Uttar Pradesh: To beautify statues of Ambedkar, reformers, govt sets aside Rs 403 crore
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Uttar Pradesh government approved a Rs 403-crore scheme to beautify and maintain statues of B R Ambedkar and social reformers across all 403 Assembly constituencies. Each constituency receives Rs 1 crore for ten statues. Work includes protective canopies, boundary walls, beautification, and lighting. The scheme covers statues of Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, Kabir Das, Jyotiba Phule, and Maharishi Valmiki in public spaces.
Key Entities
Uttar Pradesh GovernmentYogi AdityanathB R AmbedkarRs 403 crore403 Assembly constituenciesSant RavidasKabir DasJyotiba PhuleMaharishi ValmikiAmbedkar JayantiApril 14