Literary Association of Nepal (LAN) is a non-profit organization. It was founded in 1981 AD by a group of academicians associated with the University to promote academic, literary and research scholarship in the country. With the emergence of new Universities in the country, now the LAN constitutes members and supporters from all Universities including Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, Purbanchal Univeristy, Nepal Sanskrit University, Lumbini Buddhist University, Nepal Open University, Mid-Western University and Far-Western University, and among others. The objectives of the Literary Association of Nepal (LAN) are to disseminate the Nepalese literature abroad; to provide forum for the study of foreign literature in Nepal; and promote creative writing.
Most of all, its special focus has always been to enhance the quality of language, literature, literary criticism, translation as well as inter and intra cultural interaction in Nepal. LAN’s annual conference (March 1-2) continues to be its most-known work. Scholars, researchers and social activists all over the world have open access to participate in the conference. Besides, it organises regular seminars, symposia and talk programmes on relevant issues of contemporary interest. It also provides a forum for emerging writers and artists to come together. LAN’s discussion series is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. In addition, LAN publishes annual research journal: Literary Studies and half- yearly newsletter and also establishes institutional linkage with associations all over the world of similar interest.