The project to revive Nizamuddin Basti achieved 15 out of 17 sustainable development goals. In addition to restoring over 20 historical monuments, the basti was sustainably developed, providing a better life to the local communities. Ratish Nanda, the CEO of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) said, "through this project, we wanted to develop a historic city centre model where conservation and development including education, sanitation, employment, and urban development go hand in hand. We look at heritage as an asset, not as a burden." In 2008, AKTC formed a women’s self-help group named ‘Insha-e-Noor’ to train and create employment opportunities for the women of the Basti. To date, over six hundred women have attained economic and social independence by choosing to be part of this initiative.