All about the tallest bronze statue of Ambedkar in the country!

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The largest Ambedkar's bronze statue has been opened by CM KCR on April 14, 2023. Here the details about the statue.

All about the tallest bronze statue of Ambedkar in the country!

On the occasion of Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary, CM KCR laid the foundation stone for the construction of a huge statue of Ambedkar on April 14, 2016. The state government has sanctioned Rs.146.50 crore for the statue and other arrangements.

The details of the statue are below -

Area of Statue: 11.7 Acres
Main, Ancillary Buildings: 1.35 Acres
Surrounding Greenery: 2.93 Acres
Paved Area : 1.37 Acres Surrounding
Developed Area: 1.23 Acres
Common Parking: 4.82 Acres
Height of statue: 125 feet
Total Cost: Rs. 146.50 crores.
Ambedkar's memorial: 36 acres

Unique Features of the tallest Ambedkar statue

Height of statue: 125 feet
Height of pedestal: 50 feet
Total height: 175 feet
Steel used: 791 tons
Brass used: 96 tons
Workmen employed: 425
Lifts: 2 (capacity of 15 people each)
A library has been set up in the pedestal below the statue

Library in the statue
A library has been set up in the pedestal below the statue. It includes Ambedkar's writings, material related to his history, books and pictures on key occasions. There is an audio visual room inside the building. Ambedkar's life features are presented in it.

Memorial in 36 acres
The state government has allocated 36 acres next to the statue for Ambedkar's memorial. It includes rock garden, landscaping, plantation, water fountains, sandstone work. About 450 cars can be parked.

Published date : 14 Apr 2023 06:28PM