One Nation One Subscription kya hai: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the groundbreaking One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme. This initiative aims to provide seamless access to scholarly journals for students, researchers, and faculty across India, fostering innovation and academic excellence.
Key Highlights of the ONOS Scheme
- Total Outlay: ₹6,000 crore
- Implementation Period: 2025, 2026, and 2027
- Target Beneficiaries: Over 1.8 crore researchers, educators, and students
- Aligned With:
- Viksit Bharat @ 2047
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
The scheme is a strategic move to democratize access to knowledge resources, especially for students and researchers in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
What is One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)?
Under the ONOS scheme, students, faculty, and researchers in more than 6,300 government higher education institutions and central government R&D institutions will gain access to nearly 13,000 e-journals through a single platform.
Key Features of ONOS
- Collaborating Publishers: The scheme includes journals from 30 major international publishers, such as:
- Cambridge University Press
- Oxford University Press
- Indianjournals.com
- Springer Nature
- BMJ Journals
- Taylor & Francis
- Sage Publishing
- American Society for Microbiology
- Comprehensive Access: This initiative ensures that students and researchers from diverse fields, including science, technology, social sciences, and humanities, have access to quality academic content.
Who Will Benefit from ONOS?
This nationwide subscription is designed to cater to a broad audience:
- 1.8 crore beneficiaries across India
- Students, researchers, and educators in central and state government institutions
- Those in tier 2 and tier 3 cities who previously had limited access to global academic resources
The initiative aims to bridge the knowledge gap, empowering researchers and scientists to contribute to India’s development goals.
Monitoring and Review
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) will oversee the implementation and conduct periodic reviews to assess the:
- Utilization of the scheme
- Contributions of Indian authors to publications at these institutions
How to Access ONOS Resources
Access to e-journals under the ONOS scheme will be enabled through the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), an autonomous inter-university center of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Digital Access Process
- The subscription process will be managed entirely through a digital platform.
- Researchers and students can access journals seamlessly without physical barriers, ensuring instant availability of scholarly resources.
