Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Releases ₹403 Crore for Ambedkar Statue Sites
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to improve 4,030 places where statues of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other important people stand.
These sites cover all 403 Assembly Constituencies in the state.
The government has set aside ₹403 crore for the work.
Workers may build roofs, walls, railings and staircases around the statues.
They may also add lights, plants, finishing work and information boards.
Old or damaged statues can be replaced with new marble statues.
District officials and other local agencies will help organize and monitor the work.
The government wants the project finished by December 31, 2026.
Uttar Pradesh will develop and beautify 4,030 Ambedkar statue sites across all 403 Assembly Constituencies.
The government has allocated ₹403 crore for the first phase, averaging approximately ₹10 lakh per site.
Planned work includes roofs, boundary walls, railings, staircases, lighting, greenery, finishing and information boards.
Old or damaged statues may be replaced with new marble statues under the scheme.
District authorities will oversee implementation, with the project targeted for completion by December 31, 2026.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government, District Magistrates, implementing agencies and local bodies are responsible for the project; the sites honor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other national personalities.
- What
- Development, beautification and, where necessary, replacement of statues at 4,030 sites under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue Site Development Scheme.
- When
- Funds were allocated in September 2026, including an allocation to District Magistrates on September 22; completion is targeted for December 31, 2026.
- Where
- Across all 403 Assembly Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To protect statues from weather, encroachment and neglect, improve surrounding public spaces, and preserve the historical and cultural significance of the sites.
- Total allocation
- ₹403 crore, equivalent to ₹40,300 lakh
- Sites covered
- 4,030 statue sites
- Geographic coverage
- All 403 Assembly Constituencies in Uttar Pradesh
- Average allocation
- Approximately ₹10 lakh per site
- Maximum site cost
- ₹40 lakh per site
- Planned improvements
- Roofs, boundary walls, railings, staircases, lighting, greenery, finishing and information boards
- Completion target
- December 31, 2026
