Writers' Village Inauguration in Dehradun to Foster International Literary Exchange
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Writers' Village in Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Purpose | Foster international literary and cultural exchange |
| Inauguration | 27th October, 2024 in Thano, near Dehradun |
| Associated Festival | International Art, Literature, and Culture Festival |
| Festival Dates | 23rd October to 27th October, 2024 |
| Participants | Over 300 writers, artists, and litterateurs from 65 countries |
| Key Focus | Promote Hindi language and Uttarakhand's cultural heritage |
| Organizations Involved | Sahitya Akademi, National Book Trust, Uttarakhand Culture Department |
| National Book Trust | Established in 1957 by the Government of India (Ministry of Education) |
| NBT Objectives | Produce good literature, make it available at moderate prices, promote reading culture through fairs, exhibitions, and seminars |