Imphal Book Fair to begin today
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 14 2023:
The 30th Imphal Book Fair will be held for seven days from December 15 to 21 at the State Central Library & Manipur State Archives Complex, Imphal.
The seven-day book fair is being jointly organised by the State Central Library, Imphal, Department of Art & Culture, Manipur and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Ministry of Culture.
Book release functions, spot painting competition (Class III-VIII), quiz competition (Class XI-XII), career counselling programmes etc are some of the items lined up to be conducted as a part of the book fair, said a statement issued by RK Urmila Devi, Chief Librarian, State Central Library, Imphal.
State Central Library has requested writers/publishers interested in releasing their books at the fair to submit 2 copies of their work by December 16 .
Further, students interested in participating in the quiz and spot painting competition have been instructed to visit the State Central Library office and get the necessary details by December 16 .
The seven day book fair will open from 10 am and close by 7 pm each day.
Local as well as firms from outside the State will be participating in the book fair where 15% discounts will be given on all kinds of books.
State Central Library Imphal has requested organisations of the State to refrain from imposing bandhs/blockades during the seven days of the book fair.