NIC organized a DISNIC-PLAN workshop recently on ‘Developing Geo-Spatial Information System for Micro-level Planning in North India” in collaboration with the Department of Geography, Kirorimal College. Shri M. Moni, DDG, NIC addressed the gathering with a focus on building up databases, decision support systems to facilitate sustainability of resources, production system and infrastructure planning, need for accurate data collection and computerization. The existing DISNIC-PLAN proformae were discussed and enhanced for additional information requirements, followed by a discussion on ‘Fusion of Technology’ by Dr. AK Choubey, SrTD and Chairman of the DISNIC-PLAN committee. This workshop was attended by bureaucrats, technocrats, academicians and students, as a step forward in augmenting the knowledge base of the country by developing greater synergy between different sections of people connected with the planning processes.