On 1 March in Mumbai, His Highness said the AKDN will work for the agriculture sector and rural support in Maharashtra and will consider extending support to finish incomplete irrigation projects and create livelihood opportunities for tribals in remote areas. He also said the AKDN was already involved with MIT and Harvard for a programme on Architecture and Design, and expressed keenness to work closely with the University of Mumbai. He offered the AKDN's assistance to the university in designing and developing degree or diploma programmes in heritage conservation.