Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invites Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Global Summit

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla welcomed Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Hyderabad on Monday, marking his first official visit to India and Telangana since taking on his duties. The Governor called for increased collaboration between Telangana and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in areas like education, healthcare, urban development, and community welfare.

Shukla paid tribute to the late Aga Khan IV, highlighting his Padma Vibhushan award in 2015 and his esteemed position in India. He also recalled Hyderabad's long-standing partnership with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the recent inauguration of the restored Qutb Shahi complex by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in July 2024. The Governor praised the Aga Khan Academy for its role in educating young minds and future leaders.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V emphasized the AKDN's work in Telangana, particularly in urban renewal, community healthcare, women-led development, and employment generation. Shukla expressed optimism that the existing relationship between Telangana and the AKDN would continue to grow, fostering inclusive, sustainable, and people-centric development.

As a sign of Telangana's cultural heritage, the Governor gifted Prince Rahim Aga Khan V a Cheriyal Nakashi painting and a Karimnagar silver filigree veena featuring the Hansa (swan) motif.