In a historic move, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami released 26 new titles in Garhwali and Kumaoni (13 each), published by the National Book Trust to preserve Uttarakhand's unique linguistic heritage.
Held at Dehradun's Parade Ground, the 9-day festival features over 300 book stalls from national publishers, offering a vast collection of works in Hindi, English, and regional languages.
The event includes the "Doon Lit Fest," featuring high-profile speakers like Acharya Prashant and Nitin Seth, alongside cultural performances by artists like Narendra Singh Negi.
A dedicated "Children’s Pavilion" hosts daily storytelling, workshops, and quizzes, aligning with NEP 2020 to promote mother-tongue education and early literacy.