. Indian Naval Ship Valsura, Jamnagar organised the maiden Literature Festival in the Saurashtra region on 11 Jun 22 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The event was aimed at inculcating good reading culture, fostering critical thinking amongst young military leaders and generating widespread interest in the field of arts and literature by introducing the participants to a panorama of literary activities.

2. The event witnessed plenary discussions and talks by twelve acclaimed authors with diverse backgrounds and expertise in varied forms of literature which included military history, journalism, lifestyle, mythology, principles of management publishing, theatre and television amongst others.

3. As Part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahostav celebrations, the Lit Fest witnessed wide participation. It included eminent personalities, distinguished officers and personnel from all the three services of the Armed Forces, ladies and children besides civilian guests from Saurashtra region.

4. The event also received an encouraging response from eminent schools of Jamnagar and saw participation of over 100 school children including faculty members.

5. In addition, a book fair was organised with a vide collection of books across all genres that experienced a footfall of more than two thousand. The event culminated with a thought provoking Street Play on the Literature Fest theme and a captivating Fancy Dress Show by children dressed as freedom fighters to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

6. As part of the event, a pan Navy Poetry Writing Campaign was steered by Naval Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA), Southern Region for ladies and children of the Naval fraternity. A compilation of selected poems would be published as a Kindle version by a leading Publishing House shortly.