Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, presented the Maharashtra Bhushan Award to sculptor Ram V Sutar in Noida on Friday.

Sutar is famous for designing the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue at 182 metres.

Ram V. Sutar, now in his 90s, is a gold medalist from J.J. School of Art, Bombay. He’s celebrated for his mastery of bronze and realistic sculptures, recognised globally for his work. His Mahatma Gandhi bust has been installed in over 450 cities worldwide. Sutar’s creations have garnered international acclaim, drawing artists to his studio. He’s often compared to masters like Rodin and Michelangelo, as per the official site.

Sutar’s dream of creating monumental statues has come true with the 522-foot Stat

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