Vidyadeep Foundation Event to Feature Writers, Artists and Padma Shri Awardees
Key Points:
- Jamshedpur Literature Festival 2025 takes place at Bistupur on December 20-21
- Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh delivers special lecture on December 20
- Film personalities Pankaj Jha, Rajesh Jais and director Abhishek Chaubey participate
JAMSHEDPUR – Vidyadeep Foundation will organize the Jamshedpur Literature Festival 2025 on December 20-21 in Bistupur.
Convenor Sandeep Murarka announced the event during a press conference. The festival will showcase literature, art and ideas. Moreover, participants include writers, journalists and artists from India.
International personalities will also attend the two-day celebration. Administrators and Padma Shri awardees join the festival roster. However, the event features discussions and workshops extensively.
A book fair will operate throughout the festival. Honor ceremonies recognize local literary contributions. In addition, cultural programs entertain audiences both days.
Film industry representation includes actor Pankaj Jha prominently. Rajesh Jais will participate in festival sessions. Meanwhile, director Abhishek Chaubey joins the cinema discussions.
Artist Manish Pushkale attends from the art community. Padma Shri Bhajju Shyam participates in artistic sessions. Furthermore, several renowned artists showcase their works.
Singer Rahgir performs on December 20 evening. Padma Shri Gulabo Sapera presents cultural program on December 21. Besides, both performances highlight traditional artistic expressions.
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh delivers special lecture on December 20. His address forms a significant festival highlight. Moreover, the session explores contemporary intellectual discourse.
Sessions cover journalism extensively during the festival. Environmental issues receive dedicated discussion time. However, tribal rights form another important session topic.
Digital literature sessions explore modern writing platforms. Education-related discussions examine contemporary teaching methods. In addition, multiple workshops run concurrently throughout both days.
Local writers receive recognition at the honor ceremony. The book fair features regional and national publications. Meanwhile, workshops engage participants in creative activities.
Organizers describe the event as cultural movement. It aims to establish Jamshedpur as an intellectual hub. Furthermore, the festival creates platform for ideas and art.
The two-day program combines literary and artistic elements. Discussions facilitate exchange of diverse perspectives. However, cultural performances balance intellectual sessions appropriately.
Literary enthusiasts from across the region are expected. The festival attracts both established and emerging writers. Moreover, it provides networking opportunities for creative professionals.
Sessions explore various literary genres comprehensively. Poetry, fiction and non-fiction receive dedicated time slots. In addition, contemporary writing trends are discussed extensively.
The book fair showcases diverse publications from multiple publishers. Readers interact directly with authors during the event. Besides, signing sessions allow personal engagement with writers.
Workshops teach creative writing techniques to aspiring authors. Art sessions explore traditional and contemporary styles. However, interactive formats ensure active participant involvement throughout.
The festival promotes regional literature alongside national works. Local languages receive equal importance in discussions. Furthermore, translation sessions bridge linguistic divides effectively.

