Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue: Navy-state govt joint technical committee to investigate statue collapse

The CM also instructed the Public Works Department (PWD) to form a new committee of top sculptors, civil engineers, experts, and naval officers to design and erect a grand and fitting statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He emphasised the need for caution to prevent such incidents in the future and assured that there would be no shortage of funds for the project.

The statue was unveiled on December 4, 2023, during the Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg, which honoured the legacy of the Maratha Navy and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s contributions to maritime defence and security. The project, which was conceived and managed by the Indian Navy in coordination with the state government, also received funding from the state.

“A joint technical committee headed by the Indian Navy with representatives from the Maharashtra Govt and technical experts is being formed to investigate the unfortunate damage to the Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg, subsequent to exceptional weather conditions in the region. The Indian Navy remains committed to assisting in all measures to repair, restore, and reinstate the statue at the earliest,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.