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One Nation, One Subscription: PM-ONOS Boosts Agricultural Education & Research

25 January 2025, New Delhi: The One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative marks a significant step forward in improving access to academic resources across India, particularly for government institutions involved in education and research. A virtual meeting organized today, by the Agricultural Education Division of ICAR served as a platform for discussions on how agricultural universities and ICAR institutes can register and access scholarly journals through ONOS.

Dr R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education), ICAR. He emphasized the critical role of ONOS in providing universal access to academic resources, thereby enhancing research and education in agricultural sciences. Dr Agrawal also highlighted the transformative potential of this initiative in bridging knowledge gaps and promoting equitable access to scholarly journals.

Dr Bimlesh Mann, Assistant Director General (EPHS), ICAR, delivered a comprehensive and impactful presentation on the ONOS initiative. She detailed the challenges faced by agricultural universities and ICAR institutes, offering practical solutions for registering on the ONOS platform, applying for AISHE codes, and accessing journals. Her presentation was well received by all participants.

A series of important questions raised by nodal officers and librarians from agricultural universities and ICAR institutes were addressed by Dr Agrawal, Dr Mann, and Dr H.K. Tripathi, Chief Librarian & Nodal Officer for ONOS. Based on the queries raised, it was recommended that an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document be prepared to assist institutions in navigating the ONOS platform.

The meeting was attended by over 300 participants, including nodal officers, librarians, and faculty members from agricultural universities and ICAR institutes.

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