2. Collabration is the path to Success

3. Success is difficult to achieve without Understanding

4. Good Understanding can lead us to a Good Start

5. Good Start is not as important as a Good End

6. Sound Legal and Regulatory Framework is the Key

7. Legal and Regulatory Framework Presented by: - 1. Md. M. Haque Bhuyan 2.Nima Tshering 3. K.R. Samarasingha 4. Keshab Poudel 5. P.C. Pankaj 6. V.K Agrawal

8. Overview of the Current Status (National)

9. Overview of the Current Status (Regional)

10. Action at Government Level Political Commitment Independent Regulator Marketing and Technical Rules Harmonization of Laws and Policies Transformation of Utilities into Companies

11. Action at Utilities/Companies Level Legal Instruments/ MoUs between Utilities (National )  Co-operation  Economy  Efficiency  Reliability  Financial  Technical

12. Action at Utilities/Companies Level (contd…) Compliance with Regulation related to  Environment  Social Issues  Safety Dispute Resolution MOUs to move towards Regional Trade/ Co-operation(Regional)

13. Action at Public Level Formation of Local Bodies/Association to increase awareness Assist Utilities in their functions Harness Media to promote Concept of Regional Trading

14. Action at Regulator Level Assist Establishment of Regulators in other Member Countries Publish Papers/ Documents to enhance awareness Forming Associations/Forums at different levels

15. Action at Individual Level Vision Projection Influencing Higher and Lower Hierarchy Dove-tailing Regional Plans into Strategic Plans Highlighting the ‘Action Plan on South Asia Regional Energy Policy Development’ at all possible forums