Union Cabinet Approves One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme to Enhance Research Accessibility
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in news? | The Union Cabinet approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme with an allocation of ₹6,000 crore for 2025-2027 to enhance research accessibility. |
| Scheme Name | One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) |
| Budget Allocation | ₹6,000 crore for 2025-2027 |
| Access Provided | 13,000 international e-journals from 30 major publishers |
| Beneficiaries | 1.8 crore students, faculty, and researchers from 6,300 government higher educational and R&D institutions |
| Coordinating Body | INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network Centre), under UGC |
| Objective | Bridging research accessibility gaps, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities |
| Implementation | Digital access through INFLIBNET platform; IEC campaigns by the Department of Higher Education and ministries |
| Review Mechanism | Periodic reviews by ANRF to assess resource utilization and Indian authorship contributions |
| Alignment | Supports ViksitBharat@2047 vision, NEP 2020, and ANRF initiatives |
| Historical Context | Expands on PM Modi's "Jai Anusandhan" call (Independence Day 2022) for research-driven development |