Publish For India

Indian Research. Global Impact. Local Equity.

Publish for India is an initiative led by Publishing Matters (www.pubstrategy.com), a consultancy specializing in publishing strategy and scholarly communication.

India is producing more research than ever, with growing universities, emerging journals, and millions contributing to global knowledge. Yet, publishing challenges persist—limited editorial support, language barriers, unequal access, and underrepresentation in global indexes.

Publish for India is a national initiative by Publishing Matters to address these gaps head-on. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, equitable, and strategic publishing ecosystem that reflects the full depth of Indian knowledge—and helps it reach the audiences it deserves.

We work with Indian authors, editors, universities, and public institutions to provide affordable, expert-led, and strategic publishing support—designed for Indian realities, but aligned with international standards.

Our Goals

Empower Indian researchers, journals, and institutions—especially underrepresented voices—through strategic editorial and publishing support
Promote multilingual, inclusive, and ethically grounded research dissemination
Bridge the gap between research, policy, and society by supporting and sharing field-based knowledge from communities, NGOs, and local-language scholars through structured, editorially guided platforms.
Build a national network of editors, authors, and knowledge leaders committed to editorial excellence and collaboration

Our Eight Strategic Priorities: Turning Vision into Action

Empower Researchers & Faculty
Offer workshops and training in research methodology, publishing ethics, academic integrity, and responsible AI use.
Build a Global Knowledge Network
Connect editors, authors, and knowledge leaders to foster collaboration and exchange of expertise.
Strengthen India’s Publishing Ecosystem
Support institutions, especially in lower NIRF quartiles, to overcome structural disadvantages and improve research quality.
Support Professional Societies & Journals
Help develop journals and enhance their visibility nationally and internationally.
Raise National Awareness
Highlight India’s publishing challenges and opportunities.
Promote Multilingual Publishing
Make research accessible across India’s diverse languages.
Enhance Institutional & National Capacity
Partner with institutions and initiatives to strengthen publishing skills and infrastructure.
Bridging the Gap Between Research, Policy & Society
Support and share field-based knowledge from communities, NGOs, and local-language scholars.

National Launch of Publish for India

19 September 2025 | Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

Publish for India was officially launched on 19 September 2025 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. This landmark event convened leaders from publishing, academia, policymaking, and civil society to explore strategies, share innovations, and foster collaborations aimed at strengthening India’s research publishing ecosystem and advancing impactful knowledge dissemination.

Event Highlights

• National Launch of “Publish for India” Initiative

• Opening Keynote: Knowledge Infrastructure for a Knowledge Economy

• Panels: India’s Role in Reshaping Knowledge Flows

• Round Table: The Role of Publishers in Building a Viksit Bharat

Knowledge Economy

• Planning Session: Launching Pilot Programs for Capacity-Building

See the Launch Event Agenda here and read the full report: Launch Event Report & Agenda

Publish For India

Indian Research. Global Impact. Local Equity.