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Aga Khan V, Gujarat CM Discuss Sustainable Development
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
They talked about ways to improve life for people in Gujarat.
Water conservation and collecting rainwater were important topics.
They also discussed farming and developing millet-based businesses.
Solar energy and rooftop solar systems were another focus.
The leaders talked about cooperatives helping villages provide more services.
Women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship were also discussed.
Both sides said they wanted to work together on sustainable and inclusive development.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to discuss holistic and sustainable development.
Patel outlined Gujarat’s work on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and rejuvenating water bodies.
The meeting covered millet production, solar energy, rooftop solar systems and solar-powered pumps.
Officials discussed strengthening cooperatives, rural economies, women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.
Aga Khan V expressed interest in expanding grassroots collaboration between the state government and the Aga Khan Development Network.
- Who
- Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, with officials from the state government and the Aga Khan Development Network involved.
- What
- They discussed cooperation on Gujarat’s holistic, sustainable and inclusive development, including water conservation, agriculture, solar energy, cooperatives and empowerment initiatives.
- Where
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
- When
- Saturday, September 12; the report does not specify the year.
- Why
- To explore stronger cooperation between the Gujarat government, the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network to improve living conditions and create opportunities in the state.
Key facts
- AKDN focus
- The Aga Khan Development Network works through non-denominational agencies to improve living conditions and opportunities for poor communities in developing countries.
- Installed solar capacity
- Gujarat’s installed solar capacity was reported at 34,880 MW.
- Rooftop solar target
- Gujarat aims to install 10 lakh rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
- Rooftop systems installed
- More than 8.39 lakh rooftop solar systems had been installed.
- Cooperative societies
- More than 87,000 cooperative societies were operational in Gujarat.
- First official India visit
- The meeting was Prince Rahim Aga Khan V’s first official visit to India since becoming Imam in February 2025.
- Other meeting
- Aga Khan V also met Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 10.
Quotes
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network and Imam of the Ismaili Muslims
“I would like to express my appreciation for the joint cooperation and collaboration between the Government of Gujarat, the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network. I look forward to continuing this partnership and exploring opportunities to contribute to improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for people in Gujarat”
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