Nepal-India Literature Festival

The Nepal-India Literature Festival was a three-day literary extravaganza organized by Biratnagar Metropolitan City and Krantidhara Literature Academy of Meerut, India. The festival witnessed the participation of over 350 literary writers from all seven provinces of Nepal and a majority of the states of India. The event concluded with the adoption of a 10-point Biratnagar declaration aimed at promoting literature between Nepal and India.

10-Point Biratnagar Declaration

The Biratnagar declaration highlighted the need for mutual promotion of literature between Nepal and India. The declaration included the following points:

1. Translation of Nepali literature into Hindi and Hindi into Nepali for mutual promotion.
2. Further research on connecting Mahabharat-era King Birat’s palace with the Mahabharat Circuit in coordination with the Department of Archaeology and historians.
3. Encouraging young literary writers to explore the archaeological artefacts further.
4. Creating an online platform for literary writers of Nepal and India to share their work.
5. Establishing literary exchange programs for students of Nepal and India.
6. Encouraging literary writers to promote tourism in both Nepal and India through their work.
7. Recognizing the contribution of literary writers in promoting cultural ties between Nepal and India.
8. Creating a database of literary works of Nepal and India for research purposes.
9. Encouraging literary writers to address social issues in their work.
10. Organizing the Nepal-India Literature Festival annually.

The adoption of the Biratnagar declaration is a significant step towards promoting literature between the two neighboring countries. The declaration recognizes the importance of literature in promoting cultural ties and encourages the exchange of ideas and knowledge through literature.

Literary Creations on the Occasion

Over 200 litterateurs cited their literary creations on the occasion, which included poetry, short stories, and novels. The festival provided a platform for literary writers of Nepal and India to showcase their work and exchange ideas.

The participation of young literary writers was particularly encouraging. The festival provided them with an opportunity to interact with established writers and gain valuable insights into the craft of writing.

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs