One Nation One Subscription (ONOS): Everything You Need to Know

Overview:

●       ONOS empowers India’s research ecosystem by providing access to international scholarly journals and articles.

●       Announced under the Viksitbharat@2047 vision to promote innovation and research for India’s growth.

Key Features:

●       Access to 13,000+ journals from 30 international publishers.

●       Benefits 1.8 crore students, faculty, and researchers across various disciplines.

●       Covers over 6,300 government higher education and R&D institutions.

Goals:

1.     Democratize access to high-quality research, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutions.

2.     Promote global research participation and collaboration.

3.     Align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Amrit Kaal goals.

Implementation:

●       Managed by INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network), ensuring seamless digital access.

●       ₹6,000 crore allocated for 2025-2027.

●       Discounts on Article Processing Charges (APCs) for researchers.

Future Prospects:

●       Complements Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s objectives.

●       Synergizes with existing consortia initiatives of 10 central ministries.

●       Encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and Indian journal promotion.

Conclusion:

●       ONOS is transformative for India’s academic and research communities, ensuring inclusive access to global knowledge and fostering a research-driven, self-reliant India.