Greetings, Scholars and Educators! We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news. Moreover, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant and transformative step in India’s academic journey. Specifically, starting January 1, 2025, the innovative “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) initiative will officially commence. Furthermore, this comprehensive plan will provide free and unrestricted access to an impressive 13,000 international academic journals. Consequently, this will open unprecedented new opportunities for approximately 18 million students, faculty, and researchers. Additionally, these academic professionals are strategically spread across 6,300 institutions nationwide, ensuring widespread impact and accessibility.
What ONOS Means for You
Unified Access
ONOS consolidates subscriptions from 30 leading publishers like Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley into a single platform. This ensures equal access to high-quality scholarly materials for all institutions, regardless of financial resources.
Significant Government Investment
The government has allocated ₹6,000 crore for the first three years. This shows its commitment to improving research and education. This effort is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP 2020 aims to transform India’s education system. It focuses on making it more inclusive and holistic.
One Nation One Subscription, Fostering Equitable Growth
Furthermore, ONOS is particularly and exceptionally helpful for smaller cities, specifically those categorized as tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Indeed, the One Nation One Subscription initiative strategically gives people in these traditionally underserved regions substantially better access to comprehensive academic resources. Moreover, this enhanced access significantly helps researchers with complex studies that involve multiple interconnected subjects, commonly known as interdisciplinary research. Consequently and remarkably, the overall quality of academic work in these emerging urban centers steadily improves. In addition, this transformative approach not only bridges existing knowledge gaps but also empowers local scholars to engage with global academic conversations more effectively.
User-Friendly Digital Portal of ONOS
The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) will manage the subscription. They will organize it so it is easier to access. There will be a digital portal to use. The Department of Higher Education will supervise this portal. A digital portal is a website that lets you find and use information easily.
Looking Ahead
Undoubtedly, One Nation One Subscription project provides researchers with direct and immediate access to academic journals. Moreover, it strategically sets a robust foundation for India to emerge as a potential world leader in cutting-edge research. Furthermore, this innovative initiative could potentially inspire and motivate similar transformative projects in other developing countries. In fact, by democratizing academic knowledge, the program not only enhances local research capabilities but also positions India as a pioneering model for global academic accessibility. Consequently, this approach represents a significant step towards creating a more interconnected and knowledge-driven international academic landscape.
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Closing Notes
Your continued passion for learning and research drives initiatives like ONOS. Here’s to a future filled with knowledge and innovation!
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