Day 7 of the New Delhi World Book Fair came alive with the enthusiastic participation of school students, as large groups from schools across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states reached the fair in significant numbers.
Students were seen exploring the fairgrounds with curiosity and excitement, engaging deeply with the vibrant pavilions, replicas, and creative installations showcased at the venue.
“Our teacher wants us to move freely and explore things on our own. Though she is around, she is not interfering. This will improve our personal intelligence and observation,” said Kshitij, a Class 9 student of Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, Subroto Park.
The young visitors enthusiastically clicked selfies, captured videos, and interacted with various exhibits, reflecting their keen interest in books, learning spaces, and cultural displays.
“I am also active on social media, and it’s a great content creation opportunity. The school administration arranged this visit for us, but I want to share this experience with those who can’t reach here and are sitting in far-off states. I can’t go personally, but videos can travel,” said Cheshtha, who was busy filming a reel around the fountain on the premises.
Cheshtha and her friends study at Alwar Public School, Alwar, Rajasthan.
Teachers accompanying the students highlighted the educational value of the visit, noting that such exposure encourages reading habits, cultural awareness, and creative thinking among young learners.
“A break from routine studies and a chance to explore new options was the idea behind bringing students here. They mostly study within school premises, but they need to know about our cultural and literary legacy. Educational, literary, competitive material, personal interest, and foreign publications—everything is here. Students will learn a lot from this visit,” said Vinita Nagar, a teacher.
Selfies with soldiers, posing with military vehicles, and a live concert were pleasant surprises for both pupils and teachers. “A school day can’t be better than this,” concluded Paridhi of MCL Saraswati Bal Mandir Senior Secondary School.
