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Respected Sir/Madam,

As a follow up of the Prime Minister's announcement in Mann ki Baat on 3r January zo2t, and in tune with his vision of 'Global Citizen', the Ministry of Education has launched the scheme of author mentorship to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) in order to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally.

The scheme called YtryA (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors) will be part of the India@75 Project (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsau) to bring to the fore the perspectives of the young generation of writers on themes like Unsung Heroes, Freedom Fighters Unknown and Forgotten Places and their role in National Movement and other related themes in an innovative and creative manner.

National Book Trust, India, Ministry of Education, Government of India is the Implementing Agency of the Scheme. An online National Contest is being organized from 1.t June to 3rst July zo2:- to select the authors under the Scheme. There is a provision for payment of a Scholarship of Rs. 5o,ooo per month for a period of six months to be paid to each of the selected 75 authors. National Book Trust, India will be publishing the books produced by the young authors as part of the Mentorship Scheme. The details can be accessed at www.nbtindia.gov.in and at MyGov.in.

The link to the contest and for other details for ready reference have also been provided which are as below: MAIN LINK https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/news-pressreleases-ro5zB-pm-s-mentorship-scheme-for-young-authors.nbt 1. DETAILED SCHEME DOCUMENT https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/writereaddata/attachmentNews/tuesday-june-1-2o2111-31-05-amyuva-scheme-for- mentorship-of-young-authors.pdf 2. FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS(FAQs) https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/writereaddata/attachmentNews/friday-june-1r-2o211o-oS-41-pmluva-frequently- asked-questions--faqs. pdf B. APPLICATION FORM https://www.nbtindia.gov.in/writereaddata/attachmentNews/tuesday-june-B-zozr9-z9-ry-ampm-mentorship- scheme-application-form-english-.pdf

All the Universities and their affiliated colleges/institutes are requested to disseminate the information pertaining to the YTIVA Scheme among the students/teachers/researchers to encourage greater participation in this prestigious scheme.

With kind regards,

Yours sincerely, cs'D-., (naj*isn Jain)

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