International Solar Alliance can make large benefit to society across world, Finance Minister says

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said that the International Solar Alliance can make a large benefit to society across the world. Highlighting the importance of the International Solar Alliance, Ms. Sitharaman said that after the existence of the global grid system, people will get 24/7 electricity which will make life easier. She added that the International Solar Alliance can link the world with grid systems across the countries and touch every part of the world. The Finance Minister was addressing the Global Economic Policy Forum 2023 organised by CII in New Delhi.

In her address, Ms. Sitharaman said that the development and contribution toward any sector across the world has to be inclusive. Highlighting the several initiatives being done across the world to save the environment, She added that there are little but significant innovations happening in the world and more steps need to be taken in this direction.

The Finance Minister said the world is also moving towards the Global Bio-Fuel alliance. She added that bio-fuel can become an effective fuel, especially for aircraft. The Minister also said that the world should be focused on the Think-Engine, not the growth engine. She added that the Think engine also reflects the concerns and achievements of the emerging markets of the economies.