One Nation One Subscription | 27 Nov 2024

Source: HT

Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, for three years to provide nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journals. 

• ONOS scheme will be coordinated by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), which is an autonomous inter-university center under the University Grants Commission (UGC). 
• Traditional academic publishing relies on a 'pay to read' model, where libraries and institutes pay fees to access published research. 
• ONOS aims to democratise access to high-quality academics for students and researchers across India, particularly benefiting those in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.  
• ONOS will provide access to over 13,000 high-impact journals from 30 leading international publishers, significantly improving the availability of academic resources for students and researchers. 
  • The initiative targets over 6,300 institutions, benefiting around 1.8 crore students, faculty, and researchers, and enhances access to international journals, boosting India's visibility in global research communities. 
• Other Initiatives Related to R&D: 
  • Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023  
  • Vigyan Dhara scheme 
  • National Research Foundation (NRF)

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