Day 3 Highlights - Andaman Nicobar Book Fair 2026

Day 3 of the Andaman Nicobar Book Fair 2026 showcased the Children’s Corner with creative writing, origami art, and digital library slogans, supported by National Book Trust, India and Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya. The event drew over 300 students and featured judge-led sessions, author stalls, and engaging activities to foster reading culture in the islands.

Day 3 of the Andaman Nicobar Book Fair 2026 witnessed vibrant participation and enthusiastic engagement, as the Children's Corner continued to blend learning with creativity at ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram. Organized by National Book Trust, India, the fair welcomed over 300 young participants from various schools across the city, filling the venue with colour, imagination, and excitement.

The day began with an engaging Creative Writing Workshop, where children worked in groups to craft original stories. Each group picked slips from four different baskets and creatively used the given words to weave imaginative narratives, which they also illustrated. The activity encouraged teamwork, critical thinking, and storytelling skills. The seven best groups were rewarded with children's books published by National Book Trust, India.

The second session featured a delightful Origami Art Workshop conducted by Shivani. Introducing participants to the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, the session guided children in creating two different kinds of birds using colourful origami sheets. The workshop beautifully demonstrated how creativity can take flight with simple folds and imagination.

In the third session, children expressed their ideas and creativity by writing impactful slogans on Digital Library and Digital Books in collaboration with Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya. The most innovative entries were awarded exciting goodies from ReP, encouraging young minds to engage thoughtfully with the concept of digital reading.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, the specially designed activity zone remained lively with enthusiastic doodling and creative expression. Students also explored the bookstalls along with their teachers and parents, discovering new authors and titles while immersing themselves in the joy of books.

Day 3 was further marked by the visit of esteemed members of the judiciary, including Dipendra Nath Mitra, Judge, Family Court; Neyaz Alam, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Port Blair; and Jayanta Mukherjee, Judicial Magistrate First Class-cum-Civil Judge (Junior Division), 2nd Court, Port Blair.

The dignitaries visited the book fair, explored various stalls, browsed titles at the NBT-India stall, and purchased books, appreciating the wide range of publications and the initiative to promote reading culture in the islands.

With dynamic children's activities and the gracious presence of distinguished dignitaries, Day 3 of the Andaman Nicobar Book Fair 2026 continued to strengthen its mission of nurturing creativity, learning, and a vibrant reading culture in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Visitors are invited to be part of this grand celebration of books at ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram, until 22 February 2026.