With reference to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), consider the following statements: 1. The AKDN is an organization primarily involved in social development and heritage preservation. 2. The visit to India by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V took place in September 2025. 3. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 40th Imam of Ismaili Muslims. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ismaili Imam Prince Rahim Meets Modi, Discusses Rural Development Partnership

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 11 September 2026

Public-private-philanthropic partnerships in rural development: a GS2 and GS3 case study.

Why in news

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of Ismaili Muslims, visited India to discuss a partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for rural development and agriculture.

Background

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V visited India on September 9, 2026, following an invitation from Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan. He met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss social development and heritage preservation.

Facts for Prelims

PostPrince Rahim Aga Khan V: The 50th Imam of Ismaili Muslims
BodyAga Khan Development Network (AKDN): An organization involved in social development and heritage preservation
FactPrince Rahim's visit to India began on September 9, 2026

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), consider the following statements:

The AKDN is an organization primarily involved in social development and heritage preservation.
The visit to India by Prince Rahim Aga Khan V took place in September 2025.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 40th Imam of Ismaili Muslims.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The visit took place on September 9, 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect: He is the 50th Imam of Ismaili Muslims.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of public-private-philanthropic partnerships in achieving rural development goals in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Resource mobilization: Leveraging international philanthropic networks for localized agricultural infrastructure
Social capital: Utilizing community-led development models to improve rural livelihoods

Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Rural Development · Philanthropy · Social Development · Heritage Preservation

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