PM-YUVA 3.0 results: 43 young authors chosen in 22 Indian languages and English
The results of PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors run by the National Book Trust, were declared on 30 December 2025, selecting 43 authors under 30.
Summary
PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors implemented by the National Book Trust, India under the Ministry of Education, declared its results on 30 December 2025, selecting book proposals from 43 authors below 30 years of age in 22 Indian languages and English. Of the 43 authors, 19 are women and 24 men; each will get six months of mentorship, a scholarship of ₹50,000 a month and a lifetime royalty of 10% on the published book. PM-YUVA 3.0's themes were Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building, Indian Knowledge System, and Makers of Modern India (1950–2025), and a National Camp for the authors will be held at the New Delhi World Book Fair (10–18 January 2026).
Key facts
- Scheme
- PM-YUVA 3.0; implemented by National Book Trust, Ministry of Education
- Selected
- 43 authors under 30 (19 women, 24 men)
- Languages
- 22 Indian languages and English
- Support
- ₹50,000/month for 6 months' mentorship; 10% lifetime royalty
- Themes
- Indian Diaspora in Nation Building; Indian Knowledge System; Makers of Modern India (1950–2025)
- Camp
- New Delhi World Book Fair, 10–18 January 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under PM-YUVA 3.0, whose results were declared on 30 December 2025, each selected young author receives a monthly scholarship of:
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Correct answer: A — ₹50,000
PIB (Education): each selected author gets a scholarship of ₹50,000 per month during six months of mentorship, plus a 10% lifetime royalty.
Consider the following statements about PM-YUVA 3.0: 1. It selected book proposals from authors below 30 years of age. 2. It is implemented by the Sahitya Akademi under the Ministry of Culture. 3. Selected authors get a lifetime royalty of 10% on their published books. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 3 only
PIB (Education): authors are below 30 and receive a 10% lifetime royalty. The scheme is implemented by the National Book Trust, India under the Ministry of Education, not the Sahitya Akademi.