Statue of Social Justice

Statue of Social Justice
The Statue of Social Justice of B. R. Ambedkar
Interactive map of Statue of Social Justice
LocationSwarajya Maidanam, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates16°40′26″N 80°37′53″E / 16.67389°N 80.63139°E / 16.67389; 80.63139
TypeStatue
MaterialSteel, brass, bronze, and concrete
Height
  • Statue: 206 feet (63 m)
  • Including Base: 206 feet (63 m)
Beginning date9 July 2020
Completion date18 January 2024
Opening date19 January 2024
Dedicated toB. R. Ambedkar

The Statue of Social Justice also known as the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam (English: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Memorial), is a 206-ft tall statue located in Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The memorial dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian polymath, statesman, social reformer and the father of the Indian Constitution. The statue is 125 feet (38 m) tall and stands on an 81 feet (25 m) tall base building, making its total height 206 feet (63 m). It is the fourth tallest statue in India.

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