The Dialogue, in collaboration with DeepStrat, is conducting a series of studies on the proposed National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy 2020. The objective of this white paper is to analyse these provisions in light of their impact on India’s research ecosystem & propose evidence-based recommendations in consonance with the international standards to ensure seamless fulfilment of the core objectives of STIP, 2020. This paper analyses the nuances of STIP 2020 with a sharp focus on the Open Access and Singular Subscription provisions. The paper proposes evidence-based recommendations in consonance with the international standards to ensure a seamless fulfilment of the core objectives of STIP 2020. This study focuses on Para 1.4. Open Access and Para 1.5. One Nation One Subscription under the STIP Policy 2020.
Authored by: Shruti Shreya & Saksham Malik