India, the third-largest producer of research papers globally, is set to revolutionise access to academic resources. Under the new One Nation-One Subscription (ONOS) plan, launching in January 2025, 18 million students, researchers, and faculty will gain free access to nearly 13,000 journals, including publications from Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Wiley, which is hard to access. Foreigners have applauded the move, noting its potential to reshape India’s research landscape.
What is India’s One Nation-One Subscription plan?
Prime Minister Modi’s cabinet on November 25. The deal, worth $715 million over three years, covers 30 major publishers and is the largest of its kind worldwide. After two years of rigorous negotiations, this initiative will allow Indian academics to access a wealth of research papers through a single portal, cutting costs and expanding access. According to IIM Mumbai, ONOS could reduce research expenses by 18%, offering a game-changing advantage to millions seeking knowledge in the country.