ITANAGAR: In a bid to provide the perfect ambience to writers, artistes, researchers and creative minds in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has proposed the establishment of a ‘Writers’ Village’ in the state.

Khandu made this announcement during the valedictory function of the three-day Arunachal Literature Festival (ALF) here on Saturday night.

The chief minister said that the village, to be established in a suitable place in the state, would be a resort in the laps of nature where writers and artistes can push their creative pursuits in peace and solitude.

“Arunachal has some of the best locations where the mind roams free, hearts beat in perfect rhythm and the soul is at total peace. Writers and artistes just need such an ambience to perfect their art. We will offer it,” he said.

According to the chief minister, the ‘Writers’ village’ would be a perfect resort with all basic facilities at some remote location, where writers can stay for weeks and months fine-tuning their creative pursuits.

The ALF is being attended by more than fifty renowned and budding authors and poets from across the country including those from Arunachal Pradesh. Some of the big names this year are Anand Neelakanthan, Kavita Kane, Preethi Shenoy, Asgar Wajahat, Mahesh Dattani, Janice Pariat and Anuja Chandramouli.

The chief minister expressed optimism that the ALF would successfully ignite young minds to not only read literature but also write it.