21st Guwahati Book Fair begins tomorrow

Guwahati, Dec 29 (UNI) The 21st Guwahati Book Fair will begin here at Assam Engineering Institute (AEI) ground tomorrow.

The 12 day long fair is being organised by Assam Publication Board at the cost of Rs 18 lakhs.

Speaking at a press conference Asom Education Minister Ripun Bora said 114 publication and book sellers organization from various states as well as two from neighbouring Bangladesh have confirmed their participation in the fair .

He informed that out of 172 stalls, 60 stalls are for publication organisations from North Eastern region.

He also added that hence forth every year the fair would be organised on December 30.

Publication Board Secretary Rafiquz Zaman said, ''This year we have published eight new books and re-published 21 books on various subjects of culture, heritage, literature, language, drama, history of Asom.'' Mr Zaman added, ''to attract maximum number of students cultural programs were being organised by the various schools and colleges in the state instead of inviting cultural organisers.'' Besides, competitions like painting, quiz, drama and debate would also be organised, he added.

There had been no entry fees for students but the visitors have to pay Rs 3 per head.

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