Statue of Unity,India

Statue of Unity - Gujarat,India

The 182-metre tall 'Statue of Unity', dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on the birth anniversary of India's first home minister.The towering monument, Erected at Sadhu Bet, 3.32 km from the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river at Kevadia,Gujarat. Its a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India'.Its nearly Rs 3,000-crore project, built on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis by engineering giant L&T under the supervision of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).

 The memorial is dedicated to Patel, credited with integrating 562 princely states with the Union of India.The  'Statue of Unity' is now the world's tallest statue, according to the project's website.
The 'Statue of Unity' will provide visitors a meaningful experience that both educates and entertains, by focusing on Patel's personage, life, and accomplishments.

World tallest Statues

Statue of Unity
India
182 Metre

Spring Temple Buddha
China
153 Metre

Ushiku Daibutsu
Japan
120 Metre

Statue of Liberty
USA
93 Metre

The Motherland Calls
Russia
85 Metre

Christ The Redeemer
Brazil
38 Metre