India will host the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly from 27 to 30 October at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Delegates from 124 countries and over 40 ministers will meet to review progress and plan ways to enhace solar energy use. Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said that India has reached 50 percent of its total power capacity from non-fossil sources. He added that India is the world’s third-largest solar producer and the second-largest renewable energy market.  More than 20 lakh households are benefiting under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Yojana. International Solar Alliance Director General Ashish Khanna said the organisation will promote solar applications across agriculture, health, transport and power sectors.