Kokrajhar to host nine-day North East National Book Fair from December 1
The Bodoland Territorial Council and the Publishers and Book Sellers Guild, North-East will jointly organise the event at Green Field.
The North East National Book Fair, Bodoland–2026 will be held at Green Field in Kokrajhar from December 1 to 9, according to The News Mill. Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Hagrama Mohilary are scheduled to inaugurate the fair on December 1.
BTC Executive Member for Education and MLA Rabiram Narzary said the council has allocated funds for educational institutions to buy books for their libraries and academic requirements. The council will coordinate with universities, colleges, and schools under the BTC to facilitate these purchases, though the specific amount allocated was not specified.
An organising committee has been formed under former BTC Deputy Chief and current council member Kampa Borgoyary. The event will feature literary discussions, interactive sessions, and programmes on language, literature, culture, and history. There will also be activities for children and emerging writers.
The Publishers and Book Sellers Guild, North-East president Bhaskar Dutta Baruah said the programme includes sessions involving writers, readers, and publishers. A special Bodoland Pavilion will be set up to display the development initiatives and achievements of BTC departments.
Visitors who purchase books worth Rs 1,000 will be eligible for a lucky draw. Prizes include Rs 20,000, Rs 10,000, and Rs 5,000, along with five consolation prizes. Entry to the fair will be free.
Expected participants include the National Book Trust, Sahitya Akademi, HarperCollins, Penguin, Book Ford Publication, Holyfaith Publication, Unique Books, Assam Book Hive, Angik, Lawyers Book Stall, Rekha Prakashan, and Kalyani Publishers.