Prince Karim Aga Khan, who is currently on a visit to India, on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During their interaction, Prime Minister Modi praised the work of the Aga Khan Foundation in the areas of rural development and sanitation and said that he had the opportunity to witness first-hand when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Prime Minister also called upon the Aga Khan Foundation to play a key role in the 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Ganga Rejuvenation' initiatives.
He also sought the Foundation's participation in building toilets for girl children.
Meanwhile, Prince Karim Aga Khan, who will be awarded the Padma Vibhushan on April 8, said that he is honoured to receive the decoration. He further said that the Aga Khan Foundation was already undertaking the task of construction of one lakh toilets, beginning with the state of Gujarat.
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