Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Governor, Prince Rahim Aga Khan Discuss Climate Action
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in Mumbai.
They talked about protecting nature and helping people earn better livelihoods.
The Aga Khan Development Network is working on climate projects in several Maharashtra locations.
These projects include cooling systems, reducing emissions and making city climate plans.
The network has also helped revive ponds and water bodies in Vasai.
Prince Rahim suggested creating more small forests at universities and schools.
The governor asked the network to explore projects for tribal and rural communities.
Prince Rahim also met other Indian leaders during his first official India visit since becoming Imam.
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V in Mumbai on September 13.
They discussed environmental protection, climate action, livelihood development and potential partnerships in Maharashtra.
The Aga Khan Development Network is conducting climate initiatives in Pune, Mira-Bhayandar, Chandrapur and other locations.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan highlighted pond restoration in Vasai, micro-forests and cooling solutions to support communities.
The visit was Prince Rahim Aga Khan V’s first official visit to India since becoming Imam in February 2025.
- Who
- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, met.
- What
- They discussed environmental protection, climate action, livelihood development and possible collaboration in Maharashtra.
- When
- The meeting took place on September 13; Prince Rahim Aga Khan V became Imam in February 2025.
- Where
- The meeting was held in Mumbai, at Maharashtra Lok Bhavan.
- Why
- The discussions focused on addressing climate impacts, improving community quality of life and developing livelihood opportunities, especially in rural and tribal areas.
- Meeting participants
- Jishnu Dev Varma and Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
- Organization
- Aga Khan Development Network
- Climate locations
- Pune, Mira-Bhayandar, Chandrapur and other places in Maharashtra
- Water restoration
- AKDN has worked to revive ponds and water bodies in Vasai, improving groundwater levels
- Proposed collaboration
- Education, environmental protection, climate action and livelihood generation
- First official India visit
- Prince Rahim Aga Khan V’s first official visit since becoming Imam in February 2025
- Other meeting
- He also met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis