Book fair gets under way in Mayiladuthurai

The book fair was inaugurated by Minister Siva V. Meyyanathan in the presence of Collector A. P. Mahabharathi and former Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu on Friday.
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The third edition of the Mayiladuthurai Book Fair commenced on January 31 at Dharmapuram Adheenam Arts College, featuring 65 stalls from leading publishing houses and 20 literary and cultural events scheduled throughout the fair.

The fair, organised by the district administration, School Education Department, and the Directorate of Public Libraries, was inaugurated by Minister for Backward Classes Welfare Siva V. Meyyanathan in the presence of District Collector A. P. Mahabharathi, former Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu, and local MLAs.

District Collector A. P. Mahabharathi noted that the fair includes exhibits on government welfare schemes alongside books for competitive exams, general knowledge, and literature. The event will also host guest lectures, debates, plays, and student competitions.