This composite panel is the consequent of the merger of Manpower Development Panel and Aerospace Information Panel. Over a period, advances in aeronautical development have resulted in challenging programmes like Light Combat Aircraft, Advance Light Helicopter (ALH), Guided Missiles, Aero Engines, Unmanned Vehicle, Transport aircraft, Deccelerator System and Space programmes. This created a sudden spurt in the requirement of manpower to meet the immediate demands and plan for future activities. Besides these, there is also a requirement of aeronautical manpower for the ongoing production, overhaul/ maintenance of military & civil aircraft, engine & systems Panel formulates strategies and plans with a view to give boost to the development of aeronautical manpower and attract talent to aeronautical engineering. Panel also focuses on effective dissemination of information keeping track of fast changing developments in this high tech area of information technology. Panel aims at a modern, well-organized information system that can guarantee instant access to all the significant information to Aerospace Scientists.