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A landmark Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) project in New Delhi, India, the Urban Renewal Initiative is making enormous strides in revitalizing and unifying the three historical sites of Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin Basti and Sunder Nursery into one unique heritage precinct. Powered by a non-profit public-private partnership between various agencies, the project is the first of its kind to combine conservation with environmental and socio-economic development while working with local communities and stakeholders. This initiative brings together world-class professional capabilities in all relevant areas and combines a visionary approach with local contexts and complexities. It is establishing an archetype for participatory conservation-led development of historic cities More... |
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A film highlighting project activities carried out during 2010-11
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Jashn-e-Khusrau: A Collection includes music discs exemplifying the vast repertoire of khānaqāhī qawwālī; essays articulating the history, tradition, and literature of khānaqāhī qawwālī as attributed to Amir Khusrau. The second section compiles Amir Khusrau’s poetry, as sung by the qawwāls, with transliterations and translations...
Jashn-e-Khusrau: A Collection is published by ROLI BOOKS...
Jashn-e-Khusrau: Press Release...
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Setting up and Inauguration of 'Education Kiosks' in Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti called “Hole in the Wall Project” on 19th Nov 2011 in association with NIIT...
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In association with the Ministry of Culture, AKTC organized 'Apni Basti Mela' - a series of events celebrating the culture and history of Hazrat Nizamuddin Basti - A Living Heritage....
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2009 Nizamuddin Renewal Intiative Project