Lok Sabha Question No. 1781 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-10
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Jugal Kishore, Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Shri Anurag Sharma

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1781

ANSWERED ON 10.03.2025

## Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan

1781

. Dr. Nishikant Dubey: Shri Jugal Kishore: Shri Anurag Sharma:

Will the Minister of  EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the measures being taken by the Government under the PM YUVA 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 has any 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  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  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  through  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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