New Delhi: Today, in Vijayawada, the Andhra Pradesh government will reveal the awe-inspiring world’s tallest statue of BR Ambedkar, the visionary behind the Indian Constitution. soaring 206 feet above ground level, the remarkable ‘Statue of Social Justice’ will join the prestigious ranks of the top 50 tallest statues globally, with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ‘Statue of Unity’ reigning supreme. Notably, the neighboring state of Telangana proudly houses the second-tallest Ambedkar statue, standing tall at 175 feet.
“The 206 feet Mahashilpam of Ambedkar erected by our government in Vijayawada is a symbol not only for the state but also for the country,” Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
A significant milestone was achieved last year when the tallest Ambedkar statue outside India was unveiled in Maryland, USA. Aptly named the ‘Statue of Equality,’ this magnificent 19-feet-tall tribute was masterfully crafted by the acclaimed sculptor Ram Sutar, who also lent his artistic genius to the creation of Sardar Patel’s celebrated statue.
Features of the ‘Statue of Justice’
- The world’s tallest Ambedkar statue stands 125-feet tall and stands on an 81-feet pedestal.
- The project to build the statue incurred ₹404.35 crore and it is spread over 18.81 acres of land covered in a lush green park.
- From sourcing raw materials to designing, the statue was built under a complete ‘Made in India’ project. Around 400 tonnes of steel went into making the ‘Satue of Justice’.
- The area surrounding the statue, along with the Swaraj Maidan, where it was built, has been re-developed. Water bodies in the forecourt, three-sided peripheral water body for the pedestal and a musical water fountain were built in the area.
- LED screens have been set up to display Ambedkar’s life, a convention centre of 2,000 seating capacity, a food court of 8,000 sq ft along with children’s playing area were also built at the site.
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