The 23rd National Book Fair has begun in Lucknow: The theme for the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', Deputy CM urges youth to read books.

The 23rd National Book Fair began on Thursday at Balrampur Garden in Lucknow. The 11-day fair was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. This year, the fair is themed around the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'. On the inaugural occasion, Ratan Sisters Isha-Misha Ratan presented a Kathak performance. After touring the fair, the Deputy CM urged young people to visit the book fair and read books. He said that books are a mind's