First of its kind, Military Literary Festival was held at Western Command headquarters in Chandimandir on Sunday.

As a part of ongoing series of activities under the aegis of Gyan Chakra – Think Tank, this unique festival saw luminaries from academia, media and the armed forces, discuss and deliberate on varied subjects ranging from Campagin Studies, National Security issues, Military Humour, Movie Making and Memoirs.

While delivering the keynote address the chief guest of the function, Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lt Gen AK Singh, (Retd) expressed his views on this unique venture. Examining the future contours of military affairs, the chief guest said that this festival will become a trend setter in the country.

He was later presented with a coffee table book of Western Command which was released during Commanders’ Conclave of Western Command.

The event was also attended by both serving and retired defence community of the tricity.