At the event, the Governor released the ‘Lekhak Gaon Coffee Table Book’ and the book ‘Lekhak Gaon Srijan Yatra 2025-26’.
Dehradun: Governor Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen inaugurated the “International Literature, Culture and Art Festival-2026” at Lekhak Gaon (Writer’s Village), Thano. Representatives associated with literature, art, and culture from across the country and abroad are participating in this five-day festival.
Speaking as the Chief Guest at the inauguration, Governor Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen said that literature, culture, and art are powerful mediums for connecting humanity. He noted that this event will play a significant role in promoting literary creation and cultural dialogue. He emphasized that literary creation, translation, research, and publication in local languages should be encouraged. Furthermore, the conservation of the Himalayan environment, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge must be given prominence in literary discourse. Balancing development and nature is essential for securing a safe future for upcoming generations.
The Governor said that the future of any nation depends on the knowledge, values, and creativity of its youth. A habit of reading books, original thinking, respect for the mother tongue, and an interest in literature must be cultivated among young people. While modern technology and artificial intelligence assist in the preservation and dissemination of literature, the core strength of literature lies in human emotion and original thought.
The Governor called upon writers to raise public awareness toward national unity, social harmony, and environmental protection. Appreciating the vision behind Lekhak Gaon, he congratulated patron Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and his team, expressing hope that this venue will inspire writers, researchers, and budding talent.
On this occasion former President of Mauritius Prithviraj Singh Roopun, founder of Lekhak Gaon Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Tourism and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj, President of Parmarth Niketan Swami Chidanand Saraswati, Chancellor of Rabindranath Tagore University Bhopal and author Santosh Choubey, renowned NRI writer from the UK Tejendra Sharma, Director of Lekhak Gaon Vidushi Nishank, as well as distinguished writers and scholars from India and abroad were present.
