Science TechnologyTuesday, 26 May 2026·The Hindu
Royal Society of Chemistry joins ONOS: 6,500 institutions and 18 million users
The Royal Society of Chemistry joined India’s ONOS scheme on 25 May 2026, expanding access to journals for 6,500 institutions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 25 May 2026, the Royal Society of Chemistry joined India’s One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to provide nationwide access to chemical science journals.
Key specifics
- Access is being extended to 6,500 Indian institutions.
- The initiative is expected to benefit about 18 million researchers, students and educators.
- ONOS is managed through the INFLIBNET Centre, an autonomous UGC centre headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- The rollout is supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Ministry of Higher Education, CSIR, DST and UGC.
- The Royal Society of Chemistry is headed by CEO Dr. Helen Pain.
Exam lens
Question type: Science and technology scheme-based MCQ, ONOS, 6,500 institutions, 18 million beneficiaries, INFLIBNET Centre; TNPSC may ask which global scientific body joined ONOS in May 2026.