PM Yuva 3.0 - Great opportunity for book writers to publish book with mentorship and stipend of ₹50,000 per month

PM Yuva 3


PM Yuva 3.0 scheme is launched by government of India and will help to develop a stream of writers who can write on various facets of India encompassing the past, present and future. Besides, the scheme will also provide a window to the aspiring youth to articulate themselves and present a comprehensive outlook of contribution of Indians across fields in ancient and present times.

Eligibility

  • Maximum age: 30 years
  • Past partcipants (finalist) of  Yuva 1 and 2 are not eligibile
  • The genere of the book should be non-fiction only.
  • Indian nationals including those holding PIOs or NRIs holding Indian passports can participate in the contest.
  • Work submitted should be in one of the following langugages:
    • English
    • Assames
    • Bengali
    • Bodo
    • Dogari
    • Gujrati
    • Hindi
    • Kannada
    • Kashmiri
    • Konkani
    • Malayalam
    • Manipuri
    • Marathi
    • Maithili 
    • Nepali
    • Odia
    • Punjabi
    • Sanskrit
    • Sindhi
    • Santali
    • Tamil
    • Telugu
    • Urdu

How to apply

  • Candidate need to choose any of the following theme and could also choose from suggested sub-themes:
    • Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building
      • Indian Diaspora in Africa
      • Indian Diaspora in Europe
      • Indian Diaspora in Asia
      • Indian Diaspora in Latin America
      • Indian Diaspora in North America
      • Indian Diaspora in Australia
      • Contributions of Indian Diaspora in Independence Movement
      • Indian Diaspora in Contemporary Times
      • Indian Diaspora Writings (literature)
    • Role of Indian Diaspora in International Relations
      • Indian Knowledge System
      • Texts: The Vedas, Upanishads, and other ancient texts
      • Practices: Yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda
      • Arts: Indian music, dance, visual arts, and performing arts
      • Architecture: Traditional architecture and town planning
      • Science: Astronomy, mathematics, and concepts like zero and decimal notation
      • Philosophy: Vedanta, Tantra, and other philosophical traditions
      • Cultures: Cultural and social practices, traditions, and heritage
      • Institutions
      • Management and Ethics through Ancient texts
      • Importance of Yoga and Ayurveda in Holistic Well-being
      • Mindfulness and Stress Management: Yoga and other Indian practices
      • Importance and Role of IKS in Present Times
    • Makers of Modern India (1950-2025)
      • Visionary Leaders and Political Architects
      • Educational Trailblazers and Knowledge Builders
      • Scientific Innovators and Tech Revolutionaries
      • Economic Architects and Industrial Pioneers
      • Infrastructure Builders and Urban Planners
      • Cultural Icons and Artistic Luminaries
      • Social Reformers and Champions of Equality
      • Global Diplomats and Advocates of International Leadership
  • Candidate need to submit a book proposal of 10,000 words with division of books as follows:  

Book PartsWord limit
Synopsis2000-3000
Chapter PlanYes
Two-three sample chapters7000-8000
Bibliography & Reference Yes
  • Candidate need to make submission online and can only make one submission per candidate.
  • Candidate need to follow the following pattern for writing: 
    LanguageFont StyleFont Size
    EnglishTimes New Roman14
    HindiUnicode/Kruti Dev14
    Other LanguageEquivalent Font (Unicode*)Equivalent Font (14*)

  • PIO/NRI candidates holding Indian Passport should attach a copy of their passport in the contest.
  • Candidates who make successful entry will receive acknowledgement email for the same.
  • Only typed document is accepted and no handwritten manuscript will be accepted.
  • If information from an external source in a non-fiction manuscript has been included, the source needs to be mentioned as footnotes/endnotes or in a consolidated ‘Works Cited’ section, if required
Tenure of program: 1 June - 1 November 2025 (Online)

Selection Process

  • Results will be announced by 31 May 2025
  • A total of 50 authors will be selected.
  • The number of authors to be selected as per the theme:
    • Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building – 10 authors
    • Indian Knowledge System – 20 authors
    • Makers of Modern India (1950-2025) – 20 authors
  • The selection will be made by a Committee to be constituted by NBT.

Perks of the Program

  • Scholarship of ₹50,000/- per month for period of 6 months
  • Royality of 10%
  • Translation opportunity for Books submitted
  • A platform for promotion of book
Last Date: 10 June 2025

Direct Apply link: Apply here

Official link: Official link



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