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Telangana Global Summit and Heritage Preservation
Why in news?
Telangana CM invited Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to the Global Summit and discussed collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation on heritage restoration projects.
Key points
- Telangana CM invited Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to the Telangana Global Summit (Dec 7-9).
- Aga Khan Foundation is recognized for restoring the State Legislative Council building and Qutb Shahi Tombs.
- Discussions included rejuvenation of Musi River and developing Osmania General Hospital into a heritage structure.
- Telangana aims to increase its GDP share to 10% and develop 'Future City' as a net-zero urban area.
Background & context
The Aga Khan Foundation is an international agency involved in development and humanitarian efforts, often collaborating with governments on cultural heritage preservation and urban development projects.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Future City in Telangana is envisioned as a fully net-zero city spread over 30,000 acres, with 15,000 acres earmarked for green zones.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Society (Heritage Conservation) GS Paper 2: Governance (Government Initiatives, International Cooperation) GS Paper 4: Ethics (Public-Private Partnerships)