Mysuru, Oct. 20 (GA&BS)- Kannada Book Authority (KBA) Chairman Dr. Manasa has said, this year’s Dasara Book Mela received an overwhelming response, by registering a turnover of Rs. 95.18 lakh. Dasara Book Mela was held for a period of 10 days from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1 at Scouts & Guides Grounds in city.

Addressing media persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in the city recently, he said, a total of 96,000 books were sold in 94 stalls opened by publishers, academies, Authorities, Varsities and Kendra Sahitya Academy. KBA alone sold books worth Rs. 82,000 at its exclusive stall.

“The bibliophiles and vendors, who took part in the Mela, were happy to return home with a resounding success. In the coming days, KBA has decided to organise such Melas on its own in Mysuru and other parts of the State,

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