♦ The Ministry of Education launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0).

♦ The initiative aims to train young authors under the age of 30 to promote reading, writing, and book culture in India.

♦ The program provides mentorship and publishing opportunities to enhance Indian literature on a global platform.

♦ PM-YUVA 3.0 builds on the participation of young authors in 22 Indian languages and English in its previous editions.

♦ The scheme aligns with the government’s effort to encourage youth to engage with India’s heritage, culture, and contributions of key figures.

♦ It focuses on three themes: the role of the Indian diaspora in nation-building, the Indian Knowledge System, and makers of modern India from 1950 to 2025.