Davos, Jan. 20 -- The International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Wednesday highlighted India's success in providing cheap solar power to millions of homes and farmers. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, it was explained how programmes like the "Surya Ghar" rooftop scheme and "PM KUSUM" for solar water pumps can be used by other countries to help their citizens get electricity and grow food more easily.

Regarding the scale of these Indian initiatives, Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance, said, "The International Solar Alliance is an association of 125 countries based out of India, and we have come to Davos to talk about three things. First, India's experience with decentralised solar energy through rooftops, throug...