Information in Indian contexts flows to those who are trusted and is withheld from those who are not. Trust—built through relationship, demonstrated reliability, and proven discretion—is the primary gateway to information access. To receive information, you must first be trusted with it. Trust is earned through track record: keeping confidences, protecting shared information, and proving over time that you handle information appropriately.
New relationships do not immediately receive full information; access grows as trust develops. The person who has violated confidences will find information doors closed. Institutional position alone does not guarantee access if trust is lacking—the formally senior person who is not trusted may be told minimum requirements while the trusted junior learns things position would not entitle them to. Building trust for information access requires patience; those seeking information quickly must invest in trust relationships that take time to develop.
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