Scheme) 1067591.00 Total 6441542.95
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT INVESTMENT Canara Bank 4611390.00 4611390.00
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT DETAILS OF INVESTMENTS AS ON 31.3.2018 Opening Balance as on 1.4.2017 Additions during Encashments Closing Balance the year during the year as on 31.3.2018 1 Canara Bank (SDS) 13558021.00 13558021.00 2 Canara Bank 68649349.00 4611390.00 0.00 73260739.00 3 Can Bank Mutual Fund 129000.00 129000.00 4 IDBI Bonds 1500000.00 1500000.00 Total 83836370.00 4611390.00 0.00 88447760.00
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3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 10 1 Year No. of Days No. 04/05/1995 Period 28/05/2004 to 24/04/2019 21/01/1995 to UNLIMITED 04/08/1976 to UNLIMITED 28/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 29/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 21/03/2018 to 31/03/2018 01/04/2017 to 31/03/2018 3159401000245/8 3159101000104/26 3159401000104/27 3159401000104/28 3159401000104/29 3159401000104/30 3159401000104/31 3159401000104/32 3159401000104/33 3159413000075/16 3159413000075/17 BHAWAN NEHRU
Account Number Account
NEW DELHI-110070 NEW NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA TRUST, BOOK NATIONAL 129,000.00 GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND ACCOUNT GENERAL PROVIDENT 1,500,000.00 1,547,617.00 5,660,876.00 6,672,000.00 5,660,876.00 6,672,000.00 5,660,876.00 5,660,876.00 6,672,000.00 6,672,000.00 6,395,205.00 7,461,257.00 88,447,760.00 12,010,404.00 10,072,773.00 Invested Invested Amount 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, VASANT 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, 550326 550332 550333 550334 550335 550336 550337 550338 550339 550317 550311 FD No.
DETAILS OF INTEREST ACCRUED ON GPF INVESTMENTS AS ON 31/03/2018 ON GPF INVESTMENTS OF INTEREST ACCRUED DETAILS Particulars IDBI CANARA BANK (SDS) CANARA BANK (SDS) CANBANK MUTUAL FUND CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK CANARA BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S. No. GRAND TOTAL 15 10 11 12 13 14
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070 FINAL SEPARATE AUDIT REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA ON THE ACCOUNTS OF THE NATIONAL BOOK TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018 AND REPLIES OF NBT THEREON
S.No. Audit Observations NBT’s Replies 1. INTRODUCTION: Statement of fact, needs We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of no comments from National Book Trust (NBT) as at 31 March 2018, NBT. the Income & Expenditure Account and Receipts & Payments Account for the year ended on that date under Section 20(1) of the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (Duties, Powers & Conditions of Service) Act, 1971. The audit has been entrusted for the period upto 2022-23. These financial statements include the accounts of four regional offices of the NBT. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. 2. This Separate Audit Report contains the comments Statement of fact, needs of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India no comments from (CAG) on the accounting treatment only with regard NBT. to classification, conformity with the best accounting practices, accounting standards and disclosure norms, etc. Audit observations on financial transactions with regard to compliance with the Law, Rules & Regulations (Propriety and Regularity) and efficiency- cum-performance aspects, etc., if any are reported through Inspection Reports/CAG’s Audit Reports separately.
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3. We have conducted our audit in accordance with Statement of fact, needs auditing standards generally accepted in India. These no comments from standards require that we plan and perform the NBT. audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material mis-statements. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidences supporting the amounts and disclosure in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management as well as evaluating the overall presentation of financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. 4. Based on our audit, we report that: i. We have obtained all the information and explanations, Statement of fact, needs which to the best of our knowledge and belief were no comments from necessary for the purpose of our audit. NBT. ii. The Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Account Statement of fact, needs and Receipts & Payments Account dealt with by this no comments from report have been drawn up in the format prescribed by NBT. the Ministry of Human Resource Development except as stated in the report. iii. In our opinion, proper books of accounts and Statement of fact, needs other relevant records have been maintained by the no comments from National Book Trust in so far as it appears from our NBT. examination of such books.
