6. Implementation

The framework of energy planning for a region, discussed so far, can become operational only after overcoming a large number of barriers and constraints, which usually come in the way of integration of energy supply programmes with the energy needs at the local level. These constraints include, among others, lack of mechanism at the local level to carry out assessment with the involvement of the potential beneficiaries, energy planning mechanism, project formulation and implementation. Proper coordination between the energy sector and the overall planning and development machinery is needed in a region for successful implementation of the energy plan. These and related issues are discussed in the following section.