Tamil NaduWednesday, 14 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu allocates ₹8.45 crore for book fairs in all districts in 2026-27
Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ₹8.45 crore in 2026-27 to conduct book fairs in all districts to promote reading habits.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026-27, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department issued an order allocating ₹8.45 crore to conduct book fairs in all districts, continuing the state’s district-wise reading promotion initiative.
Key specifics
- In 2022-23, districts were classified into 3 categories: A, B and C.
- Book fairs were earlier held with ₹17.50 lakh for A category, ₹14 lakh for B category and ₹12 lakh for C category districts.
- The total expenditure for the 2022-23 district book fairs was ₹4.96 crore.
- Book fairs were also successfully conducted in all districts during 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- The Public Libraries Directorate can draw the funds as advance through district treasuries.
Exam lens
TNPSC current affairs on Tamil Nadu schemes and cultural initiatives: year 2026-27, ₹8.45 crore, School Education Department, Public Libraries Directorate, district-level book fairs. Expect a one-line question on which department sanctioned the amount and for what purpose.