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PM-YUVA 3.0
Context:
On March 11, 2025, the Ministry of Education, under the Department of Higher Education, launched the PM-YUVA 3.0 scheme — the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors.
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- This author mentorship program is designed to nurture young and aspiring writers (under the age of 30) in order to foster a culture of reading, writing, and book creation in India while showcasing Indian literature on the global stage.
- The launch of PM-YUVA 3.0 follows the success of its first two editions, which saw broad participation from budding authors across 22 different Indian languages and English.
Key Objectives
- The scheme aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision to encourage the youth to appreciate India’s rich culture, heritage, and the contributions of visionary figures to the country’s development.
- The program aims to bring the perspectives of young writers to the forefront, with a focus on three key themes:
- Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
- Indian Knowledge System
- Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)
- Through these themes, PM-YUVA 3.0 seeks to help develop a new generation of writers who can creatively and innovatively explore subjects that promote India’s heritage, culture, and knowledge system.
The Vision Behind PM-YUVA 3.0
- The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasises empowering young minds and creating a learning ecosystem that prepares young learners for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving world.
- India, with 66% of its population being youth, stands poised to harness this potential for capacity building and nation-building.
- PM-YUVA 3.0 aims to foster the next generation of creative writers, thus contributing to the cultural and literary landscape of India.
Features of PM-YUVA 3.0
- Mentorship Program: The scheme will focus on training and mentoring young authors through a phased approach, where the selected authors will engage with eminent writers and participate in literary festivals.
- Book Publication: The works produced under PM-YUVA 3.0 will be published by the National Book Trust, India, and translated into various Indian languages. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural and literary exchanges and promote the idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India, Great India).
- Engagement with Visionaries: The program will encourage authors to explore the contributions of visionaries in areas like education, science, economy, and social empowerment, offering a comprehensive view of India’s growth from 1950 to 2025.
Categories and Selection Process
- As part of the All India Contest, 50 authors will be selected, with a breakdown based on the following themes:
- Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building – 10 authors
- Indian Knowledge System – 20 authors
- Makers of Modern India (1950-2025) – 20 authors
- The contest will run from March 11, 2025, to April 10, 2025, and the proposals will be evaluated in April 2025. The selected authors will be announced in May-June 2025.
Mentorship and Training
- The young authors will undergo mentorship from eminent authors and literary mentors from June 30, 2025, to December 30, 2025.
- Additionally, a National Camp will be held for the PM-YUVA 3.0 authors during the New Delhi World Book Fair in 2026, providing an opportunity for networking, learning, and exposure to the wider literary community.
