Full Name (abbr.): Maithili Online Encyclopedia
URL: See Wikipedia Gaps for justification.

Objective of the initiative

An online encyclopedia with about 3700 basic articles to improve access to educational content for about 35 million speakers of Maithili.

Possible or Committed Parties to this Initiative

• Volunteers who speak and write Maithili
• Education stakeholders from:
  • India, hence this initiative is listed in India Initiative Book (education)
  • Nepal, hence this initiative is listed in Nepal Initiative Book (education)
• Education aid providers

Milestones

Starts when a suitable number of contributors and donors have been identified, or

Depends upon availability of volunteers and education stakeholders.

Can 3700 articles be available before the end of 2011?

Recommendation

Given their achievements and resources, Wikipedia would be a preferred provider-channel.
Take note of progress on Wikimedia Incubator.