Tamluk Book Fair 2026: DM Urges Youth to Embrace Books Over Gadgets

• The Tamluk Book Fair 2026 has commenced in Purba Medinipur, aiming to draw the current generation away from electronic gadgets and back to books.
• District Magistrate Younis Rishin Islam emphasized that books are crucial for intellectual development, urging people to read books instead of relying on mobile phones.
• The fair, held at Raj Maidan in Tamluk, features 92 stalls, an increase from 72 last year, including major publishers and a Little Magazine Corner.
• Last year's district book fair saw book sales exceeding 22 lakh rupees, indicating a growing interest in books in the region.
• The district administration is actively promoting books as 'true friends' in the digital age, with the fair open daily from 1 PM to 9 PM.

Why It Matters: Tamluk Book Fair 2026 promotes reading for intellectual growth, with increased stalls and sales reflecting growing public interest.