By: Ishfaq Manzoor

India has long held a vision of advancing as a worldwide knowledge leader, a vision that hinges on fostering innovation, research, and development. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always been highlighting the vital role that Research and Development (R&D) would play in the country’s growth. He has underscored the importance of research-driven advancement, aligning with broader national goals of becoming self-reliant and fully developed by 2047.

Building on this goal, research has been recognised as a key element of outstanding education and national growth. In a significant move to promote knowledge and research accessibility, the Government of India has launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative. Started in January 2025, ONOS provides nationwide access to high-quality journals and international research articles for researchers, students, and faculty across India’s higher education institutions.

The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, an autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission (UGC), will coordinate the ONOS subscription services. This centralised platform will allow participating institutions across the country to seamlessly access a vast array of scholarly content. It will also ensure that access remains consistent and equitable, particularly for institutions that might otherwise have limited means to access high-impact research. The Department of Higher Education, Government of India will have a unified portal “One Nation One Subscription“ (https://www.onos.gov.in/) through which the institutions will be able to access the journals. The ANRF will periodically review the usage of One Nation One Subscription and publications of Indian authors of these institutions.

Beginning in 2025, the first phase of ONOS for 2025, 2026, and 2027 has been approved by the government. The program’s use and reach will be increased during this phase, and it will be regularly reviewed to make sure it still serves the needs of researchers and institutions. A greater visibility for Indian research on the international scene will also be promoted by focusing on publishing more Indian writers in these prestigious publications.

The democratisation of access to intellectual research has advanced significantly with ONOS. This program will make high-impact journals and scientific publications........

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