Lok Sabha Question No. 3799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (PM-YUVA) Yojana-2.0
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3799

ANSWERED ON 24.03.2025

## Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan (PM-YUVA) Yojana-2.0

3799.  Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri:

Will the Minister of  EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  measures  being  taken  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Yuva  Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan Yojana-2.0 scheme to ensure that the young authors selected for this initiative are adequately supported in terms of resources  and mentorship;
- (b) whether the Government plans to further encourage the publication of books in regional languages as part of the national mission to promote Indian languages across the country; and
- (c) the efforts are being made to ensure that the books released under PM YUVA 2.0 are available in multiple languages, to make them more accessible to diverse readers?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

## (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

- (a) The  National  Education  Policy  2020  focuses  on  empowering  young minds  and  fostering  a  learning  ecosystem  that  prepares  young  readers  and learners  for  future  leadership  roles.  As  part  of  this  initiative,  the  PM  YUVA  2.0 scheme, launched on 2 nd  October 2022, was designed to support young authors to develop their writing skills. The scheme consists of two main programs: Scholarship and Mentorship. Under the scholarship program, each selected author received a consolidated amount of Rs. 50,000 per month for six months, totaling Rs. 3 lakhs.  Additionally,  upon  the  successful  publication  of  their  books  at  the conclusion of the Mentorship Program, authors are entitled to a 10% royalty. The  mentorship  aspect  pairs  each  author  with  a  dedicated  mentor  who possesses  extensive  academic  and  language  expertise,  guiding  them  for  a period  of  six  months.  During  this  period,  seven  online  Master  Classes  were organised for the selected candidates, featuring distinguished authors, academicians,  and  scholars. Moreover,  authors  had  the  opportunity  to enhance  their  knowledge  and  refine  their  skills  through  participation  in various  international  events,  including  Literary  Festivals,  Book  Fairs,  and Cultural Exchange Programmes.

(b) The  primary  goal  of  the  PM-YUVA  Scheme  is  to  encourage  original writing  in  all  official  Indian  languages.  Under  PM-YUVA  1.0,  73  books  were published in 21 Indian languages and English, while under PM-YUVA 2.0, 41 books were published in 16 Indian languages and English. (c) The scheme aims to create a pool of authors, proficient in both Indian languages and English to nurture them as cultural ambassadors to represent Indian literature at national and international platforms. The books published under  PM-YUVA  2.0  are  promoted  through  various  channels,  including advertisements in  magazines  and  newspapers,  as  well  as  the  National  Book Trust, India's newsletter and magazine. Simultaneously, they are showcased across several social media platforms. These books are also exhibited and sold at  book  fairs,  mobile  book  exhibitions,  and  both  national  and  international

- literary events.
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