Renowned Sculptor Ram Sutar Honored with Maharashtra Bhushan Award
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Ram Sutar |
| Award | Maharashtra Bhushan Award |
| Announced by | Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis |
| Announcement Date | March 12, 2025 |
| Announcement Venue | Maharashtra Legislative Assembly |
| Selection Committee | Led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis |
| Age of Recipient | 100 years |
| Known For | Designing the Statue of Unity |
| Current Project | Sculpting a statue of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for Chaityabhoomi, Mumbai |
| Previous Honors | Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2016) |
| Birthplace | Dhule, Maharashtra |
| Award Details | Highest civilian award of Maharashtra |
| Prize | ₹25 lakh, a memento, and a citation |
| Award Inception | 1995 by Shiv Sena-BJP alliance government |
| First Award | 1996 |
| Fields of Recognition | Literature, Art, Sport, Science, Social Work, Journalism, Public Administration, Health Services |