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PM-YUVA 3.0
Context
The Ministry of Education (MoE) and National Book Trust (NBT) of India launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Young Authors Mentorship Scheme, YUVA 3.0. The initiative continues the government’s efforts to nurture young writers, providing mentorship and exposure to develop their creative writing skills.
About YUVA 3.0
- Objective: To mentor young writers under 30 years of age, encouraging them to document India’s rich cultural heritage and modern contributions.
- Themes:
- Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
- Indian Knowledge System
- Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)
- Mentorship & Benefits:
- Six-month mentorship program with workshops, expert interactions, and exposure to India’s literary ecosystem.
- Financial assistance of ?50,000 per month for six months.
- Publishing support by NBT in multiple languages.
- Participation in literary festivals and international forums.
- A National Camp for YUVA 3.0 authors will be held at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026.
Background of the YUVA Scheme
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the need to empower young minds and promote a reading and writing culture.
- The YUVA scheme was launched to groom young authors as ambassadors of Indian literature, contributing to nation-building through their writings.
- YUVA 1.0 (2021-2023): Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, focusing on India’s freedom movement.
- Theme: National Movement of India (Unsung Heroes, Freedom Struggle, Cultural & Scientific Contributions).
- Selection: 75 young authors, representing diverse linguistic backgrounds.
- Mentorship: Writing and publishing training with eminent historians, journalists, and literary figures.
- Impact:
- Books translated into multiple languages, reaching a broader audience.
- 10% royalty paid to authors on book sales.
- Many authors gained recognition, contributing to mainstream literature and academic research.
- YUVA 2.0 (2022-2025): Focused on Democracy, encouraging young writers to explore India’s democratic journey.
- Theme: Democracy (Institutions, Events, People, and Constitutional Values).
- Selection: 75 authors shortlisted, required to submit a 10,000-word proposal.
- Mentorship: Training with constitutional experts, historians, and authors.
- Impact:
- 41 books launched at New Delhi World Book Fair 2025.
- Works translated into multiple Indian languages.
- Selected authors participated in national and international literary forums.
- Books included in academic and government libraries.
- YUVA 1.0 (2021-2023): Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, focusing on India’s freedom movement.
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