♦ The 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly has begun at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 27 October 2025.

♦ 124 countries participated and over 40 Ministers from across the globe attended the session. The event concludes on 30 October 2025. 

♦ The event brings the global community together to deepen cooperation and accelerate solar adoption for a brighter and sustainable future.

♦ India achieved 50 percent of its total installed electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ago, ahead of its target.

♦ India is the 3rd world largest Solar Producer and the world 2nd largest market for renewable energy growth. 

♦ More than 20 lakh households have already been benefiting from solar power on their rooftop under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Yojana. 

♦ The International Solar Alliance is an international organisation with 124 Member and Signatory countries.

♦ It works with governments to improve energy access and security worldwide and promote solar power as a sustainable transition to a carbon-neutral future.

♦ It also promotes the use of solar energy in the agriculture, health, transport, and power generation sectors.