India’s Vision for Research and Development
| Event | Address by the Prime Minister on 15th August, 2022 |
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| Message | The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of Research and Development (R&D) in the country’s future and called for a focus on innovation during the Amrit Kaal. His call for “Jai Anusandhan” (Hail Research) reflects the nation’s commitment to research and innovation. |
| National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 | The NEP 2020 also emphasizes the importance of research as a key pillar for achieving world-class education and national progress in India. |
Introducing One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
| Initiative | One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) |
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| Purpose | The Government of India launched ONOS to provide nationwide access to high-quality global research articles and journals for students, researchers, and faculty members across all higher education institutions and government research bodies in India. |
| Vision | This initiative aligns with India’s vision of becoming self-reliant and progressing by 2047. |
What is ONOS?
| Objective | ONOS aims to procure national-level subscriptions for digital journals and databases from over 30 leading international publishers. This will enable students, researchers, and faculty members across India to access scholarly content that was previously inaccessible, especially for institutions in underserved areas. |
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| Scope | ONOS will provide free access to more than **1.8 crore** students, researchers, and faculty members, helping to foster research across all disciplines. It will encourage both core and interdisciplinary fields of study, bringing substantial transformation to India’s research ecosystem. |
Implementation and Timeline
| Start Date | January 1, 2025 |
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| Phase Duration | The first phase will cover the years **2025**, **2026**, and **2027**. |
| Managing Body | The initiative will be managed by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC). |
List of Major Consortia/Groups
| # | Consortium/Group |
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| 1 | E-Shodh Sindhu (ESS) Consortium (Department of Higher Education) |
| 2 | National Knowledge Resource Consortium (NKRC) (DST, DSIR) |
| 3 | DERCON Consortium (Ministry of Earth Sciences) |
| 4 | CERA Consortium (Department of Agricultural Research & Education) |
| 5 | DESIDOC (Department of Defence Research and Development) |
| 6 | ERMED Consortium (Department of Health Research) |
| 7 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| 8 | DeLCON Consortium (Department of Biotechnology) |
| 9 | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Consortium |
| 10 | Department of Space (DoS) Consortium |
The Future of Research in India
| Impact | ONOS is a game-changer for India’s research landscape, providing seamless access to world-class scholarly resources to researchers and students from all corners of the country. This initiative will significantly boost India’s presence in the global research ecosystem, enabling easier access to research tools and empowering the next generation of innovators and academics. |
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