News: The Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education has introduced PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors. PM-YUVA 3.0
About PM-YUVA 3.0
- Launched by: Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education to nurture young literary talent in India.
- Aim: To train budding authors under the age of 30 to promote a strong reading, writing, and book culture across the country.
- PM-YUVA 3.0 aims to highlight the perspectives of young writers on the following themes:
- Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building;
- Indian Knowledge System; and
- Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)
PM-YUVA 3.0 Features
- Contestants must submit a 10,000-word book proposal, including a 2,000-3,000-word synopsis, chapter plan, 7,000-8,000 words of sample chapters, bibliography, and references.
- 50 authors will be selected by a committee constituted by the National Book Trust (NBT).
- Applicants from PM-YUVA 1.0 and 2.0 are ineligible for PM-YUVA 3.0.
- Selected young authors will interact with renowned writers, participate in literary festivals, and contribute to literature reflecting India’s heritage and progress.
- The National Book Trust (NBT), India, will publish the selected books and translate them into other Indian languages, promoting ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
- Authors will receive a scholarship of ₹50,000 per month for six months (₹3 lakh in total) under the Mentorship Scheme.
- A 10% royalty will be provided on successful publication.
- Authors will be given a platform to promote their books and encourage a reading and writing culture nationwide.
