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Here's your chance to become a famous writer!

Highlights of the Programme 

• You could get a platform, mentorship & ₹Scholarship of Rs. 50,000 per month for 6 months
• 50 authors of up to 30 years of age to be selected
• Entries can be submitted in 22 official Indian languages and English
• Contest Period: 11 March to 10 April, 2025
• SUBMISSION BY 10 APRIL 2025

Theme 

• Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building: 10 Authors
• Indian Knowledge System: 20 Authors
• Makers of Modern India (1950-2025):20 Authors

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SELECTION PROCEDURE OF YOUNG AUTHORS

• A total of 50 authors will be selected.
• The number of authors to be selected as per the theme:
• Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building – 10 authors
• Indian Knowledge System – 20 authors
• Makers of Modern India (1950-2025) – 20 authors
• The selection will be made by a Committee to be constituted by NBT. 

GUIDELINES

• Applicants who had qualified for the PM-YUVA Scheme 1.0 and PM-YUVA Scheme 2.0 are not eligible for PM-YUVA 3.0 Scheme 2025-26.
• Contestants should not have any personal, professional, or academic obligations that interfere with the mentorship schedule during the PM-YUVA 3.0.
• The maximum age of the contestant should be exactly 30 years or below as on 11 March 2025.
• The submissions of the manuscript will be accepted through MyGov only till 11:59 PM on 10th April 2025.
• The genre of the entry of PM-YUVA 3.0 scheme should be Non-Fiction only.
• The change of topic of the Book Proposal will not be allowed after submission.
• There should be only ONE entry per person.

MENTORSHIP SCHEDULE – SIX MONTHS

• National Book Trust, India will organise a Writers’ Online Programme for the selected candidates in the form of Master classes. 
• The young authors will be trained by eminent authors/mentors from NBT’s panel of accomplished authors and writers.
• In addition, eminent authors/mentors under NBT’s Advisory Panel and other eminent authors from various languages will mentor and guide them on how to exercise their literary skills.
• The eco-system of publishing--how a content is created, authors are mentored, the editorial processes that take place, literary agents spot creative talent would be an integral aspect of the programme.
• The authors will get to expand their understanding and hone their skills through interaction at various international events such as Literary Festivals, Book Fairs, Cultural Exchange Programmes, etc.

DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS

• A consolidated scholarship of Rs. 50,000 per month for a period of six months (50,000 x 6 = Rs. 3 Lakh) per author will be paid under the Mentorship Scheme.
•  A royalty of 10% will be payable to the authors on successful publications of their books at the end of the Mentorship Program.
•  The books thus published under the scheme may be translated into other Indian languages ensuring the exchange of culture and literature between different states of India and thereby promoting Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat.
• They will also be given a platform to promote their books and also to propagate the Reading and Writing culture on a national scale.

OUTCOME OF THE SCHEME

This scheme will ensure creation of a pool of authors in Indian languages as well as English who are ready to express themselves and project India on any international platform, as well as it will help in projecting Indian culture and literature globally.

It will make sure to bring reading and authorship as a preferred profession at par with other job options, making the youth of India take reading and knowledge as an integral part of their grooming up years. In addition, it will bring a positive psychological push to the young minds given the impact and effect of the recent pandemic on mental health of the youth.

India being the third largest publisher of books in the world, this scheme will give a boost to the Indian publishing industry, by bringing in new generation of authors writing for national and international audience.

This programme will thereby be in tune with PM’s vision of Global Citizen and Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat and establish India as a Vishwa Guru.

For details and submission of entries visit: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/yuva/

For queries please write to: nbtyuva.3.0@gmail.com