The Statue Of Unity, India

THE STATUE OF UNITY

The Statue Of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 ft).

The statue depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ,one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement ,the first deputy priem minister of India,and responsible for the unification of hundreds of princely states to form the modern political boundry of India.

The Constructional Features Of The Statue Of Unity

Coordinates	21.8380*N 73.7191*E
Location	Kevadiya colony, Narmada district, Gujarat, India
Designer	Ram V.Sutar
Type	Statue
Material	Steel farming, reinforced concrete, bronze cladding
Height	Statue: 182 metres (597 ft) Including base: 240 metres(790 ft)
Beginning date	31 october 2013
Completion date	October 2018
Opening date	31 october 2018
Dedicated to	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Narendra Modi first announced the project the statue of unity on 7 october 2010 at a press conference to mark the begining of his 10^th year as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. A special purpose vehicle named the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta Trust (SVPRET) was constituted by the government of Gujarat for executing the project.It was inaugrated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 october 2018,the 143 anniversary of Vallabhbhai

Patel.

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1). The world record

The Statue Of Unity is the highest statue in the world and is 182 metres in height.

Followed by

1	The Statue Of Unity	India	182 metres
2	Spring Temple Buddha	China	153 metres
3	Laykun Setkyar	Myanmar	116 metres
4	Vishiku Daibutsu	Japan	110 metres
5	Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya	China	108 metres
6	Emperors Yan and Huang	China	106 metres

2). Name of the statue “The Statue Of Unity”

As Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ,well known for the unification of hundreds of princely state and formed the modern political boundry of India.

3). Unity of about 5,00,000 farmer gave their metal farming instrument for the construction of the statue and gather about 5,00,000 tones of bronze and iron.

4). Suraj Prathna Patra

It happened for the first time in which public adviced for the betterment of parliament. It is surprising to know that 2 crore of public signatured in Suraj Prarthna Patra

5). Run For Unity

A marathon entitled Run For Unity was held on 15 december 2013 in Surat and lots of public participated in that marathon.

6). The height of the statue

The height of the statue is constructed 182 metres because there are 182 seats in Gujarat Vidhan Sabha.

7). Observation Desk View Point

The observation desk view point is about 500 ft above the water level there, it is made near the chest of the statue . The visitors reach there by the help of lift having capacity of about 200 people. The visitors can enjoy the view of narmada river and the beauty of nature from the observation desk view point.

8). Investment

In 2013 Indian Government made a budget of about 3001 crores, which was accepted by LARSEN & TOURBO company in 2989 crores.

LARSEN & TOURBO Company constructed the statue with the help of Tournal Company which is famous for its high statue construction work namely Burj Khalifa statue.

9). Desgine

The desgine is given by the most respected person honoured by Padmabhushan namely Ram Veer Sutar. The statue is made by the full dedication of about 4500 worker.

10). The structure

The base of the statue is 3 floor monuments in which Memorial Garden, Museum, the object related to the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is kept. The statue is established in about 20,000 sq.metre and is circled by a 12 km long pond in wich the visitors are given with boat facility and they can reach to the statue in 5 minutes.

A Shresth Bharat Bhawan is provided in this project, where all the 3star facility is provided.

Public plaza – for the facility of tourist is provided.

Research centre, Institute, Amuzementpark, Conviction centre, all the importent facility are provided.

Totly the statue of unity is desgined in a way that the tourists can come all the year and increase the Indian economical income.

11). Bearing capacity

The statue of unity is desgined in a way that, it can bear about 60 m/sec air , Earthquake and Vibration. 

The Statue Of Unity