Past Events

Two-Day Workshop on ‘Responsible Regulation: Regulatory Impact Assessments and Public Consultations’ | May 08-09, 2026

In May 2026, CMRG organised a two-day workshop on Responsible Regulation: Regulatory Impact Assessments and Public Consultations. This workshop focused on building capacity within the regulatory ecosystem to design and implement effective, evidence-based and responsible regulations. It covered key aspects of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs), including cost-benefit and multi-criteria analysis, as well as the role of structured and inclusive public consultations in strengthening regulatory decision-making. This certificate course was held at Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru.

The course was anchored by distinguished faculty comprising of:

  • Prof. M. S. Sahoo (former Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India [IBBI]) on The Indian Regulatory Landscape: Current Challenges in Rulemaking and the Need for Structured Regulatory Processes and Institutionalising RIAs and Public Consultation: Lessons from Policy Practice
  • Dr. Sachin Warghade (Chairperson, Centre for Regulatory Policy and Governance, Tata Institute of Social Sciences [TISS], Mumbai) on Understanding Regulatory Impact Assessments: Purpose, Principles, and the Role of Impact Analysis in Regulatory Decision-Making
  • Ms. Ashwini Chitnis (Program Head - Clean Energy Supply, WRI India) for the panel discussion on RIAs in India - Opportunities and Challenges
  • Dr. Amol Kulkarni (Director, Research at CUTS International) on Tools and Techniques for RIAs: Cost-Benefit Analysis, Multi-Criteria Analysis, and Cost-Effectiveness Approaches
  • Ms. Antaraa Vasudev (Founder, CIVIS) on Public Consultations in Regulatory Decision-Making – Need, Frequency, and Process

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Two-Day Certificate Course on Enforcement Process for Regulators, Regulated Entities, and Regulatory Practitioners | March 10-11, 2025

In March 2025, CMRG organised a two-day certificate course on Enforcement Process for Regulators, Regulated Entities, and Regulatory Practitioners. A domain-agnostic course, it provided a structured approach to regulatory enforcement, covering procedural aspects, compliance mechanisms, and best practices for both regulators and regulated entities. This in-person course was tailored for officers of regulatory bodies, and regulatory professionals aiming to strengthen their procedural enforcement skills. This certificate course was held at Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru.

The course was anchored by distinguished faculty comprising of:

  • Mr. P K Nagpal (former Executive Director, SEBI) on Supervision & Oversight
  • Mr. J. Ranganayakulu (former Executive Director – Legal, SEBI) on Enforcement & Adjudication
  • Prof. M. S. Sahoo (former Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India [IBBI]) on Orders & Appeals
  • Prof. T. S. Somashekar Professor of Economics, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru) on Overview of Regulatory Architecture

    A medium shot in natural light of a group of eighteen multi-generational professionals, fifteen men and three women, with various skin tones, posing together in the brightly lit modern atrium of Vidyashilp University with natural white tiled flooring and a white pebbled border on the floor in front of a curved steel staircase and background. All attendees look directly at the camera with broad smiles and serious expressions as they stand with hands clasped, at their side or in their pockets, in front of a banner that is about the the Certificate Course on Enforcement Process for Regulators, Regulated Entities, and Regulatory Practitioners held on May 10-11, 2025.