DU VC reviews progress for literature festival
Delhi University vice-chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess progress ahead of the three-day Delhi University literature festival event on Tuesday.
The festival is scheduled to take place from February 12 to 14. The meeting brought together members of all committees involved in organising the festival, which is being positioned as a landmark cultural initiative for the university.
During the review, Anoop Lather, chairperson of the DU Culture Council and convener of the Literature Festival’s core committee, presented a detailed roadmap of the event. He said around 50 participants, including well-known authors, media personalities, and prominent literary figures, have already confirmed. The festival will feature literary discussions, interactions, and cultural engagements across multiple university venues.
Addressing the meeting, the vice-chancellor of DU described the upcoming festival as a historic moment for Delhi University. He noted it will be the institution’s first literature festival. He urged all stakeholders to put in their best efforts to ensure its success. He emphasised that a successful debut would lay a strong foundation for similar events in the future. He said the festival should reflect the academic and cultural vibrancy of the university and set a benchmark for future editions.
The vice-chancellor stressed that participation should not be limited to select groups and called upon students, teachers and officials across the university to be actively involved in the three-day event in some form. He directed that all colleges, departments and directorates of DU should be encouraged to participate and contribute to the festival’s activities.
To motivate involvement, he announced that certificates would be awarded to volunteers and participants who actively contribute to the organisation and execution of the event.
Reviewing the organisational framework, Prof. Singh said that each venue hosting festival programmes should have a dedicated committee to ensure smooth coordination and effective management. He highlighted the importance of involving the National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) and intern students. He states that their active participation would strengthen volunteer support and enhance the overall scale of the festival. He also suggested that for every programme at each venue, at least one college or department of Delhi University should be associated, allowing students and faculty to engage directly with the event.
The VC further underlined the role of student representation and called for active cooperation from the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU). He said DUSU volunteers should be involved in organising the festival, which would also help in wider student outreach and participation. According to him, such inclusive involvement would ensure that the literature festival becomes a collective celebration of the university community rather than a standalone event.
