Year of the Printed Book
A salute to India’s book printers & binders.
A journey to personally recognise the people who print and bind the books that shape India.
Supported by printing associations & community partners
Because every reader begins with you.
Behind every textbook, novel, children’s book, and scientific title – there’s a shop floor, skilled hands, and a team that makes knowledge physical.
This programme is our way of saying: we see you, we value you, and we want India to see you too.
What recognition looks like
A beautifully designed Certificate of Recognition
(co-signed by Bindwel + PrintWeek India)
A personal visit
(tea/coffee, conversations - no speeches, no suits)
A story spot
(your work showcased through PrintWeek coverage + social highlights, with your permission)
How the journey works
Step 1
Nominate / Register your firm (or another book printer/binder)
Step 2
Our team connects and schedules a visit (region-wise roadshow)
Step 3
We hand-deliver the certificate, listen, and document learnings
Step 4
The stories become a nationwide showcase + final report
Pan-India roadshow
We’re travelling region by region – meeting book printers and binderies across metros, towns, and community presses – capturing what’s changing, what’s challenging, and what’s inspiring.
Who is this for?
- Firms where book printing and/or bookbinding is a primary revenue stream
- Textbook, educational, trade, regional-language, scholarly, children’s book producers
- Binderies supporting multiple printers / publishers
- Community or institutional presses keeping local literature alive
FAQs
Is this an award or competition?
It’s a nationwide recognition programme celebrating book printers and binders – through certificates and personal visits.
Do we need to pay to participate?
Participation is meant to be accessible and community-driven.
Will every printer get featured publicly?
Only with your permission. We can recognise you privately as well.
Who is organising this?
Bindwel and PrintWeek India are jointly driving the programme with support from industry networks.
How do you plan visits across India?
Region-wise scheduling with hubs across major clusters, plus local coordination for smaller presses.
Let’s celebrate the people who make books possible.
A movement powered by the book ecosystem – printers, binders, publishers, suppliers, and readers.
