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One Nation One Subscription: Revolutionizing Research Access

The Indian government has launched the 'One Nation, One Subscription' initiative, which will provide access to 13,400 international research journals across 6,380 higher education and research institutes. The initiative, which will begin on January 1, 2025, aims to break traditional disciplinary barriers and promote core and interdisciplinary research.

Initiative Overview and Scope

  • Government launches 'One Nation, One Subscription' (ONOS) initiative
  • Begins January 1, 2025, with a three-year budget of ₹6,000 crore
  • Provides access to 13,400 international research journals
  • Covers 6,380 higher education and research institutes
  • Includes 451 state public universities, 4,864 colleges, and 172 national importance institutes
  • Spans multiple disciplines including science, technology, engineering, medicine, mathematics, management, social sciences, and humanities
  • Involves 30 major publishers like Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley

Phased Implementation Strategy

First Phase (January 2025):

    • Comprehensive access for government-funded institutions
    • Approximately 1.8 crore (18 million) students will benefit
    • Multidisciplinary research materials available
    • Focus on breaking traditional disciplinary barriers

Second Phase:

    • Planned expansion to private academic institutions
    • Potential implementation through public-private partnership
    • Possible nominal fees for private institutes
    • Detailed modalities under discussion

Third Phase:

    • Universal access through public libraries
    • Democratizing research material accessibility
    • Creating designated access points for broader reach

Strategic Objectives and Future Implications

  • Originated from National Education Policy (2020)
  • Aims to promote core and interdisciplinary research
  • Extends research accessibility to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
  • Coordinated by Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET)
  • Additional support through Article Processing Charges (APC)
    • ₹150 crore annual fund for research publication support
    • Potential discounts for Indian researchers
  • Breaking geographical and institutional research limitations
  • Promoting knowledge sharing and collaborative learning

Key Highlights:

  • Unprecedented research access for Indian academic ecosystem
  • Supports government's vision of research-driven education
  • Removes financial and infrastructural barriers to knowledge
  • Aligns with global academic collaboration standards
  • Enables researchers to access comprehensive, multidisciplinary resources

Background Context:

  • Negotiated by a committee headed by Principal Scientific Advisor
  • Follows establishment of Anusandhan National Research Foundation
  • Represents significant investment in academic and research infrastructure
  • Signals commitment to enhancing India's research capabilities

Significance:

  • Transforms research landscape by providing universal access
  • Empowers students, faculty, and researchers across institutional types
  • Creates opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration
  • Positions India as a progressive knowledge economy

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