Hyderabad,April13,2023:Chief Minister  K. Chandrashekhar Rao said that it is certain to reach the destination if we continue with sincerity and determination in the pursuit of a long journey which is full of difficulties. The life of the Architect of the Indian Constitution Dr DR Ambedkar is a  proof of the philosophy in encountering the obstacles with self – confidence, CM KCR said.

The Chief Minister praised Ambedkar as a Brave and Noble person for not taking a back seat despite facing discrimination in the name of colour and caste and the social evil of untouchability from his childhood.  The CM said that Ambedkar is  a universal man who reached the heights of success with his broad thinking without getting   stuck in self-deprecation and vulnerability.  CM KCR said that Ambedkar is a world intellectual who bestowed the world of knowledge from the darkness of ignorance.

CM KCR remembered DR BR Ambedkar on his 132nd birth anniversary as the father of Indian Constitution, his role in changing the course of the country and yeomen services to the nation.

The Chief Minister said that Ambedkar’s writings, speeches and criticisms on many topics including democracy, abolition of caste, untouchability, religious conversions, women’s rights, religion, economic reforms, history and economy have made the whole world   ponder.

CM KCR said that  Ambedkar is  a role model who sacrificed his entire  life for equal rights in all systems to create a modern India without inequalities.

The CM said that Ambedkar outlined the world’s largest written constitution and the fruits enjoyed by the oppressed sections today are formulated with his intelligence.

CM KCR said that the installation of a 125 feet statue of Ambedkar in the heart of Hyderabad on his birth anniversary is a matter of pride not only for  Telangana  State but also for the entire country.

The Chief Minister said that the Telangana society is paying a big  tribute to the ’Telangana Bandhu” Ambedkar , who incorporated Article 3 in the Constitution which  facilitated the formation of the Telangana state.

Unlike anywhere else in the country, the CM said that the new Telangana State Secretariat building is named after  ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat as part of  continuation of  the aspiration of the great leader.

CM  KCR said that along with all the schemes, the state government is implementing special schemes to  the upliftment of the SC communities  who are facing social discrimination.

The CM said that the  State Government  is implementing slew of schemes including quality education for Dalits through Gurukul schools, special development fund for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh through Ambedkar Overseas Scholarship, skill training for SCs, concessions for SC entrepreneurs, TS Pride with the objective of training Dalits as entrepreneurs, distribution of three acres of land to Dalits, free power up to 101  units to the SCs etc. Along with the schemes ,  The Telangana Government  introduced   ‘Telangana Dalit Bandhu’ scheme specially aiming to bring a qualitative change in the lives of Dalits.  The Dalit bandhu scheme is a revolutionary in the history of the country.   The beneficiaries do not need to repay Rs. 10 lakhs  under the Dalit Bandhu. Government also  created ‘Rakshana Nidhi’  to help them in case of any kind of financial difficulties faced in the future.

The CM said that the SC community, which has been unorganized due to self-deprecation for decades, are growing as an organized and industrialist community.  CM KCR said that it gives him immense  happiness to know the success stories of the beneficiaries of  Dalit Bandhu scheme. The Chief Minister said that their achievements proved that they are not inferior to any others in the society if they are provided helping hand.

The CM made it clear that the Telangana Dalit community  is going to stand as an example for India with their achievements. CM KCR said that the state government is continuing Ambedkar’s aspirations by  providing all kinds of support to all sections, women and poor communities in the state. The CM reiterated the continuation of the efforts for the welfare of all  Dalit people in the country with the spirit of Telangana.

Note on Dr. B.R Ambedkar Statue Project Proposed for Inauguration by  Chief Minister of Telangana on 14.04.203.

The Chief Minister of Telangana  K. Chandra ShekharRao , on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar on 14th April 2016 announced that Government of Telangana will install 125 feet tall statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar at NTR Gardens adjacent to Secretariat in Hyderabad City in memory of the Great Leader.

• The Government vide GO Rt No. 211 Dated 11.4.2016 of Scheduled Caste Development (BUD.LA) Dept. has issued orders for Constitution of Ambedkar Vigraha Aviskarana Committee for erection of 125 feet tall statue of B.R. Ambedkar at hillock area of NTR Garden premises, Hyderabad under the Chairmanship of  Kadiyam Srihari  the then Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Education.
• The Government vide GO Rt No. 291 Dated 21.5.2016 of Scheduled Caste Development (BUD.LA) Dept has also constituted a Technical Committee for collecting relevant information from various organizations for erection of 125 feet tall statue of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar under the chairmanship of Secretary to Government, C.D. Department.
• The Government vide GO Rt 152 Dt: 04.04.2018 of Scheduled Caste Development (BUD.LA) Dept.   issued   orders   appointing M/s Design Associates as consultants for preparation of Detailed Project Report and Project Management Consultancy Services during construction of the above project.
• The consultants prepared two alternatives (Circular and Square pedestal) for approval and the same were presented before the

Chief Minister approved the Circular Base option.

• Based on the Option-II i.e Ambedkar Statue on Circular Base Building Structure similar to Indian Parliament approved by the  Chief Minister, the Consultants “M/s Design Associates” submitted detailed estimate for Rs.146.50 Crores based on quotations from Ram Sutar Fine Arts Pvt Ltd & Mattu Ram Arts Studios Pvt Ltd, Delhi who are renowned The administrative sanction was accorded by the Government for Rs. 146.50 Crores vide GO Ms No.2 Scheduled Castes Development (Bud.LA) Dept. Dated 16.9.2020.
• The Engineer-in-Chief (R&B) Buildings & NH accorded Technical Sanction for Rs.146.50 Crores based on the Administrative Sanction accorded by the Government and initiated tender process and the work was entrusted to M/s KPC Projects Limited, Agreement was concluded on 03.06.2021 with a stipulated period of 12 months and work commenced.
• The project is completed and ready for inauguration on the eve of birthday of B.R. Ambedkar on 14.04.2023.

Salient features of the project:

1. Height of Pedestal: 50 Feet
2. Diameter of Pedestal:
   • Ground floor : 172 ft
   • Terrace : 74 ft
3. Height of Statue: 125 Feet
4. Built up area in Pedestal Structure:
   • Lower Ground Floor : 2066 Sft
   • Ground Floor : 15200 Sft

• Terrace Floor : 2200 Sft
• Built up area in Ancillary building : 6792 Sft
• Total Built up Area : 26258

5.     Facilities in the monument building:

• Museum & Gallery exhibiting important life events of Dr.B.R.
• Landscape and Greenery: 93 Acres
• Parking for about 450
• Lifts 15 Passengers- 2 Nos

6. Quantity of Stainless Steel used in Armature Structure of Statue: 360
7. Quantity of Bronze used in casting of the Statue: 114