The Indian government has introduced the 'One Nation One Subscription' (ONOS) scheme, aiming to provide nationwide access to scholarly articles and academic resources for students, researchers, and faculty.
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the ambitious ‘One Nation One Subscription’ (ONOS) scheme, aiming to democratize access to high-impact scholarly articles and journals for students, faculty, and researchers across India. This landmark initiative is set to provide unified nationwide access to academic resources, fostering a robust research and development ecosystem.
A Game-Changer for Academia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing the scheme as a “game-changer for Indian academia and youth empowerment,” emphasized its transformative potential during a recent statement. The ONOS scheme is being positioned as India’s equivalent of JSTOR, the widely-used American digital library for academic journals and books.
With a budget allocation of Rs 6,000 crore for three years (2025-2027), the scheme is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance the scope and reach of higher education. This initiative aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which prioritizes research and innovation as central to national development.
Key Features of the ONOS Scheme
- Unified Digital Access A dedicated portal, ‘One Nation One Subscription,’ will serve as a one-stop access point for academic institutions. The platform will host nearly 13,000 high-impact e-journals from 30 leading international publishers, including Elsevier ScienceDirect, Springer Nature, Oxford University Press, and Taylor & Francis. The initiative ensures seamless and centralized access to these resources.
- Wide Beneficiary Base Over 1.8 crore students, faculty members, and researchers across more than 6,300 institutions, including government universities, colleges, and research laboratories, will benefit from the scheme. This includes extending access t