Cambridge to be part of India’s ambitious One Nation One Subscription initiative

Outlines plans to boost research excellence and learning across India

 Cambridge University Press is one of the key publishers in the Government of India’s groundbreaking One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, a transformative effort aimed at boosting academic and research excellence across the country. Cambridge will be expanding access to its vast repository of journals, enabling India’s academic community to leverage high-quality research and peer-reviewed articles.

Spearheaded by the Government of India, ONOS is a landmark effort to ensure access to quality scholarly research journals across the nation. As one of the 30 global publishers participating in this initiative, Cambridge will provide access to 430 journals across Science, Technology & Medicine and Humanities & Social Sciences.

ONOS provides seamless access to high-quality academic and research content to over 1.77 crore users across 6,380 government-funded institutions in India. This move comes at a critical juncture in India’s progress towards its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and Cambridge is committed to supporting India’s vision of democratising knowledge and giving rise to a robust research ecosystem.

On her recent visit to India, Mandy Hill, Managing Director of Academic Publishing at Cambridge University Press, engaged with stakeholders to discuss various initiatives, including ONOS and how to advance global learning and research through broader access to academic resources. “The ONOS initiative directly supports Cambridge’s mission of furthering the advancement of learning, knowledge and research worldwide. We believe broader access fuels greater research impact, and ONOS allows us to put this principle into practice. We hope to build an inclusive ecosystem that promotes knowledge sharing and innovation through collaboration with local institutions. We applaud the Indian government’s commitment to encourage the country’s researchers and learners through this initiative,” she added.

Cambridge will have a clear focus on India’s ONOS initiative facilitating equal access to high-researched peer-reviewed journals, advancement of Indian research by way of discounted publication fees, and alignment with the National Education Policy 2020 for building a holistic research ecosystem. Cambridge aims to empower Indian scholars by providing access to its journals, supporting educational advancement, and enhancing output, ultimately amplifying the country’s standing in research globally.

“ONOS is a game-changer for India’s higher education landscape,” said Arun Rajamani, Managing Director of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia. “We’re proud be part of this endeavour, empowering the next generation of researchers and unlocking India’s potential for groundbreaking discoveries. This association with the Government of India enables us to share the wealth of knowledge that Cambridge has cultivated over decades.”

Through ONOS, Indian universities will get access to select esteemed journals by Cambridge including Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Acta Numerica, British Journal of Psychiatry, Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, European Psychiatry, Epidemiology & Infection, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, amongst others.

To maximise the impact of its participation under ONOS, Cambridge is planning a series of activities, across the country, tailored specifically to support the academic and research community. These include a series of publishing workshops designed to enhance scholarly communication, guidance on Article Processing Charges (APC) services to facilitate publishing and build a researcher community, and the introduction of credit-based programmes aimed at further supporting research. Additionally, Cambridge will also collaborate with institutions to offer training on effective research methodologies, facilitate access to its vast digital resources, and provide expert support for researchers looking to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed content. By integrating these diverse activities, Cambridge aims to create a robust ecosystem for knowledge-sharing and academic growth across India.

Cambridge currently publishes more than 430 peer-reviewed academic journals covering subjects across Science, Technology & Medicine and Humanities & Social Sciences. With a presence in over 190 countries and vast array of publications, the organisation facilitates a global exchange of knowledge, bridging borders and allowing seamless international collaboration.