The National Informatics Centre has been entrusted with the responsibility of providing network access to the Afro-Asian Rural Reconstruction Organization (AARRO). AARRO is an international, intergovernmental organization comprising of the governments of Africa and Asia. AARRO has also approached NIC for development of a Multimedia Information System and a Management Information System which could act as an "Information Clearing House", available on INTERNET for all the member countries of AARRO. NIC has successfully coordinated the provision of NICNET connectivity to AARRO and is in the process of developing the multimedia information system with the theme of "Development of Rural Women". The development of Management Information System is on the cards.