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Gohpur, Assam to host Zubeen Garg free book fair, 100,000 books to be given away
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM
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A free book fair named after singer‑actor Zubeen Garg will be organized in Gohpur, Assam, with a pledge to distribute 100,000 books to the public.
Gohpur in Assam is set to host a free book fair that will bear the name of popular singer‑actor Zubeen Garg. Organisers have announced that the event will see the distribution of one lakh books at no cost to attendees, aiming to promote reading across the region.
The fair is being positioned as a cultural outreach initiative, with local authorities and community groups collaborating to source the books and manage logistics. While exact dates have not been disclosed, the event is expected to draw large crowds from Gohpur and surrounding districts.
By offering a substantial number of free books, the fair seeks to encourage literacy, especially among school‑going children and first‑time readers. Officials hope the initiative will complement existing educational programs and foster a lasting reading habit among participants.
The involvement of Zubeen Garg, a celebrated figure in Assam’s music and film industry, adds a high‑profile endorsement that is likely to boost public interest and media coverage of the fair.
The fair is being positioned as a cultural outreach initiative, with local authorities and community groups collaborating to source the books and manage logistics. While exact dates have not been disclosed, the event is expected to draw large crowds from Gohpur and surrounding districts.
By offering a substantial number of free books, the fair seeks to encourage literacy, especially among school‑going children and first‑time readers. Officials hope the initiative will complement existing educational programs and foster a lasting reading habit among participants.
The involvement of Zubeen Garg, a celebrated figure in Assam’s music and film industry, adds a high‑profile endorsement that is likely to boost public interest and media coverage of the fair.