The introduction of the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme is set to significantly enhance India's research landscape by reducing costs and broadening access to academic resources. As per an assessment by IIM Mumbai, the scheme is projected to lower research expenses by 18 percent, enabling students and researchers to access over 13,000 research papers with a single click.

Professor Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, emphasised the importance of data reliability and factual accuracy in determining the success of any research endeavour. He noted that in addition to researchers' technical expertise, factors like time, equipment, consumables, and research support services play a vital role in creating a robust research ecosystem.

The One Nation, One Membership (ONOS) scheme, to be launched in January 2025, aims to revolutionise research and innovation in government institutions. With a budget of Rs 6,000 crore allocated for 2025-2027, the initiative will provide centralised digital access to over 13,000 e-journals from 30 renowned international publishers through INFLIBNET. This will benefit 6,300 educational institutions and 1.8 crore students, teachers, and researchers by eliminating the need for costly subscriptions.

In its first phase, ONOS will significantly expand resources for institutions like IIM Mumbai, enhancing access to journals and conference proceedings, boosting publication output by 38 percent, and reducing library expenses by 18 percent. Nationwide, the scheme is projected to increase the number of beneficiary users by 213.6% and institutions by 167.4 percent, with a 60 percent increase in access to publications per user.