His Highness The Aga Khan's
Visit to India - September 2006

Speeches


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Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan

In our lifetimes, the developing world has looked in various directions for the key to progress. For a while, it was thought to be enough that indigenous peoples simply throw off the yoke of colonialism – which for some was the most important barrier to fulfillment and progress. This viewpoint often evolved into a hope that reasserting cultural identity would unlock the future – and education sometimes became mainly a matter of tapping into ancient wisdom, expressed in distinctive languages. In many places, the promises of a charismatic ruler also captured the public imagination – the mystique of the romantic hero – and public education sometimes slipped into relative insignificance. [Read Full Speech]
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Speech by Chief Minister of Andra Pradesh, Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

On behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, I assure our whole hearted support in creating positive environment for the speedy completion of the Academy and its smooth functioning. You are all aware Hyderabad is not just a centre of technology; it is the aim of our Government to make Hyderabad as a leader in technology for the world and not just a service centre. We require to produce leaders who are not only adept with technology but also with innovativeness in a much broader sense. In this context the philosophy of Government of Andhra Pradhesh for upliftment of under privileged through various Government schemes are in synergy with Aga Khan Foundation philosophy. [Read Full Speach]



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