Managing a Development Information System-Strategies and Methodologies

This paper briefly introduces the concept of Development Information System and the system as it has evolved during the last forty years and as it is managed presently in India. The strategies and methodologies followed are briefly reviewed. The paper points to the major limitations of the system which remain in the light of the emerging information requirements. The problems and challenges are then briefly discussed. The paper, at the end, includes some reflections on future strategy and methodologies based on the review and concludes with certain issues related to DIS.