The 10-day Uttaranchal Trade Mahotsav-2013 along with the national book fair organised by the National Book Promotion Society (NBPS) is currently underway at the Parade Ground.
Over 18 States are participating in the trade fair. The managing director of the event, Sanjay Singh said that this event has been held here for 12 years now. The main motive behind this trade fair is to provide a platform to the traders so that they can sell their products through this exhibition. A national book fair is also being organised by the NBPS where one can find a wide range of books. More than 300 stalls have been placed at the venue from different states, he added.
Rohit Verma media coordinator of the event said that, this is the biggest book fair organised at any trade fair in Dehradun with a wide range of books for readers of all age groups. He also said, “We have organised such a massive book fair with the motive to bring the latest books to the readers in Uttarakhand.
There are more than 1,50,000 books being offered here for up to 50 per cent discount. The price of the books ranges from Rs 20 to Rs 1,000. From children to people from older age-group, everybody can pick a good number of books from a wide variety of fiction, drama, poetry, educational, religious, spiritual, bed-time stories, fairy tales, novels, magazines, subject books, colouring books for toddlers and many others,” he added.
He also said that one can also purchase handmade crafts, hosiery items, furniture, electronic home appliances, and ready made garments at the Trade Mahotsav. The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India limited (TRIFED) and stall owners are selling woollen clothes at 40 per cent discount. Visitors can also enjoy cultural programmes from different states performed by artistes at the venue, he said.