Guwahati, Dec. 24 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated the Assam Book Fair 2025 and presented the Yuva Lekhak Samman to 818 young writers at a programme jointly organised by the Assam Publication Board and the All Assam Book Publishers and Sellers Association at the playground of Khanapara Veterinary College, Guwahati.

As a part of the Yuva Lekhak Sanman, the Chief Minister honoured each young writer with a cash award of Rs. 25,000 each.

It may be noted that the Assam Book Fair, which began today and will continue for 14 days, has witnessed the participation of more than 135 publishing houses from Assam as well as from Delhi, Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Addressing the enthusiasts on the occas...