Proposal seeking ratification of ISA framework agreement endorsed

Kathmandu- The meeting today of the House of Representatives passed a proposal seeking ratification of a framework agreement related to the membership of the International Solar Alliance or ISA.

The proposal was presented before the house by Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet. Members of Parliament Raghuji Pant, Madhav Sapkota, Juli Mahato, Lal Prasad Sawa Limbu, Amar Bahadur Thapa, Devendra Poudel, Prem Suwal, Dhruva Bahadur Pradhan, Rajendra KC, Nagina Yadav took part in the discussion on the proposal.

Responding to queries raised during the discussion, Minister Basnet said that the framework agreement was in the interest of the nation from economic, technological transfer and clean energy point of view. It is also needed to address the gap of power production during dry and rainy season in the country.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an action-oriented, member-driven, collaborative platform for increased deployment of solar energy technologies as a means for bringing energy access, ensuring energy security, and driving energy transition in its member countries, according to ISA website.

The ISA strives to develop and deploy cost-effective and transformational energy solutions powered by the sun to help member countries develop low-carbon growth trajectories, with particular focus on delivering impact in countries categorized as Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

At present, 119 countries are signatories to the ISA Framework Agreement, of which 98 countries have submitted the necessary instruments of ratification to become full members of the ISA.