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IN PHOTOS: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial's work underway at Indu Mill Compound in Mumbai

Updated On: 30 November, 2023 08:20 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Covering 4.84 hectares of land acquired from the Union textile ministry, the memorial includes a research center with lecture halls, a library, and facilities for seminars and workshops. Pics/Atul Kamble

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Originally proposed in 1989, persistent demands led to government approval in 2011, and construction commenced in February 2018 at the Indu Mills compound. Pics/Atul Kamble

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Originally proposed in 1989, persistent demands led to government approval in 2011, and construction commenced in February 2018 at the Indu Mills compound. Pics/Atul Kamble
The complex will also feature a museum gallery, restaurant, two parking levels accommodating over 450 vehicles, and an auditorium with over a 1,000-seat capacity

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The complex will also feature a museum gallery, restaurant, two parking levels accommodating over 450 vehicles, and an auditorium with over a 1,000-seat capacity

The work completion date is expected to be announced soon and it is expected to open for public by next year

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The work completion date is expected to be announced soon and it is expected to open for public by next year

The aesthetically designed complex boasts a seafront promenade providing scenic views of Mahim Bay and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link

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The aesthetically designed complex boasts a seafront promenade providing scenic views of Mahim Bay and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link

With plans for green building certification, over two-thirds of the space is likely to be dedicated to greenery

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With plans for green building certification, over two-thirds of the space is likely to be dedicated to greenery

The statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar will stand at an impressive height of 350 ft on a monument reaching 450 ft from the ground level

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The statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar will stand at an impressive height of 350 ft on a monument reaching 450 ft from the ground level

The complex includes a meditation area, anticipating high visitor footfall, and aims to provide space for vipashana sessions

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The complex includes a meditation area, anticipating high visitor footfall, and aims to provide space for vipashana sessions

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