New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday asserted that solar energy is not merely about power generation but also about empowerment and inclusive development, as per a release by the President's Secretariat.

She inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly (ISA) in New Delhi.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the ISA stands as a symbol of humanity's shared aspiration to harness solar energy for inclusion, dignity, and collective prosperity.

The President said that climate change is affecting the entire world. Urgent, concrete steps need to be taken to address this threat. India is committed to combating climate change and is taking determined steps t...