PM-YUVA 3.0

PM-YUVA 3.0 launched by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education on 11th March 2025.

• Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors aims to promote reading, writing, and Indian literature globally.
• Following the success of PM-YUVA 1.0 & 2.0, with participation from young authors in 22 Indian languages and English.

Key Objectives of PM-YUVA 3.0

• Promote Young Authors:
  • Target group: Young and budding authors below 30 years of age.
  • Encourage the youth to appreciate India’s rich culture, heritage, and contributions of visionaries.
• Thematic Focus:
  • Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
  • Indian Knowledge System
  • Makers of Modern India (1950–2025)
  • Emphasis on innovative and creative expression.
• Alignment with NEP 2020:
  • Focus on empowering young minds and creating a learning ecosystem.
  • India’s youth (66% of the population) as a key resource for capacity building and nation-building.

Implementation & Execution

• Implementing Agency: National Book Trust, India (NBT).
• Phase-wise Mentorship: Structured stages of guidance for young authors.
• Publication & Translation:
  • Books published by NBT, translated into other Indian languages.
  • Promotes ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ through cultural and literary exchange.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Mentorship: Young authors will be mentored by esteemed writers.
• Literary Engagements: Participation in literary festivals and cultural programs.
• Diverse Contributions: Reflects India’s heritage and contemporary progress.

Impact & Significance

• Cultural Diplomacy:
  • Highlights India’s rich heritage and global contributions.
  • Promotes Indian diaspora’s role in nation-building.
• Empowerment of Youth:
  • Nurtures future leaders in the creative world.
  • Encourages critical thinking, creativity, and leadership.
• Preservation of Knowledge:
  • Emphasis on the Indian Knowledge System:
    • Preserving historical wisdom
    • Synthesizing indigenous knowledge for national development
• Comprehensive Narrative:
  • Focus on visionaries in education, science, economy, social empowerment, and more.
  • Showcases India’s growth and resilience in the modern era.