PM-YUVA 3.0: Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors

Context: Recently The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education has launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors).

About PM-YUVA 3.0

• It is an Author Mentorship Programme aimed at training young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) to promote reading, writing, and book culture in India.
• A total of 50 authors will be selected through an All India Contest conducted on MyGov.in.

Implementing Agency

• National Book Trust (NBT) is a publishing house and autonomous organization under the Union Education Ministry that promotes reading and the production of books in India.
• It was established in 1957.

Objectives of PM-YUVA 3.0

• Promote Indian Heritage and Knowledge System – Encourage young writers to explore India’s rich literary and cultural heritage.
• Encourage Creative and Innovative Perspectives – Young authors will write on themes that reflect India’s past, present, and future contributions.
• Capacity Building and Nation Building – With 66% of India’s population being youth, initiatives like PM-YUVA 3.0 can develop future creative leaders.

Themes of PM-YUVA 3.0

• Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building: Highlight the role of the Indian diaspora in India’s development across political, economic, and socio-cultural spheres.
• Indian Knowledge System – Explore historical wisdom, traditional knowledge and their role in national development.
• Makers of Modern India (1950-2025) – Cover contributions of visionaries in fields such as education, science, economy, and social empowerment.

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