Information moves through relationships rather than through impersonal systems. To get information in Indian contexts, you need to know someone who has it; the information flows through the relationship connection. Relationship networks function as information infrastructure—family networks carry family information, professional networks carry professional information, community networks carry community information. Being positioned in relevant networks provides information access; being outside networks means being information-poor regardless of formal entitlement.
Build relationships with those who have information you need; cultivate networks relevant to your information requirements. Formal information systems (official channels, published sources, databases) may be less useful than relationship channels—the information through relationships is often more current, more complete, and more actionable. Information exchange also reinforces relationships: sharing valuable information demonstrates trust and builds connection.
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