Navy history showcased at World Book Fair

At the Navy Pavilion, seven volumes of the official history of the Indian Navy (1945–2021) are on display, along with histories of various Indian Naval ships, submarines, air squadrons and establishments, as well as books on India’s maritime history to enhance visitors’ understanding of the nation’s rich maritime and naval heritage.

As part of its academic outreach, the NHD conducted a panel discussion focusing on the 1971 War and the secret operation in East Pakistan, featuring Commander (retd) Vijai Prakash Kapil, a Vir Chakra awardee of that war.

Defence journalist Sandeep Unnithan provided perspectives on India’s naval history.

Another panel discussion, titled "Creating Rule based Order: The role of Indian Navy" is scheduled on January 14. A Navy history book will be unveiled by the Navy Chief Admiral DK Tripathi.

The nine-day (January 10-18) book fair is being organised by the National Book Trust, an autonomous organisation of the Government of India under the Ministry of Education.