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Agartala Book Fair : A Preparatory Meeting Of 45th Agartala Book Fair 2027.

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Agartala, Tripura, 30th of October, 2026 :  With The Initiative of Information & Cultural Affairs Department Government of Tripura a preparatory meeting 45th Agartala Book Fair, 2026 organized at Muktadhara Auditorium, Agartala, Tripura on Thursday (29th October, 2026).

The 45th Agartala Book Fair — will be held in the first week of January 2027 at the International Fair Ground, Hapania, Agartala, This decision was taken at a preparatory meeting for the 45th Agartala Book Fair, organised by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department at Muktdhara Auditorium.

Hon’ble Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy was present at the meeting. During a brief discussion on preparations for the book fair, he highlighted the enduring importance and necessity of books, stating that the world of books, the wealth of literature and the scope for acquiring knowledge can never come to an end.

He emphasised the need to make the book fair more attractive and popular. He said that the state government would continue its tireless efforts in this regard and extend all possible support to make this festival of knowledge a grand success. Expressing hope, he said that the collective efforts of everyone involved would help make the book fair truly successful.

Also present at the programme were Deputy Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly Ramprasad Paul, Secretary of the Information and Cultural Affairs Department Kiran Gitte, West Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Dr. Vishal Kumar, and Vice-Chairman of the State-Level Cultural Advisory Committee Subrata Chakraborty.

In his welcome address, Director of the Information and Cultural Affairs Department Bimbisar Bhattacharya spoke in detail about various aspects of organising the book fair.

Former Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Arunoday Saha, along with noted litterateur and writer Nanda Kumar Debbarma, also addressed the preparatory meeting.

Representatives from various districts of the state, prominent social activist, writers, poets, litterateurs and publishers were also present at the meeting.