One Nation One Subscription: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has introduced a revolutionary initiative called ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ (ONOS). This scheme aims to provide all central and state-run higher educational institutions with access to a vast collection of renowned international journals on a single platform. The implementation of this subscription will be undertaken by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET). A substantial budget of ₹6,000 crores has been allocated for this project, which will be rolled out over three years, starting from 2025.
Key Objectives of ONOS
Unified Access: The primary goal is to offer all government higher educational institutions a consolidated platform for accessing both national and international journal publications.
Bridging the Gap: This scheme will particularly benefit institutions that lack sufficient resources to subscribe to these journals independently.
Comprehensive Coverage: Approximately 13,000 journals across various academic disciplines will be made available under this initiative.
Who Benefits from ONOS?
Government Institutions: All government-funded higher education institutions, universities, colleges, and institutes of national importance, such as IITs and IISc, will be eligible.
Research and Development Institutes: Research and development institutions will also be included in this scheme.
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Key Features of ONOS
Extensive Collection
The scheme includes major publishers like Elsevier ScienceDirect, Springer Nature, Wiley Blackwell Publishing, Taylor & Francis, Sage Publishing, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, and BMJ Journals.
Wide Reach
Around 6,300 institutions are expected to benefit from this initiative.
Language
While most journals will be in English, a few might be available in Hindi as well.
How Does ONOS Work?
Registration
Institutions will need to register for the scheme and follow the necessary procedures through INFLIBNET.
Free Access
The entire budget for this scheme is borne by the government, making it completely free for participating institutions.
In essence, the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ scheme is a significant step towards democratizing access to quality research and educational materials for students, researchers, and faculty members across India. By providing a unified platform for accessing a vast collection of international journals, this initiative is poised to enhance the quality of education and research in the country.
