The Indian Navy has established dedicated stalls at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, showcasing its authoritative publications and meticulously crafted scale ship models. Alongside literature, the Navy is providing visitors with a detailed look into its evolution, traditions, and operational prowess. A panel discussion titled ‘Naval Maritime Expeditions: Past and Present’ was held, moderated by Cdr Kalesh Mohanan and featuring Capt Prashant C Menon and Cdr Neeraj Vashisth.
The Navy’s presence at the fair for nine days underscores its dedication to preserving and promoting India’s maritime heritage. Spearheaded by the Naval History Division (NHD), the Navy Pavilion in Hall No. 5 is exhibiting seven volumes of the official history of the Indian Navy (1945–2021) and various histories of Indian Naval assets. The displays aim to enhance visitors’ understanding of India’s rich maritime and naval legacy.
As part of its academic outreach, the NHD organized a panel discussion focusing on the 1971 War, with Cdr Neeraj Vashisth moderating and featuring Cdr Vijai Prakash Kapil, VrC, NM (Retd), and defense journalist Sandeep Unnithan. Another upcoming panel discussion, ‘Creating Rule-based Order: The role of Indian Navy,’ will be moderated by Associate Professor Abhimanyu Singh Arha, with insights from Lt Cdr Anupama Thapliyal and Lt Jeevitesh Saharan on the Navy’s significance in the Indian Ocean Region.
The Book Fair will witness the launch of a book on the Indian Navy by the Naval History Division, to be unveiled by the Chief of the Naval Staff. Beyond exhibitions and discussions, the NHD is actively encouraging young visitors to consider a career in the Indian Navy, garnering significant public interest with its naval publications and stalls.
