Source: DD News
Context: The Ministry of Education launched PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0) to mentor young authors and promote a reading and writing culture.
About PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0):
- Established in: First launched in 2021; now in its third edition (2025).
- Ministry involved: Ministry of Education, under the Department of Higher Education.
- Aim:
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- To mentor young authors and develop a new generation of writers.
- To promote reading, writing, and book culture in India.
- To showcase Indian heritage, culture, and knowledge systems globally.
- Key Features:
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- Age Limit: Open to authors below 30 years.
- Mentorship Program: Selected writers will get training from renowned authors.
- Focus Areas:
- Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
- Indian Knowledge System
- Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)
- Execution:
- Implemented by the National Book Trust (NBT), India.
- Books will be published and translated into multiple Indian languages.
- Authors will engage in literary festivals and cultural exchanges.
- Alignment with NEP 2020: Supports creative leadership development among youth.
- Coverage:
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- Open to participants across India, covering 22 Indian languages + English.
- Encourages regional language literature to promote linguistic diversity.
