Write Fest 2025 is conceived as a flagship component of the ABS Vikshit Bharat Series, translating the national vision of a confident, developed India into a concrete studentcentric initiative on campus. While Viksit Bharat 2047 emphasises a knowledgedriven, self-reliant and value-rooted nation, Write Fest operationalises this by sharpening exactly those capacities that a developed India needs most: clear thinking, powerful writing and responsible public expression. By bringing together industry experts, practising authors and student writers on one platform, the fest nurtures creative confidence, critical inquiry and articulate citizenship among young learners. In doing so, it treats every participant not just as a competitor in a literary event, but as a future knowledge leader whose words, stories and ideas will shape the cultural, ethical and intellectual foundations of a truly Viksit Bharat.

Write Fest 2025 is a two-day literary and creative expression festival that brings together students, writers and publishing professionals on a single platform to celebrate the power of words, stories and ideas. The event is designed to help students understand the world of publishing, refine their writing skills, and experiment with performance and storytelling in an engaging, competitive format. The fest is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students from institutions across Delhi NCR.

Write Fest 2025 is a two-day literary and creative expression festival that brings together students, writers and publishing professionals to celebrate reading, writing, and performance. The fest features an expert talk by a leading publisher, a panel discussion with in-house writers, interactive competitions in role play, story writing and essay writing, and a formal valedictory session. The event is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students from institutions across Delhi NCR who are interested in writing, storytelling, literature and communication.

DAY-WISE EVENT SCHEDULE

DAY 1: 4 DECEMBER 2025 

THEME: “TELLING THE VIKSIT BHARAT STORY: PUBLISHING, VALUES AND INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS”

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• Registration and Welcome 

10:30 AM – 12:00 NOON

 Expert Talk

• Speakers: Mr. Shantanu Duttagupta 

            Executive Publisher – Fingerprint Publishing & Prakash Books 

• Topic focus: Contemporary publishing trends, what publishers look for, and how young writers can approach the world of books and publishing.

12:00 NOON – 12:15 PM 

• Audience Q&A with the speaker 

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM 

Break

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 

Panel Discussion with Distinguished Writers of Asian Business School 

• In-house writers and faculty share their journeys in writing, research and publication, followed by an interactive discussion on challenges, discipline, and opportunities in writing.

2:15 PM – 4:00 PM 

TRACK: Stories of Viksit Bharat 

• Eligibility: Internal students (ABS) only 
• Management Fan Fiction – Stories of Viksit Bharat 
• Tagline: Write it. Act it. 

DAY 2: 5 DECEMBER 2025

THEME: “VIKSIT BHARAT IN ACTION: YOUTH, BRANDS AND TRANSFORMATIVE STORIES”

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM 

• Assembly and briefing for participants 

10:15 AM – 12:00 NOON

 “Crafting a Story from Character Clue” – Story Writing Competition

• Participants receive character-based prompts and must craft an original short story within the given time, focusing on plot, structure, and narrative style. And also present the same as a role play or a mono act or a PPT Presentation.

12:00 NOON – 12:15 PM 

• Break

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM 

Essay Writing Competition

• Participants write essays on themes announced at the venue, testing their ability to think critically, argue logically and write coherently.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM 

• Evaluation and consolidation of results by the judging panel 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Valedictory Session

• Summary of the fest, feedback, announcement of winners, and distribution of certificates and prizes.