JLIS abstracts

RAJAGOPALAN (TS)

RAJAGOPALAN (TS). Present Status of National Information Infrastructure Development in India 2,1;1977;1-13

Mentions the leading documents dealing with the topic. Indicates environmental features to be taken into consideration in the planning and promotion of science and technology in India . Deals with the basis of science information policy. Describes the structure of National Information System for Science and Technology (NISSAT) at different levels. Discusses the major activities proposed for NISSAT covering information resources development, study of users of information and provision of services. Describes computer based information services; training of personnel, research and publication programmes in the field of documentation and information science; standardization of practices and guidelines for various operations in the information field, with relevance to NISSAT. Describes India 's participation in the field of international cooperation.