Archive · 24 Jan 2026
26th Sambalpur Book Fair Celebrates Books and Culture
The 26th Sambalpur Book Fair started on 24 January 2026 and will run until 1 February 2026 in Sambalpur, Odisha.
It is organized by the National Book Trust, India, SETU, and the District Administration of Sambalpur.
The fair has over 250 stalls with books for all ages, including children’s literature, fiction, and educational books.
There is a special Children’s Pavilion with fun activities like storytelling, drawing competitions, and art workshops.
Famous singer Umakant Barik performed at the inauguration.
The fair also features cultural performances, author interactions, and book launches.
The goal is to celebrate books, culture, and community, and to encourage reading and learning.
The 26th Sambalpur Book Fair was inaugurated on 24 January 2026 and will continue until 1 February 2026 at P.H.D Ground, Ainthapali, Sambalpur, Odisha.
Organized by the National Book Trust, India (NBT), SETU, and the District Administration of Sambalpur, the fair features over 250 stalls with a wide range of books.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, emphasized the importance of books in deepening knowledge and inspiring individuals during the inauguration.
The fair includes a Children’s Pavilion with interactive activities like storytelling, music programs, and art workshops for students from Classes I to XII.
Cultural performances, author interactions, and book launches are scheduled throughout the fair, with the goal of celebrating Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and promoting reading.
- Who
- Organized by National Book Trust, India (NBT), SETU, and District Administration of Sambalpur. Inaugurated by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education.
- What
- 26th Sambalpur Book Fair, a celebration of books, culture, and community.
- When
- 24 January 2026 to 1 February 2026.
- Where
- P.H.D Ground, Ainthapali, Sambalpur, Odisha.
- Why
- To celebrate the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Odisha, strengthen the bond between publishers, authors, and readers, and promote reading and knowledge.
- Event
- 26th Sambalpur Book Fair
- Organizers
- National Book Trust, India (NBT), SETU, District Administration of Sambalpur
- Inauguration Date
- 24 January 2026
- Closing Date
- 1 February 2026
- Location
- P.H.D Ground, Ainthapali, Sambalpur, Odisha
- Key Dignitaries
- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Prof. Milind Sudhakar Marathe, Shri Yuvraj Malik
- Highlights
- Children’s Pavilion, 250+ stalls, cultural performances, book launches