Within this 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.