2-day literary festival In Jaipur from February 19

It will bring together authors from across the country…

From February 19, a two-day literary festival will be organised in Jaipur, which will bring together authors from across the country, officials said on Wednesday.

'Shahrnama Kahani: Apne Shehro' is being organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in collaboration with the Rajasthan Tourism Department.

There are many cities in the country, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Delhi, Bhopal, and Lucknow that are historical cities of the nation.

During the 2-day fest, authors who have written books on such cities and topics will share their experiences in the event, Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh told reporters.

They will talk about their memories, stories, art and culture, food, ancient importance and ancient buildings, he further added.

Singh said people from different cities across the country will connect with each other and no city will feel unfamiliar to them.

We are taking crucial steps for the upliftment of folk artists, he said, adding that the state government is committed to developing tourism.

Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Tourism Department, said the government is inclined towards preserving folk culture, heritage and traditions.

The focus of the state government is to improve the economic condition of folk artists, which is why, in the latest budget, arrangements have been made to ensure that they get at least 100 days of employment in a calendar year.

Neelima Dalmia and Apara Kuchhal are the co-directors of the festival, and said more than 20 sessions will be held during the two-day event in Gujarat.