PM-YUVA 3.0
Context:
Recently, the Ministry of Education launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors)-Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors.
- It is an author mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age).
- It aims to promote reading, writing, and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)
About PM-YUVA 3.0:
- The scheme encourages writing on three key themes:
- Contribution of Indian Diaspora in Nation Building.
- Indian Knowledge System.
- Makers of Modern India (1950-2025).
- Objective: The scheme aims to develop new generation writers who can creatively express India’s heritage and cultural values.
- Promotion of Indian Literature: The selected works will highlight India’s contributions to global knowledge and nation-building.
- Encouragement for Youth: The scheme empowers young authors to explore diverse topics and present innovative perspectives.
Prelims Question:
Consider the following statements regarding PM-YUVA 3.0.
- It provides direct benefit transfer of one-month salary (up to ₹15,000) in three installments to eligible first-time employees in the formal sector.
- The scheme targets those earning up to Rs. 1 lakh per month and is expected to benefit 2.1 crore youth.
Choose the correct answer code below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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