Top 7 Facts About the Statue of Unity.

World's Tallest Statue The Statue of Unity stands at 182 meters (597 feet), making it the tallest statue in the world.

Dedicated to Sardar Patel The statue honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a key role in uniting over 560 princely states of India.

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Inauguration The Statue of Unity was inaugurated on October 31, 2018, commemorating Patel’s 143rd birth anniversary.

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Designed by Ram V. Sutar The statue was designed by renowned Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, known for his large-scale sculptures.

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Observation Deck At 153 meters, the statue has an observation deck offering panoramic views of the Narmada River and Sardar Sarovar Dam.

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Engineering Marvel Built in just 46 months by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the statue cost around ₹3,000 crore (approx. $400 million).

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The Statue of Unity attracts more than 2.5 million visitors annually, boosting tourism and the local economy.

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