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Telangana Governor hosts Aga Khan, 50th Imam
The Hindu··15 Sept
Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad. The Prince is the 50th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims. It was his first official India and Telangana visit after taking the role. Shukla sought deeper AKDN work in education, healthcare, urban development and welfare, and presented Cheriyal and Karimnagar gifts.
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What It Means For You
- The Governor asked for expanded AKDN partnership in education, healthcare, urban development and welfare.
- Prince Rahim cited AKDN work in Telangana on urban renewal, community healthcare, women-led development and jobs.
- Hyderabad's Aga Khan Academy was cited as an institution training students in the state.
What's Happening
- Shukla hosted the new AKDN chairman at Lok Bhavan during the first official visit after he assumed responsibilities.
- He recalled Aga Khan IV's Padma Vibhushan in 2015 and paid respects for the late Imam.
- He also recalled the Prince's July 2024 visit for the restored Qutb Shahi complex inauguration.
AKDN's long Hyderabad footprint
- The Aga Khan Trust for Culture has a long association with conservation work in Hyderabad.
- Shukla described the Qutb Shahi restoration as a public-private partnership example.
- Gifts presented included Cheriyal Nakashi art and Karimnagar silver filigree with a Hansa motif.
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