During the 2-day seminar in New Delhi (9-10 November 2006) the TeleSupport initiative was endorsed by policymakers, research organisations and several key NGOs.  Participants appreciated the participatory approach, innovative institutional linkages, clear videos and Good Practices. Also the well-functioning web tools and sustainability of the platform, for at least 10 years, was valued.

Participants recommended additional linkages and upscaling to other areas in order to address pressing problems of small farmers and women groups.

The Initiative started with EU-funding in 2006 in 2 States (Kerala and W.Bengal). It focuses on making information available to address problems of marginal farmers and women groups. Linkages were formed with universities and research institutes and solutions jointly elaborated and checked. The information was repackaged into manuals and videos in English and local languages, and discussed with the local groups. As a result 95 good practices have been described, 80 experts registered and 6 videos made.
The Slideshow (please download) illustrates the various elements with pictures.