Within the next decade, a global network of advanced gravitational wave
detectors including LIGO-India are expected to detect various gravitational
wave sources. These detectors can yield certain parameters of the gravitational
wave source, but complementary studies in electromagnetic wavelengths are
crucial for a complete astrophysical understanding. In this talk, I will talk
about the proposed electromagnetic counterparts of these sources, and the
extremely challenging problem of detecting them. I will highlight why India
forms a key node in this global effort, and discuss prospects of optical, IR,
radio and X-ray follow-up from India. I will give glimpses of the current
efforts in the country in preparation of LIGO/VIRGO triggers.