Maintenance of Smrithi Vanam remains uncertain as financial, administrative issues persist
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maintenance of Smrithi Vanam remains uncertain as financial, administrative issues persist

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The future of Dr BR Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, a major monument and memorial park in the heart of Vijayawada, remains in limbo as financial and administrative issues hinder its maintenance and development. An ad-hoc committee formed under the previous YSRC government, headed by the NTR District Collector and comprising officials from the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, and Social Welfare Department, is reportedly unable to keep up with daily operational demands or address pending construction work. The previous YSRC government allocated Rs 404 crore to the project, which includes a theatre, convention hall, garden, food court, commercial complex, and children’s area to attract visitors to boost local tourism. However, despite the initial financial commitment, the State government has not allocated any funds for the memorial park’s ongoing operation and maintenance, which costs an estimated Rs 35 lakh monthly.

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Swarajya Maidan readying for Ambedkar statue unveiling
11 months, 1 week ago

Swarajya Maidan readying for Ambedkar statue unveiling

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said final touch-ups are in full swing for inauguration of the 125-foot-tall B.R. Ambedkar statue at the Swarajya Maidan in Vijayawada on January 19. Municipal commissioners Swapnil, Dinesh Kumar, Bhargav Tej, and chiefs of various urban development authorities are working for successful unveiling of Dr. Ambedkar's statue and inauguration of the Smrithi …

Historic 125-foot Ambedkar statue rises in Vijayawada
1 year, 2 months ago

Historic 125-foot Ambedkar statue rises in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijaywada: Dr BR Ambedkar statue committee chairman and minister for social welfare Dr Merugu Nargarjuna, deputy chief minister Kottu Satyanarayana, Andhra Pradesh Christian JAC chairman Dr Elamanchili Praveen visited the premises and supervised the ongoing construction work of 125 foot Dr Ambedkar statue and Smriti Vanam on Friday in Vijayawada. On the occasion, Nagarjuna said that the construction of a …

CM YS Jagan to unveil 125 feet tall Ambedkar statue in November
1 year, 4 months ago

CM YS Jagan to unveil 125 feet tall Ambedkar statue in November

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Minister for municipal administration Adimulapu Suresh said the 125-feet statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar on the premises of Smriti Vanam at Swaraj Mydan here would be unveiled by Chief Minister Y.S. Suresh said the CM would dedicate the statue to the nation on Constitution Day, November 26. Beneath the statue, four AC halls would be erected, of which one …

Top AP officials inspect progress of Ambedkar's 125-feet statue
1 year, 4 months ago

Top AP officials inspect progress of Ambedkar's 125-feet statue

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Special chief secretary Y. Srilakshmi on Thursday inspected the progress of works going on at the Ambedkar Smriti Vanam, including the 125-feet statue of the Father of Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. She was accompanied by AP Greening and Beautification Corporation managing director B. Rajasekhar and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation commissioner Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar. The special CS said that once completed, …

Ministerial panel reviews Ambedkar Smritivanam status
1 year, 9 months ago

Ministerial panel reviews Ambedkar Smritivanam status

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Ambedkar Statue Construction Ministerial Committee met here on Friday to take stock of the ongoing works at the Ambedkar Smritivanam, including construction of the 125 feet tall statue of Dr. B.R. Ministers on the committee Merugu Nagarjuna, Kottu Satyanarayana, Botsa Satyanarayana and Adimulapu Suresh instructed officials to speed up works on the 125-feet-tall Ambedkar Statue being erected within the …

Ambedkar bronze statue, Smriti Vanam to be unveiled in AP on April 13
1 year, 11 months ago

Ambedkar bronze statue, Smriti Vanam to be unveiled in AP on April 13

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. "Expedite the works to ensure the Ambedkar statue inauguration is done on April 14," the Chief Minister has told the officials at a review meeting he held at the CM’s Camp Office on Friday. The officials informed the Chief Minister that the statue, to be made with 352 metric tonnes of steel and 112 metric tonnes …

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