Prince Karim Aga Khan meets President

Prince Karim Aga Khan today called on President Pranab Mukherjee who appreciated the valuable public service being done by the Aga Khan Development Network.
Congratulating Prince Aga Khan, who has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan, Mukherjee said the award reflects the admiration and respect India has for him and for the valuable public service being done by the Network (AKDN).
The President said India appreciates the valuable contribution of AKDN in restoration and heritage conservation.
"India has been inspired by the intelligent manner in which restoration and heritage conservation has been married with the goal of reviving traditional crafts, employment creation, education, improving health and urban renewal in the Humayun's Tomb project. India intends to study the model carefully and see how it can be applied to other programmes," Mukherjee was quoted as saying in a statement, issued by President's Press Secretary, Venu Rajamony.

"Responding to the President, Prince Karim Aga Khan said he was deeply honoured by the recognition accorded to him through the Padma Vibhushan Award," it said.
He said the AKDN will continue to work in India and establish best practices in heritage conservation.