Conventional training	Satellite based interactive training
Limited Reach	Comparatively less reach
Target group is very focused	Target group is very focused
In cascade mode loss of information takes place	No loss of information
In cascade mode degradation of training quality takes place	No degradation of training quality
In cascade mode long lead time required	Long lead time is avoided
Travel cost is not reduced	Great savings in the travel cost
No programme production is involved	Programme production is very expensive as most of it is live
Interaction is possible	Interaction is inherent
May or may not involve target group actively	Involves large target group actively
Uniformity of training is lacking	Uniformity of training is inherent
No repeatability	Repeatability is possible
Non-askers can also benefit in the same class room, but not in any other classroom	Non askers at all classrooms can also benefit
Comprehension can be determined immediately	Comprehension is determined immediately
Training timings are convenient for target group	Training timings are convenient for target group
Instant feedback is possible	Instant feedback is possible
Attendance level and attention level is known	Attendance level and attention level is known
Concerned participants spend more time in traveling	It reduces travel cost of the participants
Eminent experts cannot reach every place where the training is being conducted	Eminent experts can reach and interact with participants

To sum up, the major advantages of the system are:

	Simultaneous training of large number of geographically dispersed people in the shortest time.
	Multiplier effect by training of trainers.
	Uniformity of the training content.
	Access to the best available learning resources, irrespective of geographical location of the learners.
	Repeatability of training courses/educational packages, easy updating and dissemination.
	Enhanced involvement of the trainers/learners due to interaction capability and therefore, greater learning gains, enables wide participation.
	Capability to share the same network by different user groups. Specific topics for specific locations for specific groups also possible.
	Significant savings in expenditure due to economies in travel, logistics and replication of teaching infrastructure.
	The system can effectively supplement the conventional system of training and in some cases can itself become the major component of the training system.