Statue of Unity to open for tourists from October 17

October 14, 2020 19:40

The Statue of Unity which is the world's tallest statue is set to reopen for tourists on October 17.

This comes nearly six months after it was closed for tourists due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Interestingly, the opening day also falls on the day when the festival of Navratri starts.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue better known as the Statue of Unity is situated in Gujarat. It is located at the shore of Narmada River in Kevadia Colony facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It was closed in March this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sardar Ekta Trust which manages the monument has released the Standard Operating Procedures which will have to be followed once the Statue of Unity opens.

Special arrangements have been made to re-open the Statue of Unity to ensure strict adherence to the coronavirus guidelines.

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