The 43rd Agartala Book Fair, a 13-day event, took place from January 2nd to January 14th, 2025, at the Hapania International Fair Ground in Agartala, Tripura, India.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Dates: January 2nd to 14th, 2025
Venue: Hapania International Fair Ground, Agartala
Significance: The Agartala Book Fair is an annual highlight in Tripura’s cultural calendar, described as a “festival of intellect and creativity” by the Chief Minister.
Activities: The fair featured 178 stalls, including 42 from other states, and included events like new book releases, discussions, quizzes, and poet conferences.
Accessibility: Free bus services were arranged to ensure accessibility for all attendees.
Inauguration: The 43rd edition was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, who emphasized the importance of books as the foundation of knowledge and urged people to embrace the reading culture.
Stalls: There were 178 stalls, including 42 from other states.