Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said Lekhak Gaon could develop into a pilgrsite for ideas, where young people connect India’s ancient traditions with modern thinking.
Speaking in Dehradun, Dhami said the proposed vision would give the next generation space to shape its thoughts and engage with the country’s literary and cultural traditions. He linked the role of writers, poets and other creators to major moments in India’s history.
Focus on literary tourism
Dhami said the Uttarakhand government is working to establish 2 literary villages, or Sahitya Gram, with residential facilities and study spaces for writers. According to the chief minister, the villages are intended to provide an environment where writers can work and contribute to the state’s literary heritage.
He said the initiative was inspired by the Prime Minister, who had taken significant steps in the same direction. The proposed facilities are expected to support writers while helping Uttarakhand develop as a destination for literary tourism.
Dhami described Lekhak Gaon as a place where ideas could be created and exchanged. He said its long-term importance would depend on its ability to encourage new thought and connect traditional knowledge with a modern perspective.
Writers’ role in public movements
The chief minister also referred to India’s freedom movement, saying it gained significant momentum when writers, poets and creators encouraged people to participate in the struggle for independence.
He connected that history with Uttarakhand’s own statehood movement. Dhami said Uttarakhand came into existence 26 years ago and noted that Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister at that time.
According to Dhami, local writers, literary figures, poets, journalists and media professionals made an immense contribution to strengthening the movement for Uttarakhand. His remarks placed the proposed literary villages within a broader account of the region’s cultural and public life.
The announcement is relevant to writers and visitors because the planned Sahitya Gram would combine accommodation with dedicated study spaces. However, the statement did not provide details about the villages’ locations, construction timelines, funding or operating arrangements.
Conclusion
Dhami’s proposal centres on developing Lekhak Gaon and 2 literary villages as spaces for writers, cultural exchange and literary tourism, while linking the initiative to Uttarakhand’s literary heritage and history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Lekhak Gaon intended to become?
Dhami said Lekhak Gaon could become a pilgrsite for the creation of ideas and a place where young people develop their thoughts.
Q. What are the proposed Sahitya Gram?
They are 2 literary villages that the Uttarakhand government plans to establish with residential facilities and study spaces for writers.
Q. What is the government’s wider objective?
The government is seeking to develop Uttarakhand into a major hub for literary tourism.
Q. What role did Dhami assign to writers in India’s freedom movement?
He said writers, poets and creators inspired people to participate in the struggle for independence.
Q. How did Dhami connect the proposal with Uttarakhand’s statehood movement?
He said local writers, literary figures, poets, journalists and media professionals made an immense contribution to strengthening the movement for Uttarakhand.
Q. Were locations and timelines for the literary villages announced?
The statement did not provide their locations, construction timelines, funding or operating arrangements.
