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Telangana Governor meets Prince Rahim, eyes expanded AKDN partnership
The Telangana Governor has held discussions with Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to explore deepening collaboration with the Aga Khan Development Network. The meeting highlighted AKDN's ongoing contributions across urban renewal, healthcare, and community development in the state.
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The Governor of Telangana received Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in a bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening ties between the state and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The discussions focused on expanding the scope of partnership across multiple developmental sectors.
Prince Rahim outlined the AKDN's current initiatives operating in Telangana, which span urban renewal projects, community-focused healthcare programmes, and women-centred development schemes. He also highlighted the network's efforts in employment generation, underscoring its commitment to creating livelihood opportunities for local populations.
The meeting underscores the state government's interest in leveraging international partnerships to accelerate development outcomes. AKDN, a global network established by the Aga Khan, operates across South Asia and beyond, with a focus on improving living standards in underserved communities.
The discussions are expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation between Telangana and AKDN in coming months, potentially expanding existing programmes and identifying new areas of collaborative development.