The One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme is a revolutionary step towards enabling educational equity across India. Approved by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this groundbreaking initiative opens doors of access to world-class journals and scholarly research articles for government-run institutions, benefiting students, teachers, and researchers across the country.
In today’s newsletter, we dive into the details of the ONOS scheme and how it is expected to benefit students and drive growth for the country.
o ensure affordable and equitable access to world-class academic resources, a unified portal has been designed, extending its benefits even across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. This initiative will reshape India’s research ecosystem, fostering wider academic participation and boosting its global standing in innovation and education.
Here’s how students and educators can benefit from the ONOS scheme:
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Extensive Access to Academic Resources Under this scheme, institutions get access to over 13,000 high-impact e-journals from 30 leading international publishers. It brings equitable resources to over 6,300 institutions, benefiting 1.8 crore students, along with researchers, faculty, and scientists nationwide - all through a single inclusive digital subscription. |
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Wider Scope for Excellence in Research The government has allocated INR 6,000 crore between 2025-2027 under a Central Sector Scheme with a goal to promote research and innovation across multiple disciplines. The ONOS initiative eliminates barriers to quality content by democratizing access to high-quality research material that was previously difficult to obtain due to financial constraints or lack of institutional subscriptions. |
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Alignment with National Goals The ONOS scheme directly supports NEP 2020’s goal of universalizing education access and promoting research-driven learning. It also elevates India’s academic and research potential, preparing the country to meet the ambitious Viksit Bharat@2047 goals. This paves the way for a knowledge-driven society that thrives on collaboration and technological advancements. |
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Mitigating the Rural-Urban Divide By centralizing subscriptions, the ONOS scheme removes resource disparities between urban and rural institutions. By extending benefits to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, it ensures students and educators everywhere have the tools for advanced learning and research, significantly narrowing the urban-rural education and resource gap. |
The One Nation, One Subscription scheme is a game-changer in democratizing education to bridge gaps and encourages research excellence. Complementing this initiative, Extramarks Smart Class Plus transforms traditional classrooms with cutting-edge technology, interactive content, and seamless integration. Together, they prepare learners and educators for a knowledge-driven, globally competitive future.
