Bhubaneswar, Oct 27: The 26th edition of the Rajdhani Book Fair will commence on November 15 at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar and continue until November 22. More than 400 stalls are expected to be set up at the eight-day event, which will bring together prominent publishers, distributors, booksellers and educational institutions from across the country.

Preparations for the fair were discussed at a meeting of the organising committee chaired by Dr Upendra Kumar Jena, president of the Book Fair Committee. Convenor Ramesh Chandra Swain, secretary Bidhubhushan Pattnaik, members Birakishore Pradhan and Kamalini Mallik, along with Dr Pitabas Rautaray, president of the Ekamra Book Festival Committee, vice-president Dr Abhaya Nayak and secretary Bhaskar Jena, attended the meeting.

The participants discussed various aspects of organising the fair successfully and ensuring its smooth conduct.

Literary sessions will also be organised on different days on the book fair stage, providing a platform for writers and literature enthusiasts to engage in discussions.

In addition, the Book Fair Awards will be presented in 12 categories of Odia literature, recognising contributions to the state's rich literary tradition.