With the aim of promoting the development and culture of tourism, education, stationery, massland and printing business of the Far Western Province, the 'Major National Book Exhibition and Educational Festival 2081' has started in Dhangadhi from Tuesday.

Kailali Association of Nepal Book and Stationery Traders organized the festival. "We believe that the book exhibition and educational festival will contribute to the educational, economic and social development of the Far West," said Bhim Padal, president of Kailali Booksellers Association, "100 stalls have been set up at the festival.

Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah inaugurated the festival, which will be held for a week.