• He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 in the field of Art and Padma Bhushan in 2016 in the field of Art.

• Who? Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar Passed Away
• Where? Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• Known for: Designer of the Statue of Unity (182 metres)
• Major Works: Kempe Gowda Statue; Chambal Monument; Krishna-Arjun Rath Monument; Brahma Sarovar
• Awards: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar

About Ram Vanji Sutar:
Specialisation: He specialised in bronze and realistic sculptures that combine fine artistry with large-scale engineering.
Landmark Works:

• Statue of Unity: He created the 182-metre(m) Statue of Unity at Kevadia, Gujarat, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the world’s tallest statue.
• Kempe Gowda: He sculpted the 108-foot statue of Kempe Gowda installed at Bengaluru International Airport, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• Chambal Monument: He designed the 45-foot-tall Chambal monument in Madhya Pradesh.

Mythological Works: He co-created the bronze Krishna Arjun Rath Monument at Brahma Sarovar with Anil R. Sutar in 2008.
Gandhi Sculptures: 

• Works in India: He designed the seated meditative statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Parliament complex (Delhi) and sculpted the bronze Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhan Soudha (Bengaluru).
• Global Installations: His sculptures and busts of Mahatma Gandhi have been installed in over 450 cities worldwide, including Hanover (Germany) and Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane (Australia) (2024).

Shivaji Statue: He created the equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Parliament complex (Delhi).
Ongoing Projects: He was involved in the design of the proposed Lord Ram statue in Ayodhya (UP) and contributed to the design of the upcoming Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mumbai (Maharashtra).
Awards: He received the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony in 2018 and the Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar in 2025.