Recently PM ’ s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors 

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The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education,launched YUVA 2. 0 (( Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) ) - Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors, an Author Mentorship programme to train young and budding authors ( below 30 years of age) in order to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally. YUVA 2. 0 is a part of India@75 Project ( Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) to bring to the fore the perspectives of the young generation of writers on the THEME : ‘ Democracy ( institutions, events, people, constitutional values – past, present, future)’ in an innovative and creative manner. This scheme will thus help to develop a stream of writers who can write on a spectrum of subjects to promote Indian heritage, culture and knowledge system. The National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education as the Implementing Agency will ensure phase- wise execution of the Scheme under well- defined stages of mentorship About The Ministry of Education Dharmendra Pradhan ( Union Minister) , Rajkumar Ranjan Singh ( Minister of State) About YUVA Programme The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had announced YUVA Scheme for the training of young writers this year. The scheme stands for Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors- YUVA. This happens to be a mentorship programme for young authors and writers to provide them with motivation. Launched: 29 May 2021