One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)

Context (IE | PIB | TH):
The Union Cabinet has approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, aimed at providing seamless, nationwide access to high-impact international research journals and scholarly publications.

Vision & Alignment:
The ONOS initiative aligns with India’s long-term goals under Viksit Bharat@2047, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It also reflects the Prime Minister’s vision of “Jai Anusandhan”, highlighting the critical role of research and innovation during the Amrit Kaal period.

Implementation Timeline:
ONOS will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Key Features of ONOS

1. Access to High-Impact Journals:
   The scheme will facilitate access to major international journal publications, benefiting institutions engaged in higher education and government R&D.
2. Digital Access via INFLIBNET:
   The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), an autonomous inter-university centre under the University Grants Commission (UGC), will act as the central coordinating agency for digital access. A unified portal will provide seamless access to resources.
3. Target Audience:
   The primary beneficiaries include students, faculty, and researchers from government institutions, with a special focus on extending benefits to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
4. Promotion of Interdisciplinary Research:
   By providing access to diverse scholarly resources, the scheme aims to foster both core research and interdisciplinary studies across various academic fields.
5. Centralised Administration:
   The Department of Higher Education will oversee the administration and implementation of ONOS through a dedicated portal.
6. Usage Monitoring & Review:
   The Access and National Research Facilitation (ANRF) will periodically review the scheme’s usage and evaluate its impact on research output and publications by Indian scholars.