India, Feb. 8 -- Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched 41 books under the 'PM YUVA mentorship programme 2.0,' an initiative to cultivate young literary talent through mentorship.

The event was organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) during the ongoing World Book Fair 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital.

Speaking at the function, the minister said that the writings and creativity of the young authors will enrich the literary landscape and give a new direction to intellectual discourse.

"Books in Indian languages in every corner of India is a national mission. Initiatives like PM YUVA are a groundbreaking step in this direction. The 'Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme' announced in this year's budget...