The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has Inaugurated 125 feet Dr B.R. Ambedkar
Statue & Memorial at Ambedkar Swaraj Maidan, Vijayawada on 19.01.2024. The statue is named as ‘Samajika Nyaya Mahashilpam‘.
To take this event into the public, the state government has already conducted a week-long public inclusive program under the name of Samajika Samatha Sankalpam or Jan Bhagidhari Program all over the state between 09.01.2024 to 18.01.2024.
State government is also conducted Debates, Essay writing and quiz competitions at schools and colleges to promote this program.
Top 10 facts about Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statue is 125 feet tall.
- It is the world’s tallest Ambedkar statue.
- Ambedkar Statue is constructed in Ambedkar Swaraj Maidan in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- The height of the pedestal below the statue is 81 feet.
- The pedestal size is 3,481 square feet.
- The total height of the statue including the pedestal is 206 feet.
- Chambers constructed with the G+2 model on the pedestal.
- Set up a pedestal with Kalachakra Maha Mandala design of Buddhist Vastu sculpture.
- Peetha (Pedestal) which comprises G+2 isosceles is RCC construction and in trapezium shape.
- Pedestal construction was made up of Rajasthan pink sandstone.
Top Facts about Ambedkar Swaraj Maidan, Vijayawada
– Swaraj Maidan in Vijayawada which is already existing has been renewed by the current government at a cost of Rs.404 crores as stated by the officials.
– Swaraj Maidan has Garden area in 18.81 acres
– The government has set up Dr. B.R Ambedkar Experience center depicting the life story and his ideals.
– A colonnade with murals has been set up depicting Ambedkar’s life.
– A convention centre is available in Swaraj Maidan which has a seating capacity to host 2000 people at a time.
– It has a food court in an area of 8,000 sq feet.
– It has a play area for children and a musical water fountain.
– Special ways laid for walking, jogging and cycling in particular timings.
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