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India Gears Up to Publish 5,000 Books in 24 Hours; Likhega India Mission 2.0 Set to Begin October 31

Mumbai, Oct 29 ( UNI) India Authors Academy, founded by bestselling author and book coach Sweta Samota and entrepreneur Manish Samota, is set to launch Likhega India Mission 2.0 on October 31, with over 1,400 participants already registered.
With the vision of establishing India as the Author Capital of the World, Likhega India Mission 2.0 will help thousands of aspiring authors transform their ideas, experiences and knowledge into published books through a structured 45-day writing and publishing journey.
The programme will culminate in an ambitious world record attempt to publish 5,000 books in 24 hours on December 13. The programme will guide participants through 9 missions covering book ideation, outlining, writing, editing and publishing.
Following the success of its first edition in December 2025, Likhega India Mission returns with an even more ambitious goal. The first edition saw 773 eBooks published in 24 hours, an achievement recognised by the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records, said a release. UNI SP CDS
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