From 14 to 16 October 2022, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will host the Akshar Literature Festival on its campus. The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) of IIT Kanpur, Rajbhasha Prakoshth, the Shivani centre for the nurturing and re-integration of Hindi and other Indian languages, and Gaatha, an audio hosting platform, collaborated to create the event.
The occasion is a celebration of the life and accomplishments of Shivani, better known as Hindi novelist Gaura Pant. She was a well-known author with fans all over the nation who helped pioneer powerful, female-centric literature in her era. Pushpesh Pant, Mrinal Pande, VeeruSonker, and Pankaj Chaturvedi are just a few of the poets, performers, and academics that will be at the event.
At the event, the institute will also put up a book fair with notable publishers. On October 14, a panel on "Aaj Ke Daur Mein Sahitya ki Praasangikta" and an open mic will be held. On October 15, a "MahaKavi Sammelan" will be held. On October 16, a discussion on Shivani's literary works will be held. The story-telling group Katharang will also perform a recital of Shivani's well-known works at the occasion.
A limited number of people can attend the festival, which will be held in the outreach auditorium on14 & 15 October 2022 and in the main auditorium at IIT Kanpur on 16 October 2022. The purpose of the programme is to familiarise guests with Hindi literature and Shivani's life.