Kolkata :
The India Research Tour 2025,
one of India’s most ambitious research outreach initiatives by Springer Nature
in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, reached
the city of Kolkata. The tour will engage with faculty, researchers, and
students at four of the city’s most distinguished institutions – the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Calcutta, Jadavpur University, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata, and Adamas University.
The tour covering 29 institutions across 15 cities in 7 states from 6 October to 13
November 2025, is focused on advancing Open Access and Open Science,
strengthening research integrity, encouraging e-book adoption, supporting
editorial board member recruitment, and promoting diversity and inclusion in
research.
Dr. Sukanta
Majumdar, Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Govt of India said, “The India Research Tour embodies the spirit of innovation and
growth and aligns with the country’s priorities of advancing research and
discovery. One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) and Anusandhan National Research
Foundation (ANRF) are a historic leap for education and will catalyse research
through various government and partnered initiatives. Our endeavor is to make
research inclusive and globally inspiring. As a country, we have the capacity
and capability to do much more and I urge researchers to pursue their work with
passion and determination.”
Prof. Dhananjay
Singh, Member Secretary, Indian Council for Social Science Research (ICSSR),
said: "The India Research Tour reflects the
Government of India’s commitment to strengthening the national research and
innovation ecosystem through collaboration, capacity building, and equitable
access to knowledge. As a key partner, ICSSR recognizes the importance of
advancing Open Access, promoting research integrity, and fostering
interdisciplinary engagement across institutions. Such initiatives complement
our policy objective of creating a more inclusive and globally connected
research environment that empowers scholars to contribute to India’s social,
economic, and developmental priorities.”
Speaking on the occasion, Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director,
Springer Nature India, said: “Kolkata’s institutions have been at the
forefront of India’s intellectual and scientific journey. Engaging with
researchers here reinforces the spirit of collaboration, integrity, and
inclusivity that drives the India Research Tour. Our goal is to empower
researchers with access, awareness, and ethical practices that can accelerate
India’s contribution to global knowledge. Each city and institution we visit
strengthens our shared vision of a research ecosystem that is open,
responsible, and future-ready.”
The India
Research Tour 2025 was flagged off on 6 October at the Indian Council
for Social Science Research (ICSSR) in New Delhi by the Ministry of Education
and Springer Nature. Having traversed Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the
tour arrived in Kolkata and will cover a
total of 29 institutions across 15 cities and 7 states.
The
pillars of India Research Tour 2025 include:
·
Promoting
Open Access (OA) and advancing
awareness of One Nation, One
Subscription (ONOS).
·
Driving
discussions on Research Integrity
and the role of Artificial Intelligence
in publishing.
·
Highlighting
diversity and inclusion through
initiatives such as Her Research, Our
Future and the Research
Ambassador Program.
·
Supporting
the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) by democratizing knowledge and strengthening
accessibility.
Through interactions, workshops, and
dialogues, the tour is exploring how researchers from these leading
institutions can contribute to India’s development goals, foster innovation,
and advance the country’s position as a global leader in science and scholarship.
The India
Research Tour 2025 continues its journey to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh,
bringing together diverse voices from academia, research institutions, and
policy circles to strengthen India’s knowledge economy and promote a culture of
ethical, inclusive, and impactful research.
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