After the hugely successful Chennai International Book Fair 2023, Tamil Nadu is now ready to host its second edition of CIBF. The dates for the next edition of CIBF are January 16-18, 2024.
Drawing in participation from over 30 countries and hundreds of publishers, CIBF has firmly established itself as one of the world's premier book fairs.
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Tamil Nadu Translation Grant Program Guidelines Announced. Publishers can apply now!
At CIBF 2023, the government of Tamil Nadu unveiled a Translation Grant program to promote translating Tamil works both domestically and internationally. The grant program guidelines and application are now available - read them over and start applying today!
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CIBF Fellowship program announced. Publishing professionals from around the world can apply now!
CIBF Fellowship program is the latest program launched by Tamil Nadu government committing further to the motto of “Bringing the world to Tamil, taking Tamil to the world”. CIBF Fellowship aims to foster professional and cultural exchanges, networking and more. Learn more on the offers and guidelines and start applying now!
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"Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. M.K. Stalin announced a fresh translation grant of ₹30 million as the first allotment to translate Tamil titles into 30 languages. Many schemes of translation grant through co-publishing and bulk library purchases have already been initiated. "The Tamil Nadu government aims to take Tamil to the world and bring the world to Tamil through the international book fair,” said the Chief Minister in the CIBF Conference."
"The success of this debut book fair, conceived within two months, is due to the trust of the global publishing industry. Chennai is on its way to becoming one of the top global hubs of the publishing sector. That position will be secured in a matter of time by creating an ecosystem for publishers and agents worldwide. This land of literature with voracious readers will continue to enthrall the increasing tribe of book lovers in the forthcoming editions as well."
The Tamil Nadu Text Book and Educational Services Corporation, as part of their mandate from the government, publish textbooks, promote Tamil books through translation, and collaborate with publishers from around the world to spread awareness about Tamil literary works. Additionally, they organize CIBF and Tamil Nadu Translation Grant programs.
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu and considered to be the gateway to South India, is renowned for its flourishing literary, musical and dancing cultures. Additionally, it has become an integral part of the economy as well as a leader in education and healthcare. This city stands out as a global hub for human resources within knowledge industries while also boasting about its digital economy with plenty of successful start-ups. Not only that but Chennai is widely known for being a significant center of film production too.