Ajmer Literature Festival was first organized in September 2014 with more than 40 speakers on 16 topics. The event was witnessed by more than 10000 people who comprised of professionals, scholars, thinkers, writers and poets from various streams.
ALF 2014 was extensively covered by regional as well as national newspapers and news channels. The festival even got front page coverage by leading newspapers. The reach was wide enough to touch more than 5 lakh people. Doordarshan, NDTV, ETV, India News, The Hindu, Times of India, Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika, Punjab Kesri, Jansatta and Big FM etc. covered the event extensively.
ALF 2014 was made colourful through Art Gallery. The venue, Birla City Water Park itself was picturesque. Precious paintings, wood crafts and books were on display to please the art lovers. In addition, Food Stalls and other Commercial Stalls added to the attractions to pull the audience.
Despite of its debut, ALF 2014 was supported by LIC, Hyundai, Indian Oil, Vedanta and Bhagwant University and contributed towards its grand success.
The people get to interact with intellectual of great stature. Discussions on topics enhanced their social awareness on genuine topics enabling them to feel connected with literature and getting immediate responses whenever one get to question one of the speakers.