Synopsis This book has attempted to give an overview of various facets of planning and management of a national information system. In this study we have evaluated the system of information in different ways depending on technical capabilities, operational performance, and utilization of the system. The importance of the national information system as a powerful national pace is now being recognized by the government, industry and education. It is the means of achieving national objectives through effective utilization of information in technological innovation, decision-making, research and education. In the opinion of some information scientists, this book will be an invaluable resource for all students and research scholars of information and library science.