For the first time, computerized Gradation Lists of Assistant Surgeons have been generated in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The final Gradation List for 5339 Assistant Surgeons as on April'98 has been generated by the NIC MP State Unit within the stipulated time frame of the State Government. A Database of doctors created earlier for the Health Personnel Information System (HPIS) has been used for the generation of the aforementioned Gradation Lists. Further enhancements in HPIS are presently under consideration to monitor the progress of Departmental Enquiries and Lokayukta & Economic offence Wing cases, besides the processing of applications for issuing NOC for Passports etc.