The Festival of Literature was conceived, conceptualised and materialised by Manipur State Kala Akademi in 2011 with the objective of offering a common platform for writers, poets, critics, scholars, general readers etc. of the State and beyond so as to give a positive thrust forward to the literary movements of the State in particular and of India in general. Right from its inaugural edition in 2011, the festival witnessed the participation of many eminent Indian poets, writers and scholars such as Subodh Sarkar, Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Ratan Lal Shant, Kum Veerabhadrappa, Rokeya Roy, Bhagaban Jayasing, Prof. Pradip Acharya, Sutapa Sengupta etc. besides several renowned Manipuri litterateurs from the State as well as other parts of Northeast India.