CM Fadnavis presents Maharashtra Bhushan award to Statue of Unity sculptor Ram Sutar in Noida

CM Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and culture minister Ashish Shelar present the award to Ram Sutar.

Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Friday visited the Noida residence of veteran sculptor Ram Sutar to present him with the Maharashtra Bhushan 2024 award.

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He was accompanied by Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as well as Maharashtra Culture Minister Ashish Shelar.

Sutar, best known for creating several iconic works including the Statue of Unity, is regarded as one of India's foremost sculptors. The state government had announced his selection for the top state civilian honour on March 20, with CM Fadnavis making the declaration in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.

The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh, along with a citation and a medal.

(With PTI inputs)