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iv. We further report that: A. General A.1 As per MHRD format of accounts, separate NPS As the entire amount accounts are to be maintained by the organisation. of NPS contribution However, NBT has not maintained NPS accounts both employees & which is in contravention of format of accounts employer is remitted in prescribed by MHRD. full to Central Record keeping Agency (NPS), NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited every month, therefore as on 31.3.2018 there was no assets & liabilities and separate account has not been prepared. A.2 As per the cash book closing balance as on 31/03/2018 The Bank of Canara Bank Account No.0021 and No.0299 is Reconciliation Rs.3.66 crore and zero respectively whereas as per the Statement as on bank certificate the closing balance is Rs.17.30 lakh 31/3/2018 is under and Rs. 1.76 lakh. NBT has not prepared the Bank process and the same Reconciliation Statement for the difference of Rs.13.64 will be shown at the crore and Rs.1.76 lakh. The same needs to be reconciled. time of next Audit. B. Grants-in-Aid During the year 2017-18, National Book Trust Statement of fact, needs received grants in aid of Rs. 5566.71 lakh (Non-NER: no comments from Rs. 5331.00 lakh and NER: Rs 235.71 lakh) from the NBT. Ministry of Human Resource Development of Higher Education. It also generated its own income of Rs. 2285.90 lakh (Non-NER Rs.2285.70 lakh and NER Rs.0.20 lakh). The Trust had an unspent balance of Rs.435.61 lakh (Non-NER Rs.428.81 lakh and NER Rs.6.80 lakh) of the previous year also. It utilised Rs.7373.85 lakh (Non-NER Rs.7198.27 lakh and NER Rs.175.58 lakh) leaving an unspent balance of Rs.914.38 lakh (Non-NER Rs.847.25 lakh and NER Rs.67.13 lakh) as on 31.3.2018.
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C. Management Letter Deficiencies which have not been included in the Audit Report have been brought to the notice of the Chairman, NBT through a management letter issued separately for remedial action. v. Subject to our observations in the preceding Statement of fact, needs paragraphs, we report that the Balance Sheet, Income no comments from & Expenditure Account and Receipts & Payments NBT. Account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books of accounts. vi. In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanation given to us, the said financial statements, read together with the Accounting Policies and Notes on Accounts, and subject to the significant matters stated above and other matters mentioned in Annexure to this Audit Report, give a true and fair view in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in India:
a. In so far as they relate to the Balance Sheet of the Statement of fact, needs state of affairs of the National Book Trust as at 31 no comments from March 2018; and NBT.
b. In so far as they relate to the Income and Statement of fact, needs Expenditure Account of the surplus for the year no comments from ended on that date. NBT.
For and on behalf of the C & AG of India Place: New Delhi Dated: 03.01.2019 Addl. Dy. C&AG Central Expenditure
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NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA NEHRU BHAWAN 5, INSTITUTIONAL AREA, PHASE-II, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI-110070
ANNEXURE TO SEPARATE AUDIT REPORT OF NATIONAL BOOK TRUST FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON 31.3.2018
S.No. Audit Observations NBT’s Replies 1. Adequacy of No separate internal audit cell Statement of fact, needs no internal audit has been set up by NBT. The comments from NBT. system internal audit of three Regional Offices viz. Western Regional Office, Southern Regional Office and Eastern Regional Office for the year 2017-18 was conducted by a team from NBT Hqrs.
The internal audit of NBT Hqrs. and Northern Regional Office is being conducted by Pr. PAO of MHRD. However, the internal audit by Pr. PAO of MHRD has been conducted for the period 2007-08 to 2011-12 only. 2. Adequacy of The internal control system of Bank Reconciliation for the year internal control NBT is inadequate as: 2017-18 is under process and the system • Bank reconciliation for the report will be shown to the Audit year 2017-18 not done by at the time of next audit. NBT Hqrs.
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• Several discrepancies were The corrective measures in this pointed out by internal audit respect has been initiated and its eg. Depositing of cash sales compliance will be shown to next in Bank after 4 to 6 months Audit. resulting in loss of interest, non-maintenance of separate TA/DA and Misc. Advance Registers, giving advance to contractual employee without surety, etc. • Non-conduct of Internal It is to apprise the Audit that all Audit of NBT Hqrs. and payment proposals are vetted by Northern Regional Office. the Accounts Section which may be treated as Internal Audit. • 25 external audit paras were The replies to these external audit pending as on March 2018. paras are under process and the factual position will be shown at the time of next audit. 3. System Physical Verification of all fixed Statement of fact, needs no of physical assets has been conducted upto comments from NBT. verification of 2017-18. fixed assets 4. System Physical verification of inventory Statement of fact, needs no of physical such as books & publications, comments from NBT. verification of stationery and consumables has inventory been conducted upto 2017-18. 5. Regularity As per accounts, no payment over Statement of fact, needs no in payment of six months in respect of statutory comments from NBT. statutory dues dues was outstanding as on 31 March 2018.
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