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AWWA, a beacon of support and empowerment, has been dedicated to the welfare of Army wives, widows, children, and dependents since 1966. Through its various initiatives, AWWA aims to unlock the potential of its members, fostering growth and self-expression. “Abhivyakti” Lit Fest is a pioneering platform that showcases literary talent within the Armed Forces community, providing a stage for established authors and emerging writers to share their stories and connect with like-minded individuals.

As we embark on the fourth edition of Abhivyakti in Chandimandir, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable celebration of literature and creativity. This season, we delve into the themes of transition, transformation, and transience, exploring the evolution of ideas, stories, and literary adaptations in the digital age. Abhivyakti Season 4 promises to be an immersive experience, tracing the journey of literary creations from inception to realization. Join us in Chandimandir for an enthralling fiesta of storytelling, culture, and heritage, where tradition meets trend and creativity knows no bounds.

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Khetarpal Officers' Mess and Institute, Chandimandir
Date: 8-10 November, 2024

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+91-9915566114

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[email protected]

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Abhivyakti Season- 4: Literature Festival

Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) is an NGO registered under the Societies Act, Delhi, since 23 Aug 1968, dedicated to the welfare of Army wives and dependents, with headquarters in Delhi. The vision of AWWA is to empower families, outreach to Veerangnas & NOK, redress their grievances, and ensure their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

A literature festival is held once a year pan India under the directions of Central AWWA. The Literature Festival “Abhivyakti” is a congregation of acclaimed writers, story tellers, journalists, celebrities, influencers and reading enthusiasts under one umbrella. Abhivyakti has been an enriching experience for the AWWA fraternity to connect to people, books and ideas to ignite a passion for words and the world around us.

So far, three seasons of Abhivyakti have been conducted at Delhi Cantt, Jaipur, and Pune, respectively. Major events conducted during the event were storytelling, Panel Discussions, Book Launches, Book Exhibitions, Workshops on Creative Writing, and Interaction with celebrities like Smt. Smriti Irani, former Minister of Women and Child Development, Mr. Anupam Kher, Mr. Rajat Sharma, Mr. Chetan Bhagat, Mr. Shiv Aroor, Mr. Gaurav C. Sawant, etc.

Abhivyakti Season – 4 will be held in Chandimandir from 08 –10 Nov 2024. The event will be attended by notable celebrities, famous authors, and honorable members of the AWWA fraternity.

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About Awwa

AWWA, an organization that has grown from strength to strength since its inception in 1966, embodies the Indian Army tradition of ‘Looking after one’s own and never leaving anyone behind’. AWWA is committed to the well-being of Army families, a volunteer organization that ‘Shares and Cares’ with empathy.

Our focus areas, in sync with the aspiring India of today, are inclusivity, gender empowerment, promoting self-reliance, and ensuring that we keep abreast of technological advancements. Ensuring the welfare of Veer Naris, whose husbands have made the supreme sacrifice, is our bounden duty and a primary objective. Herein, our efforts have been directed towards making them confident, capable, and independent. AWWA’s extended family includes the specially-abled and children with special needs.

AWWA came into existence on 23 August 1966, when it was registered under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860. The need for such an organization was felt as a consequence of the 1965 Indo-Pak War when, due to the large-scale mobilization of troops to border areas, there was a requirement for a support system for the soldiers’ families. Immediately, AWWA mobilized the Army wives to provide solace, support, and hope to those in need.

Come 1971, with war clouds imminent yet again, AWWA already had its support structure in place. It swiftly ensured the welfare of soldiers’ families and provided the requisite wherewithal for soldiers to believe that their families were in safe hands as they fought for the nation’s sovereignty.

Since its inception, AWWA has worked relentlessly for the welfare of spouses, children, and dependants of Army Personnel on the premise that a soldier performs best in his line of duty when he knows that his family back home is taken care of.

Since its inception, AWWA has grown to be the largest NGO in India.