Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of independent India. The Statue of Unity is a 182 meter tall statue of Sardar Patel, located on an island named Sadhu Bet in the Narmada River near Vadodara, Gujarat. It was built to honor Sardar Patel and his contributions to India. The statue cost 3050 crores to build and took over 33 months to complete using steel framing and reinforced concrete with a bronze cladding. It has become a major tourist attraction in Gujarat, generating revenue and employment opportunities for the region.

1. STATUE OF UNITY
Dhameliya Krupali R.
(157600585006)

2. INTRODUCTION

3. BIOGRAPHY
Birth October 31, 1875
Birth Place Nadiad town, Gujarat
Early Life spent in Karamsad, Petlad and Nadiad.
Parents Father: Jhaverbhai, a farmer, and mother: Laad Bai,
a simple lady
Wife Jhaverba, who passed away at a very early age
Children Daughter: Maniben (Born in 1903)
Son: Dahyabhai (Born in 1905)
Death December 15, 1950

4. MODI’S DREAM PROJECT / ORIGIN
• Press conference on 7 October 2010
• 10th year as chief minister
• “Gujarat’s tribute to the nation”
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta Trust
(SVPRET)
• 33 months

5. PROFILE OF STATUE OF UNITY
Dedicated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Height of base 58 meter
inaugurated 31st October 2018 143rd birth anniversary
Statue of Unity height 182 meter (597 ft.)
Total height 240 meters
Statue of Unity Cost 3050 crores
Time for completion 33 months
Material Steel framing, Reinforced concrete, bronze
cladding
Website www.statueofunity.in

6. FORMATION OF STATUE OF UNITY
• Location:-
• Design & architect:-
• Who made it? :-
• How it was made:-
• Funding:-

7. CONSTRUCTION
• Construction Technology
• Research Centre
• A Monumental View
• Shrestha Bharat Bhavan
• Museum & Audio Visual Gallery
• A Laser, Light and Sound show
• Hospitality & Entertainment
• Ferry Services

8. STATUE OF UNITY – AS A REVENUE
GENERATOR
• Tourist attraction
• Foreign money
• Employment opportunities

9. CRITICISM
• Money could have been used in other important
areas.
• The massive amount of mining has also increased
the chances of floods and other natural
calamities.
• The relocation of the Tadvi tribal people living.
• Compensation and employment in return.

10. WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO VISIT AT THE
STATUE OF UNITY VENUE?
• The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue
• Viewing gallery
• Valley of flowers
• Wall of unity
• Selfie point
• Laser Light & Sound Show
• Museum and audio-visual gallery
• Bridge
• Other attractions includes

11. STATUE OF UNITY TICKET BOOKING
• Opening days
• Opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm
• SOU online ticket booking

12. STATUE OF UNITY TICKET PRICE
Visitor Type Entry Ticket Observation Deckview
Adult INR 120 + INR 30 (Bus
Charges)
INR 350 + INR 30 (Bus
Charges)
Children (aged 3 to
15 years)
INR 60 + INR 30 (Bus
Charges)
INR 200 + INR 30 (Bus
Charges)
Children (below 3
years)
Free Free

13. CONCLUSION

14. BIBLIOGRAPHY
• https://photos.sandeepachetan.com/Story-Photos-2/i-
fd8fqWH/A (viewed at 6 pm on 7 July)
• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/statue-of-unity-
all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/66438975.cms (viewed
at 7 pm on 29 July)
• http://sardarpatelstatue.in/book-now-2/ (viewed at 4 pm
on 19 August)
• https://www.deshgujarat.com/2018/10/29/online-ticket-
booking-for-statue- of-unity-visit-commences-on-svpret-
website-mobile-app/ (viewed at 6 pm on 8 September)