The Ministry of Education launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0) on March 11, 2025. This initiative aims to train young writers under 30, promote India’s literary culture, and offer global exposure. PM-YUVA 3.0 provides mentorship and publishing opportunities for aspiring authors, aligning with the government’s vision of developing a creative and intellectual ecosystem.

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• PM-YUVA 3.0 aims to nurture young authors under 30 in India and globally.
• The program focuses on three themes: Indian diaspora’s role in nation-building, Indian Knowledge System, and makers of modern India (1950–2025).
• The initiative is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• 50 young authors will be selected in three categories: Indian diaspora (10), Indian Knowledge System (20), and makers of modern India (20).
• Authors will be mentored from June 30 to December 30, 2025.
• Manuscripts will be published and translated into various Indian languages.
• A contest for aspiring authors is open from March 11 to April 10, 2025, via MyGov.
• Selected authors will participate in a national camp at the New Delhi World Book Fair in 2026.
• PM-YUVA 3.0 encourages youth to engage with India’s heritage and contemporary contributions.
• The National Book Trust, India will manage the program’s implementation.