India, April 7 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the Doon Book Festival 2026 in Dehradun, opening a nine-day literary event being held with the support of the Union education ministry and the Uttarakhand government. During the inaugural programme, the chief minister visited stalls set up by publishers and also released books in Garhwali and Kumaoni.

According to the state government, the festival has brought together writers, artists, publishers and readers from across the country. The programme is scheduled to host multiple sessions over nine days, including literary discussions, book talks, dialogue-based events and "Meet the Author" interactions. A separate children's pavilion has also been set ...