Birbhum Book Fair Shatters Records: Rs 99 Lakh Sales in 7 Days, Proving Books' Enduring Appeal

• The 44th Birbhum District Book Fair, held from January 14-20 at Irrigation Colony grounds in Suri, recorded sales of nearly Rs 99 lakh.
• This year's sales figure of Rs 98,70,024 significantly surpassed last year's Rs 86 lakh, marking a record increase of Rs 13 lakh.
• A total of 90 stalls participated in the fair, organized by the Public Education Extension and Library Services Department and Birbhum District Local Library Authority.
• The fair attracted 63,464 visitors, a substantial increase from the previous year, indicating strong public interest.
• Author Ananya Bhattacharya's book 'Barabhoy' sold out completely, demonstrating the high demand for literary works.

Why It Matters: Birbhum District Book Fair's record-breaking sales prove that the appeal of books remains strong in the digital age.