About the Scheme
ONOS provides free access to 13,000+ international research journals from 30 top global publishers for 1.8 crore researchers across 6,300+ government-funded institutions. Cabinet approved Nov 25, 2024; launched Jan 1, 2025. Budget: ₹6,000 crore (3 years) + ₹150 crore/year for APCs. Implemented by INFLIBNET under UGC. Democratizes scientific knowledge in India.
Target Beneficiaries: 1.8 crore researchers, students, faculty in 6,300+ government HEIs and R&D labs
Key Features
- 13,000+ journals from 30 top global publishers: Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, IEEE, ACS, RSC
- 1.8 crore students, faculty, researchers across 6,300+ government-funded HEIs and R&D labs
- Single centralized access via INFLIBNET (UGC's library network) — no individual subscriptions needed
- ₹150 crore/year for Article Processing Charges (APCs) for open-access publishing by Indian researchers
- Budget: ₹6,000 crore for 3 years (2025-2027)
- Aligns with NEP 2020, Anusandhan National Research Foundation, and Viksit Bharat 2047