Computerisation

Computerisation was another field in which Rajiv Gandhi’s initiative has to be appreciated. His government took steps to make it easy for largescale computerisation with reduction of import duties on components so that domestic manufacturers could increase production. Laws were liberalised

to allow foreign manufacturers to enter the market so that quality and competitive prices could be ensured. Use of computers in schools and offices was encouraged. As a result of these measures, India was soon to emerge as a major software exporter. Some people have called these steps as initiating the ‘information revolution’ in India.