Lucknow, Nov. 30 -- A bookshop is the cultural identity of a city, and if bookstores disappear, culture too will turn into merely an "agri-culture." This was emphasised by bookseller Chandra Prakash, during a session - 'Stolen Words: The Hidden Cost of India's Reading Culture' at an ongoing four-day literature festival at UP Darshan Park on Saturday. Chandra Prakash said that India accounts for 13% of global book piracy. "Despite 150 raids and 200 arrests in the last three years, fewer than 10 punishments have been awarded, whereas in the music industry, 175 convictions were recorded in the year 2009 alone," he said. Publisher Arun Maheshwari also said that delays in the judicial process lead to delays in controlling piracy. "A two-level solution can help in resolving the issues related to piracy. Legal books should be affordable, easily accessible, supported by a strong distribution network and wider regional reach, while there should be a national anti-piracy task force, and IPR police cells and tribunals must be strengthened so that justice can be delivered swiftly," said Maheshwari. Culture exponent, Jayanta Krishna said that India's literature and book market is worth nearly Rs 80,000 crore, in which regional languages contribute significantly, but 30-40% of books are pirated. Other prominent sessions included - Celebrating Umrao Jaan, The sound tales, Mithaas - Kal Bhi Aaj Bhi, Ghat Rahi Hai Roz Meri Chehragi, Chalchitra aur Samaj, and Shaam-e-Sufiyana....