RUPAI SIDING: The three-day Kendriya Kuhi programme, organised to mark Children’s Day, concluded at the Rupai Satadal Branch Sahitya Sabha premises.

As many as 62 books published on the initiative of the Rupai Satadal Branch Sahitya Sabha were released at a book launch meeting held on the concluding day.

Assam Sahitya Sabha vice-president Padum Rajkhowa, general secretary Devajit Bora, Kendriya Kuhi Sub-Committee working president Mrinal Kumar Hazarika and convenor Prashanta Saikia attended the meeting and released the books. Other office-bearers of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, educationists, litterateurs and journalists were also present.

The books included works by several young and senior writers from the greater Rupai Siding area. A book titled Emuthi Junak by young writer Pinku Moran was also released.

The programme began on November 13 under the initiative of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, in association with the Tinsukia District Sahitya Sabha. The Rupai Satadal Branch Sahitya Sabha hosted the event, while the Kendriya Kuhi Sub-Committee organised it.