New Delhi, August 29, 2024: A high level technical committee, headed by the Indian Navy will investigate the damage of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, installed at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, officials said today.
A joint technical committee headed by the Indian Navy with representatives from the Maharashtra Government and technical experts is being formed to investigate the damage to the Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj installed at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg, subsequent to the exceptional weather conditions in the region, Defence Ministry sources said.
The Statue was unveiled on December 04, 2023 as part of the Navy Day celebrations conducted, for the first time, in Sindhudurg, aimed at honouring the legacy of the Maratha Navy and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj towards maritime defence and security, and its historical linkage with the modern Indian Navy.
The project was conceptualised and steered by the Indian Navy, in coordination with state government which also provided funding for it.
The Indian Navy remains committed to assisting in all measures to repair, restore, and reinstate the statue at the earliest, the Defence Ministry said.
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