11th Global Literary Festival Noida 2025 Concludes with Historic Success – Declared the World’s Biggest Academic Literary Festival. Noida, 3rd October 2025: The 11th Global Literary Festival Noida (GLFN) 2025, organized by Marwah Studios in association with the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), came to a magnificent conclusion after three days of vibrant literary and cultural celebrations.
With an extraordinary participation of 90 countries, 40 major events, and an overwhelming footfall of over 18,000 visitors, the festival has been officially declared as the biggest Academic Literary Festival in the World. No academic institution across the globe has ever attempted a festival of such scale, grandeur, and intellectual diversity.
The three-day mega celebration was packed with an array of dynamic programs including workshops, seminars, symposiums, interactive sessions, book readings, poster launches, book releases, Nukkad Natak, entertainment programs, retrospectives of renowned writers, photography and painting exhibitions, a food festival representing different nations, and a vibrant handicraft mela.
The festival also recognized excellence through prestigious awards such as the Suraj Parkash Sahitya Ratan Award and the Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for Promotion of Art and Culture. Adding further grandeur, a fashion show was staged to showcase the rich Indian ethos while aligning with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s initiative “Vocal for Local”, highlighting the essence of India’s cultural and creative industries.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Founder of GLFN, expressed pride at the festival’s success: “This year’s edition has set a global benchmark. We have not only celebrated literature but created a historic academic platform where the world came together to share knowledge, creativity, and culture. This is a proud moment for India, and a new milestone for the literary world.”
The 11th GLFN 2025 ended on a high note, reinforcing its identity as a global hub of literature, creativity, and cross-cultural dialogue, promising an even larger and more inspiring edition in the years to come.