One Nation One Subscription – Leap towards democratizing knowledge - THE NEW INDIAN

"The Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) scheme marks a transformative step in democratising access to scholarly research in India. With an outlay of ₹6,000 crore over three years, this initiative aims to provide unified access to around 13,000 research journals from 30 international publishers to all centrally and state-run higher education institutions and research and development institutions. This ambitious plan, set to become operational on January 1, 2025, promises to bridge the knowledge gap and foster a culture of research and innovation across the country.

The ONOS scheme is a significant milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a knowledge superpower. By ensuring that nearly 1.8 crore students, faculty, and researchers have access to high-quality research publications, the government is addressing a long-standing issue of resource disparity among educational institutions. This initiative is particularly beneficial for institutions in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, which often struggle with limited access to scholarly resources. The centralized subscription model, coordinated by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), an autonomous inter-university centre under the University Grants Commission (UGC), will streamline access and reduce the financial burden on individual institutions...."