LAUNCHED 2024 · EDUCATION

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)

Centralised national access to international research journals

2024
Approved
₹6,000 Cr
Outlay (3 yrs)
6,300+
Institutions Covered
📌 Why It Matters: ONOS is a flagship education-research scheme frequently asked about in UPSC, state PSC and teaching exams. Know the nodal agency, outlay and coverage.

One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is a Government of India initiative providing nationwide centralised digital access to scholarly research articles and journals from leading international publishers. It is coordinated through the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), benefiting students, faculty and researchers across centrally-funded higher education institutions and R&D labs.

🎯 Key Objectives

  • Provide equitable access to high-quality international research journals across the country
  • Reduce duplication of subscription costs through a single nationwide negotiation
  • Boost research output and innovation in government higher-education and research institutions
  • Support the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on research and knowledge access

📋 Key Facts

Launched / Approved 2024 (Union Cabinet approval)
Coordinating Agency INFLIBNET Centre (under UGC)
Ministry Ministry of Education
Total Outlay Around ₹6,000 crore for three years (2025–2027)
Beneficiaries Govt. universities, colleges, IITs, NITs, IISERs, R&D institutions
Coverage Thousands of journals from leading global publishers
⚡ Exam Pointers
  • Nodal coordinating body: INFLIBNET Centre under UGC
  • Single nationwide subscription model — replaces fragmented individual subscriptions
  • Aligned with NEP 2020 research and knowledge-access goals

📝 Test Yourself — 5 Questions

Practice MCQs for competitive exams

Q1. One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) is associated with which sector?
A. Healthcare
B. Agriculture
✔ C. Education & Research journal access
D. Rural housing
Q2. Which agency coordinates the ONOS scheme?
A. NITI Aayog
✔ B. INFLIBNET Centre (under UGC)
C. ICMR
D. CSIR
Q3. ONOS falls under which Union Ministry?
✔ A. Ministry of Education
B. Ministry of Science & Technology
C. Ministry of Culture
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Q4. The approximate total outlay of ONOS for three years is:
A. ₹600 crore
✔ B. ₹6,000 crore
C. ₹60,000 crore
D. ₹600 crore per year forever
Q5. ONOS supports the research goals of which national policy?
A. National Health Policy
✔ B. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
C. National Food Security Act
D. National Skill Policy