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One Nation One Subscription: Improving Access to Journals

The Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme to improve access to academic journals for higher education institutions.

November 28, 2024

Key Points

  • 1The Union Cabinet approved Rs 6,000 crore for 'One Nation One Subscription' (ONOS).
  • 2ONOS aims to centralize journal subscriptions for nearly 6,300 government-run institutions.
  • 3The common platform will host 13,000 journals published by 30 international publishers.
  • 4INFLIBNET has been designated as the implementing agency.
  • 5The scheme will expand access, avoid duplication, provide better bargaining power, and gain insights into journal access.
  • 6ONOS will be active from January 1, 2025.

Important Terms

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Last Updated: 6/4/2025