The Rajbhasha Vibhag of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, in collaboration with the Technology Mining Engineering Society (TMES), is set to host a magnificent Virat Hasya Kavi Sammelan IIT Kharagpur. This Samaroh is a featured highlight of the “GREAT STEP ’26” event. The program is scheduled for March 14, 2026, at the Kalidas Auditorium, starting at 5:30 PM.
The stage will feature a stellar lineup of national poets, including the witty Dr. Praveen Shukla and the patriotic voice of Vineet Chauhan. They will be joined by Gyan Prakash Akul, Dr. Akshat Dimri, and Himanshi Bawra. The event is supported by prominent sponsors including WCL, GMDC, NTPC, and several other industrial leaders, ensuring a grand celebration of Hindi literature and Hasya within the campus.
The evening was graced by an elite panel of poets, including the firebrand orator Vineet Chauhan and the melodic Padmini Sharma. The audience was further entertained by the sharp wit of Arun Gemini and the satirical brilliance of Surendra Yaduvanshi. Other distinguished participants included Hemant Pandey and Sanjeev Singh. This Hasya filled evening served as a bridge between public welfare awareness and cultural preservation.
The ceremony will include a traditional Deep Prajjwalan by Shri Jai Bhagwan Aggarwal (Former MLA, Rohini), while Shri Anil Singhal (Chairman, Golden Spices) will serve as the Swagatadhyaksh. The event is sponsored by Golden Special Spices.
Music lovers can look forward to famous Punjabi singers Jassie Gill and Babbal Rai on March 13, and a live dance show by Ruchika Jangid on March 14. The grand finale on Sunday, March 15, 2026, will feature a prestigious Akhil Bharatiya Kavi Sammelan.
The event features a stellar lineup of poets, including the powerful orator Kavita Tiwari and the patriotic poet Ram Bhadawar. The audience will also witness performances by Suryakant Chaturvedi, Amit Shukla, Munna Battery, and Dinesh Deshi Ghee. The Sanchalan of the evening will be conducted by the renowned Shashikant Yadav. This Virat gathering promises to be a landmark cultural event for the citizens of Bhopal.
The Kavi Sammelan will feature a distinguished lineup of national poets, including the renowned Hasya poets Arun Gemini and Sunil Jogi from Delhi. They will be joined by Vineet Chauhan (Alwar), Virag Jain (Delhi), Manisha Shukla (Delhi), and Hashish Hindustani (Navalgarh). The organizing committee is led by President Surendra Singh Badak, Vice President C.A. Manish Aggarwal, Secretary Rajkumar Morwal, and Treasurer Mukesh Halwai.
Local favorites like Sameer Parimal and Chandan Dwivedi joined Dr. Tishya Shree to complete the lineup. The program commenced at 6:00 PM, drawing a large crowd committed to the cause of a cleaner city.
The Sammelan features an elite lineup, including the legendary Padma Shri Ashok Chakradhar and the melodious Manisha Shukla. They will be joined by the witty Arun Gemini and the brilliant Chirag Jain. This cultural segment of the Shoolini Literature Festival (March 14–16) aims to celebrate the power of Hindi literature and contemporary verse. Residents and students are invited to witness this intellectual feast in the heart of Solan.
The evening is designed to be a spiritual and literary journey, beginning with Jalpan (refreshments) at 5:30 PM, followed by the main performance at 6:15 PM. This specialized Kavi Sammelan format focuses on the life and ideals of Lord Ram. The organizers have extended a warm invitation to all poetry and culture enthusiasts to be part of this dignified gathering in Delhi.
The program features a stellar lineup of national poets, most notably the sharp-witted Dr. Praveen Shukla and the legendary Shri Arun Gemini. Joining them on stage is the celebrated Dr. Kirti Kale. The Kavi Sammelan will commence at 4:00 PM, offering the audience a refined blend of cultural heritage and contemporary humor. This gathering serves as a vital platform for promoting the official language and literary arts in the region.