New Delhi, April 29 -- The French Institute in India and the French Embassy in India have announced the launch of the third edition of the Villa Swagatam cross-residency programme. This programme brings together around 30 partners from France, India, Bangladesh, and, starting this year, Sri Lanka.

In South Asia, the focus is on two key themes of bilateral cooperation: literature and arts and crafts. This year, a residency for translators was also introduced.

The initiative, launched in March 2023 during a visit by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna to New Delhi, is highlighted in the roadmap adopted for the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership in July 2023.

In just two years, the programme has alr...