The Ministry of Education launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0) on Tuesday. The initiative aims to train young authors under the age of 30 to promote reading, writing, and book culture in India. The program provides mentorship and publishing opportunities to enhance Indian literature on a global platform.
PM-YUVA 3.0 builds on the participation of young authors in 22 Indian languages and English in its previous editions. The scheme aligns with the government’s effort to encourage youth to engage with India’s heritage, culture, and contributions of key figures. It focuses on three themes: the role of the Indian diaspora in nation-building, the Indian Knowledge System, and makers of modern India from 1950 to 2025.
The scheme is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which highlights the need to create a knowledge-driven ecosystem. India’s youth, which makes up 66% of the population, is seen as a potential resource for intellectual and creative development. The initiative aims to develop a generation of writers capable of contributing to literature and knowledge-sharing.
The National Book Trust, India, will oversee the implementation of PM-YUVA 3.0. The selected manuscripts will be published and translated into multiple Indian languages to encourage literary exchange. The initiative includes interactions with experienced writers, participation in literary events, and opportunities for selected authors to contribute to contemporary discourse.
The program focuses on documenting the contributions of the Indian diaspora in various spheres, including political, economic, and socio-cultural fields. It also explores the Indian Knowledge System as a source of historical knowledge and its role in generating new opportunities. The scheme covers the work of visionaries in education, science, economy, and social empowerment over the years.
PM-YUVA 3.0 will begin with an all-India contest conducted via MyGov from March 11 to April 10. Fifty young authors will be selected—10 for the Indian diaspora theme, 20 for the Indian Knowledge System, and 20 for makers of modern India. The selected candidates will be announced between May and June 2025 and will receive mentorship from June 30 to December 30, 2025. A national camp for the authors will take place at the New Delhi World Book Fair in 2026.
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