Statue of Unity vs Statue of Liberty: Key facts

The Statue of Unity was constructed using a Zero Waste Construction Model, making it a landmark not only in scale but also in sustainability. Millions of kilograms of scrap iron were collected from nearby villages across India as part of the “Loha Abhiyan” campaign, where farmers voluntarily donated old agricultural tools and metal waste. This recycled iron was melted and reused in the statue’s structural framework, significantly reducing environmental impact while symbolizing unity, participati