It is BALMs belief that while advocacy leading to policy changes, and research leading to evidence based findings and trends will result in significant changes in times to come; it is imperative that we find speedier means to address the issue of lack of access to care. Towards this, The Banyan and BALM have initiated a replication programme that was immersed in the findings and philosophy of The Banyan journey, which now is validated scientifically to a certain extent through the Impact assessment conducted in 2009. A structured format has been planned that constitutes the following steps a) Strategy formulation b) Contextual Analysis c) Exchange of visits and thoughts d) Creation of a Training & Capacity building plan and Implementation plan d) Monitoring and Evaluation of impact; need for review e) Hand Holding and Phase off.

Government bodies and civil society organizations across India (Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Orissa) have approached BALM and The Banyan for replication.

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