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India's First Writers' Village Opens in Thano

The Writers' Village in Thano village, 24km from Dehradun, was inaugurated by former Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. The 25-acre project aims to provide creative space and respect for literary figures, featuring writers' cottages, a library, an art gallery, and many more.

Project Overview and Location

First-of-its-kind Writers' Village was inaugurated in Thano village, 24km from Dehradun.

  • The brainchild of former Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

  • Spread across 25 acres of lush green landscape

  • Inspired by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's concern about writers' recognition

  • Aims to provide creative space and respect for literary figures

Facilities and Infrastructure

Writers' cottages (Lekhan Kutir) for residential stays

Comprehensive amenities include:

  • Library and art gallery

  • Yoga and meditation center

  • Discussion and auditorium spaces

  • Himalayan and Ganga Museum

  • Traditional Uttarakhandi restaurant

  • Features Sanjeevani Vatika, Nakshatra, and Navgrah Vatika

  • Built-in traditional Pahadi architectural style with deodar wood doors

  • Stone slabs reflecting local hill architecture

Inaugural Event and Participation

Inaugurated by former President Ram Nath Kovind

Distinguished attendees included:

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh

  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

  • CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi

Hosting 'Sparsh Himalaya Mahotsav-2024':

  • Three-day International Literature, Culture, and Art Festival

  • Participation from 65 countries (40 in-person, 25 virtual)The firstt work 'Ram in the Himalayas' by Nishank released

  • Features 30 diverse sessions on writing and culture

Final Thoughts

The inauguration of the Writers’ Village in Thano marks a significant milestone in India's cultural and literary landscape. Designed to honor and nurture the creative spirit, this one-of-a-kind project offers an enriching space where writers, artists, and thinkers can find both inspiration and recognition.

With its traditional architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and global literary engagement through events like Sparsh Himalaya Mahotsav, the Writers’ Village is set to become a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural dialogue, not just for Uttarakhand but for the world.

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