Kolkata, 31st October 2025: 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.”
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