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The history of computing in India is inextricably intertwined with two interacting forces: the political climate (determined by the political party in power) and the government policies mainly driven by the technocrats and bureaucrats who acted within the boundaries drawn by the political party in power. There were four break points (which occurred in 1970, 1978, 1991 and 1998) that changed the direction of the development of computers and their applications. This article explains why these breaks occurred and how they affected the history of computing in India. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Describes the quality and status of computer science research in India as of June 1997. Absence of quality work; Sufficiency of funding for sponsored institutions; Isolation of general research work; Support from academic institutions and industry-sponsored laboratories. INSETS: Funding for computer science research.;Communications facilities for research..