The Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity to be built in the memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Sardar Patel), will be the
tallest statue in the world. The Iron Man of India, Sardar Patel, is known for his contribution in reuniting
India after independence. It was a difficult task to pursue the rulers of 550 independent and divided
states to join India; however, it was due to Sardar Patel’s earnes
t efforts that helped in building today’s
India. The statue is a tribute to this great architect of modern and united India. The statue is expected to
be the source of inspiration for the upcoming generations and also remind the great works of Sardar
Patel. Location of the Statue of Unity
The statue will be located at Sadhu Bet , an island situated 3 kilometers away from the Sardar Sarovar
Dam in Gujarat. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is gravity dam built on the river Narmada and is a part of
Narmada Valley Project. The height of the statue is 182 metres which makes it the tallest one in the
world. It is also one of the largest projects of the country. Tourists have to embark in a boat to reach the
statue. The project plan of the Statue of Unity
The Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi had announced this grand project in a press conference in
Ahmedabad’s GLS auditorium on the last day before completion of his 9 years as Gujarat chief minister. The statue is going to be built by Turner Construction of US who is reputed for building many famous
and giant structures such as Burj Dubai, the Yankee Stadium of New York etc. The project cost is
estimated to be Rs. 2500 crore and will be completed in 36 months (approximately three years). Turner
will be monitoring project management activities right from pre-design phase, floating of tender
documents for engineering, procurement and construction. The consultancy fees of Turner itself will be to
the tune of Rs. 61 Crores. According to the plan it will be double the size of ‘Statue of Liberty’ in the US (the height of the Statue
of liberty is 93 meters) and four times higher than the statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ located in Rio De
Janeiro. It has been rising with public corporation through a registered society or trust under the
chairmanship of Chief Minister Modi who invited suggestions of the adept across the world. The project
is owned by Gujarat government’s sponsored trust, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta Trust
(SVPRET). Other matters of attraction at Statue of Unity
Among other things of attraction, this memorial will have a museum on the life of Sardar Patel and also
a research centre . This research centre will promote research on matters such as good governance,
agriculture technology and development for the tribal population which were core matters of importance
Sardar Patel. There will be the facility of lift for the visitors to go to the top of the constitution and able
to enjoy eye catching sight of the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Message of the Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is a symbol of harmony and integrity of the country. This is a way to commemorate
the efforts of Sardar Patel which will foster the message of nationalism and unity among the young
generation. Sardar Patel was able to make unity among people through his great leadership qualities. Likewise the statue will be able to make strong bonding among the people of India and make feeling of
nationalism. It will remind the great history of India and also great patriotic leadership who sacrificed
their lives for their motherland.
