Consider the following statements regarding PM-YUVA 3.0:
- The scheme offers a mentorship program where selected young authors receive training from renowned writers.
- It is implemented by Prasar Bharati to promote regional language literature in India.
- Selected books under the scheme will be translated into multiple Indian languages and promoted internationally.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- c) All three
- d) None
Solution: B
Statement 1 is correct – The mentorship program provides training to young authors from renowned writers and literary experts.
Statement 2 is incorrect – The scheme is implemented by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, not Prasar Bharati.
Statement 3 is correct – The scheme includes translation of selected works into multiple Indian languages, helping promote them internationally.
About PM’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0):
Established in: First launched in 2021; now in its third edition (2025).
Ministry involved: Ministry of Education, under the Department of Higher Education.
Aim:
To mentor young authors and develop a new generation of writers.
To promote reading, writing, and book culture in India.
To showcase Indian heritage, culture, and knowledge systems globally.
Key Features:
Age Limit: Open to authors below 30 years.
Mentorship Program: Selected writers will get training from renowned authors.
Focus Areas:
Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
Indian Knowledge System
Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)
Execution:
Implemented by the National Book Trust (NBT), India.
Books will be published and translated into multiple Indian languages.
Authors will engage in literary festivals and cultural exchanges.
Alignment with NEP 2020: Supports creative leadership development among youth.
Coverage:
Open to participants across India, covering 22 Indian languages + English.
Encourages regional language literature to promote linguistic diversity.
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