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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