GUWAHATI: The Publication Board, Assam (PBA) has issued a clarification regarding the distribution timeline for the multilingual book project dedicated to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Amid concerns raised over the availability of copies, officials stated that the initiative is proceeding according to a structured, phased rollout.
In a communication shared on Wednesday, the Board noted that the first phase of the project has already seen the printing and public distribution of 11.5 lakh copies covering the Assamese, Bodo, Bangla, and English editions facilitated by the state government.
Moving forward, the second phase will focus on supplying complimentary copies of the translated editions to various government, college, and university libraries located in states where the respective regional languages are predominantly spoken. The Board confirmed that postal and delivery addresses for institutions nationwide have already been compiled for this purpose.
According to the official schedule, the entire dispatch operation for these library editions is slated for completion by the end of January 2027.
Addressing questions surrounding print volumes, the Board explained that the size of each print run was determined by specific institutional library requirements and projected public demand. Officials maintained that smaller initial print numbers form an integral part of the sanctioned distribution framework, with provisions in place to print additional copies in subsequent phases if the need arises.
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