Students and faculty members of the department of Architecture and Planning at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C) are elated that their academic project has greatly contributed to Kozhikode earning the prestigious Unesco ‘City of Literature’ title.
A dedicated team tirelessly gathered details and literary documents, showcasing the city as home to numerous celebrated writers. Their study uncovered the literary history of Kozhikode dating back to the 14th century. “The department of Architecture is ranked as the second-best architecture department in India, and our team is dedicated to serving society and aiding the community,” said NIT-C Director Prasad Krishna. “We are thrilled that our efforts to highlight the city’s literary tradition have yielded positive results,” he added.
The students involved in the study also revealed several interesting facts about the city. For instance, Kozhikode has the highest concentration of libraries in India, with 550 libraries excluding personal collections.
