Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had interactive discussions with 43 young authors chosen under the PM-YUVA 3.0 initiative. These authors are currently part of a national camp held at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. The fair, inaugurated on January 10 by Pradhan, is organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Book Trust.
During the session, the selected authors presented brief outlines of their upcoming manuscripts developed through a six-month mentorship program. Pradhan commended the writers on their selection and urged them to utilize the mentorship period effectively to create impactful books that can inspire the youth of India to read, write, and engage deeply with knowledge.
Emphasizing the significance of research materials, Pradhan directed the facilitation of both physical and digital resources through the National Book Trust (NBT). He also recommended granting authors access to resources under the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS) initiative. To enhance their academic and research assistance, he proposed affiliating the authors with central universities in their respective regions for manuscript development.
Pradhan expressed his delight in interacting with the aspiring writers selected under PM-YUVA 3.0, highlighting the diversity among them that mirrors India’s diversity. The young authors are working on books focusing on themes such as the Contribution of the Indian Diaspora in Nation-building, the Indian Knowledge System, and Makers of Modern India. The discussions encompassed culture, technology, knowledge pursuit, and the national vision, showcasing the energy, confidence, and aspirations of the young authors, reinforcing Pradhan’s belief in a developed India.
