Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal

In 1960, the state of Maharashtra was formed. In 1961, four regional organizations involved in Marathi literature—Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh, Marathwada Sahitya Parishad, and Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh—decided to form a central organization to address common issues related to the Marathi language, literature, and culture. This organization became the "Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal" (transl. All India Marathi Literary Federation) abbreviated as ABMSM.[1][2]

The founding organizations are considered permanent members of the Federation. Organizations registered in states other than Maharashtra and those abroad, working for their respective regions, can also be included. Currently, affiliated organizations include Marathi Sahitya Parishad (Hyderabad), Marathi Sahitya Sevak Mandal (Goa), Karnataka State Marathi Sahitya Parishad (Gulbarga), Marathi Sahitya Parishad (Telangana), Chhattisgarh Marathi Sahitya Parishad (Bilaspur), and Madhya Pradesh Marathi Sahitya Sangh (Bhopal).[3] Non-representative organizations at the state level can be recognized as associated institutions, such as Marathi Vangmay Parishad (Vadodara).[4] The Mahamandal includes three representatives from each founding institution, one from each affiliated institution, and up to three from all associated institutions.[5]

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  2. ^ "Marathi literary meet organisers get threat calls after unanimous election of priest-writer as president". The Indian Express. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
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  5. ^ "Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal". Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. Retrieved 2024-08-09.