40+ Tribal Writers from 19 States Gather in Bhubaneswar for National Literary Meet
Bhubaneswar: More than 40 tribal writers representing 21 indigenous languages from 19 states across India have assembled in Bhubaneswar for a two-day All India Tribal Writers’ Meet, organised by the Sahitya Akademi in association with the Odisha Sahitya Akademi.
The literary gathering is being held to mark Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, commemorating the birth anniversary of legendary tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The event serves as a significant platform for promoting tribal literature, languages, and cultural heritage.
Writers from states including Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland are participating in the meet.
They represent a diverse range of tribal languages such as Gondi, Mundari, Ho, Saora, Garo, Karbi, Kharia, Mizo, Ao, and Warli, among others.
The event aims to foster literary exchange among tribal writers while highlighting the richness and diversity of India’s indigenous traditions.
Participants will present research papers, share short stories, and recite poetry in their native languages, providing valuable insights into tribal life, history, and contemporary issues.
The inaugural session is scheduled to be attended by Governor Brajmohan Ram, while State Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj and other distinguished guests are expected to take part in the proceedings.
The concluding session will be chaired by Madhav Kaushik, President of Sahitya Akademi, underscoring the institution’s commitment to preserving and promoting tribal literary traditions across the country.
The gathering is expected to strengthen cultural dialogue and encourage greater recognition of tribal languages and literature within India’s broader literary landscape.
