For effective district planning, the first requirement would appear to be as detailed, comprehensive and easily retrievable data as necessary. Not too little; even more important: not too much. This would be the context in which the computer-based DISNIC system would prove its true worth. We must ensure the proper synchronization of computer hardware so that no difficulties arise later on this score.
--- late Shri Rajiv Gandhi, as the Prime Minister of India, in his inaugural speech in the workshop of District Magistrates/District Collectors on "Responsive Administration" organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Government of India, at Jaipur on April 30, 1988.
Automation is the only way out of the present lag.
--- The Finance Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on the report of the Narasimhan Committee on the financial system of the Country which recommended sweeping changes in the banking structure.
Information should reach the public since it is one of their fundamental rights.
--- Union Deputy Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Girija Vyas, inaugurating the first GISTNIC public terminal of NIC in Rajasthan.
Thanks to computers, justice may no longer be denied due to delay.
--- Additional Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr HL Chandramouli, in November 1991, on the introduction of computers in the Supreme Court.
Information is integral to all living organisms. How we use that information determines how we live and function, and how our societies evolve. Information is essential to the operation and survival of national governments.
--- Jacob, M.E.L., Rings, SL in 'National and International Information Policies'.