Chennai’s Own Book Fair 46th Edition, Page Turn – New Indian Express

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CHENNAI: Young people and competitive exam candidates flocked to the YMCA grounds for the 46th Chennai Book Fair on Friday. Speaking to the public earlier in the day, Prime Minister MK Stalin said the state government had published 173 books in the past year and a half. After presenting the Kalaignar Porkizhi award and his BAPASI award, Stalin said that this kind of book festival was held only in Chennai until his government took charge. All districts now have grand book festivals, and the state government allocated Rs 5.5 billion for the initiative last year, he added.

“The Association of Bookstores and Publishers of South India (BAPASI) was only allocated Rs 7.5 lakh per annum, but my government provided an additional Rs. We also pledged to set up a book park in the city last year, and after finding a suitable site for the park, an announcement about this will be made soon, ”the prime minister assured those gathered during his inaugural address. bottom.

On this occasion, he also released a Tamil monthly calendar with pictures of Sangam literature, published by Tamil Development Authority. Minister T Mano Thangaraj received the first copy. He also released a memento ‘Tamil Nadu State Day 18th July’ issued by the State Intelligence Department to mark the day the state was renamed Tamil Nadu.

Among the thousands of stalls set up at the book fair, a special section for children’s literature took center stage. Many small children searching for their favorite picture books and discovering new ones contributed greatly to the dynamic atmosphere of the book fair.

Public school teacher L Ramesh told TNIE that although there are several book fairs held across the state, Chennai Book Fair is a must for him. “The variety and breadth of books on the stalls here is inspiring. The school education department must make arrangements to bring students to the fair from all schools,” he added.

Another participant, S Prasath, said it was great to see so many books lined up. “I was preparing for the TNPSC Group-I exam and came here with some materials. Here you can get a large number of books on self-development, Indian economy and politics. I have purchased a few books and plan to return with my family another day.I am also excited about the first International Book Fair scheduled for January 16-18 at the same site said the young man.

</p> <p>CHENNAI: Young people and competitive exam candidates flocked to the YMCA grounds for the 46th Chennai Book Fair on Friday. Speaking to the public earlier in the day, Prime Minister MK Stalin said the state government had published 173 books in the past year and a half. After presenting the Kalaignar Porkizhi award and his BAPASI award, Stalin said that this kind of book festival was held only in Chennai until his government took charge. All districts are now hosting grand book festivals and the state government allocated Rs 5.5 crore to the initiative last year, he added. I was only allocated rupees but my government provided an additional 50 lakhs.This form of funding is permanent.Also, last year we committed to set up a book park in the city. After finding a suitable site for the park, an announcement on this will be made shortly,” the Prime Minister assured those gathered during his inaugural address. , also released a monthly calendar in Tamil with pictures of Sangam literature. Minister T Mano Thangaraj received the first copy. He also released a memento ‘Tamil Nadu State Day 18th July’ issued by the State Intelligence Department to mark the day the state was renamed Tamil Nadu. Among the thousands of stalls set up at the book fair, a special section for children’s literature took center stage. Many small children searching for their favorite picture books and discovering new ones contributed greatly to the dynamic atmosphere of the book fair. Public school teacher L Ramesh told his TNIE that although there are several book fairs held across the state, Chennai for him is a book fair not to be missed. “The variety and breadth of books on the stalls here is inspiring. The school education department has to make arrangements to bring students from all schools to the fair,” he added. I said the array of books is great. “I was preparing for the TNPSC Group-I exam and came here with some materials. Here you can get a large number of books on self-development, Indian economy and politics. I have purchased a few books and plan to return with my family another day.I am also excited about the first International Book Fair scheduled for January 16-18 at the same site said the young man.<br />