About the Press
Swami Vivekananda University Press (SVUP) is the dedicated open-access publishing arm of Swami Vivekananda University, established to support the university’s academic mission by making high-quality scholarly works widely accessible. Our Press is committed to advancing knowledge, fostering research, and promoting academic excellence — with no publication charges for authors.
Our Mission
Scholarly Excellence - To publish peer-reviewed academic books, monographs, and edited volumes that meet the highest standards of scholarly rigour and contribute meaningfully to academic discourse.
Knowledge Dissemination - To ensure that research and scholarship are widely available by making all SVUP publications freely accessible to readers globally.
Supporting University Goals - To align with Swami Vivekananda University’s educational and research priorities, reinforcing its values and goals through our publication work.
Swami Vivekananda University
Diversity of Thought - To publish works across a variety of disciplines, methods, and intellectual traditions, thus encouraging a rich and inclusive academic environment.
Empowering Emerging Scholars - To provide a platform for early-career researchers, doctoral students, and university faculty to showcase their intellectual contributions.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration - To catalyze cross-disciplinary research by publishing works that intersect different fields and foster innovation.
Ethical Publishing - To uphold integrity in all publishing processes by ensuring rigorous peer review, transparency, and adherence to ethical standards.
Open Access Advocacy - To champion open access publication, removing financial barriers to both authors and readers, thereby democratizing knowledge.
Our Vision
- To be recognized internationally as a leading open-access university press that publishes cutting-edge research and scholarship.
- To deepen the impact of academic work by promoting global accessibility, digital innovation, and knowledge preservation.
- To continually adapt to new publishing technologies and practices to enhance the reach, visibility, and sustainability of academic content.
- To build a diverse, inclusive, and high-quality catalogue of books that reflect a broad spectrum of voices, disciplines, and perspectives.
- To contribute meaningfully to the academic legacy of Swami Vivekananda University, helping scholars to connect, debate, and grow.
Our Objectives
Publish High-quality Scholarly Work - Facilitate the publication of rigorous, well-researched academic content including monographs, textbooks, and edited anthologies.
Support University Scholarship - Provide faculty, students, and researchers from Swami Vivekananda University with a reputable publishing platform.
Promote Open Access - Maintain a zero-cost publishing model, ensuring that authors do not pay fees and readers access content freely.
Encourage Multidisciplinarity - Publish works that cross disciplinary boundaries, fostering collaboration between fields like humanities, sciences, social sciences, and technology.
Uplift Emerging Researchers - Help early-career scholars and doctoral candidates build their academic profile through high-visibility publications.
Ensure Ethical Standards - Implement peer review and editorial policies that guarantee fairness, transparency, and academic integrity.
Leverage Technology - Use digital platforms, e-book formats, and innovative tools to enhance discoverability, usability, and long-term preservation of books.
Foster Global Dialogue - Publish works that engage in global issues, contributing to scholarly conversations beyond geographical boundaries.
Align with University Values - Support Swami Vivekananda University’s core values — excellence, innovation, diversity, responsibility, and community engagement.