NEW DELHI — The Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has won seven honors at the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) Awards for Excellence in Book Production 2026.
The division’s titles across Hindi, English, and Urdu were recognized across multiple categories, securing four Second Prizes and three Third Prizes. Director General Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia felicitated the editorial teams, commending the personnel for their collective dedication to credible, high-quality public publishing.
Award-Winning Publications Breakdown
Second Prize Winners:
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Reference Books (Hindi): Bharat 2026
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General & Trade Books (English): Wings to Our Hopes – Volume 2
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Journals & House Magazines (Hindi): Yojana (July 2026) — centered on the theme Viksit Bharat@2047
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Journals & House Magazines (English): Kurukshetra – A Rural Development Monthly Since 1952
Third Prize Winners:
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Children’s Books (0–10 Years, Hindi): Dharti Ki Sehat
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Art & Coffee Table Books (Hindi): Rangoli Roop Sur Lay Ki
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Journals & House Magazines (Indian Languages – Urdu): Ajkal Urdu (July 2026)
Official Remarks and Organizational Context
Highlighting the scope of the division’s publishing mission, Dr. Dhiraj Kakadia noted that the awards reinforce the agency’s responsibility to deliver authentic, accessible content focused on national development, science, culture, and literature.
“The seven awards received by the Publications Division are a testament to the collective hard work, dedication and excellence of its officers and personnel. This recognition further motivates us to publish high-quality, credible and useful content,” Kakadia stated.
The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) serves as the apex representative body for Indian publishers across regional and national languages, representing over 80 percent of the country’s commercial and public publishing industry.
