New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Delhi government is actively considering hosting a World Punjabi Literary Festival, Secretary of the Art, Culture and Languages Department, K Mahesh, IAS, told ANI on Friday, underlining the importance of promoting Punjabi literature, art and culture.

Mahesh made the remarks on the sidelines of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day here in the national capital, while speaking to ANI at the Partition Museum.

"Our government is actively considering having a World Punjabi Literary Festival. Our Minister (Kapil Mishra) and Mr Sirsa have discussed it and we will take it forward," Mahesh said.

He said the festival could also provide an opportunity for delegates to visit the Partition Museum and understand the history an...