Databases and Information systems are essential to provide decision support for livestock development in the country as the existing livestock information system is of poor quality. The ninth plan sub committee report has therefore envisaged building up reliable databases and network based information for all activities of the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Sector, at district, state and national level, using NICNET facilities, to strengthen " Animal Production and Health Information Systems Network ( APHNET)". In view of the importance to reach technology to the small holders through Information Technology, APHNET nodes are also suggested to be established at about 42374 Veterinary Institutions in the country, comprising about 5990 veterinary polyclinics, 16020 hospitals and dispensaries, and 20364 veterinary aid centres, to strengthen Animal Disease Surveillance & Advisories System in the country. The IT plan suggests an outlay of about Rs.262.37 crores as non-recurring cost and Rs.38.89 crores as recurring cost.