Odia Pakhya: Odisha celebrates 'Let's Buy a Book' campaign, sparking literary passion across the State

A wave of excitement filled the streets of Odisha on Wednesday as readers, students, and literary enthusiasts thronged bookstores to participate in the much-awaited "Asa Bahitie Kiniba (Let's Buy a Book)" campaign. The event, held on the ninth day of the ongoing Odia Paksha celebrations (April 1-14), called for the integration of regular book buying and reading into one's daily routine.

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The campaign, dedicated to the celebrated writers of Odia literature, aimed to promote the love for books, particularly those authored by literary icons from the region. Temporary book sales centers were set up in District Collector offices, where government officials, including the District Collectors, not only visited the stalls but also purchased books. The day also saw the organisation of seminars in colleges, emphasi