Archive · 28 Jul 2026
310 AP Institutions Under PM-ONOS Scheme
The Indian government has told Parliament that 310 higher education and research institutions in Andhra Pradesh are now part of the PM-ONOS scheme.
This scheme gives students and teachers access to over 13,000 academic journals from 32 different publishers.
These journals cover subjects like science, technology, medicine, arts, and humanities.
Since the scheme started in January 2025, about 3.11 lakh students and 6,974 teachers in Andhra Pradesh have used these journals.
The government is also working to make more people aware of the scheme through webinars and training sessions.
However, 68 eligible institutions are still not part of the scheme, and in the SPSR Nellore district, 11 institutions are included while 4 are waiting to join.
310 higher education and research institutions in Andhra Pradesh are covered under the PM-ONOS scheme.
The scheme provides access to over 13,000 academic journals from 32 publishers.
Nearly 3.11 lakh students and 6,974 faculty members have benefited from the scheme.
68 eligible institutions in Andhra Pradesh are yet to be onboarded.
Awareness of the scheme is being promoted through webinars and training programs.
- Who
- The Central Government of India
- What
- Informed Parliament about the PM-ONOS scheme coverage in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- January 2025
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide access to academic journals for higher education and research institutions
Government Perspective
Potential Critic Perspective
Scheme Coverage
Government Perspective
The government highlights that 310 institutions in Andhra Pradesh have been successfully onboarded, providing access to a vast number of academic journals.
Potential Critic Perspective
Critics might argue that 68 eligible institutions are still not covered, indicating potential gaps in implementation.
Awareness and Utilization
Government Perspective
The government emphasizes efforts to promote awareness through webinars and training programs to improve utilization.
Potential Critic Perspective
Critics might question the effectiveness of these efforts, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
- Number of Institutions Covered
- 310
- Number of Academic Journals
- 13,000+
- Number of Publishers
- 32
- Number of Students Benefited
- 3.11 lakh
- Number of Faculty Members Benefited
- 6,974
- Number of Institutions Yet to be Onboarded
- 68
- Institutions Onboarded in SPSR Nellore District
- 11
- Institutions Awaiting Inclusion in SPSR Nellore District
- 4