Latur municipal authorities visit Ambedkar memorial as part of study tour - The HinduUpdated - July 29, 2026 12:11 am IST - VIJAYAWADANTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha presenting a replica of the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to Latur Mayor Jayashree Bhalchandra Sonkamble, at a programme in Vijayawada on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUTCorporators from the Latur Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra, visited Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam and Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on Tuesday as part of a study tour.The delegation, led by Mayor Jayashree Bhalchandra Sonkamble, inspected the facilities, the beautification work and the digital exhibitions of Dr. Ambedkar’s life at the memorial park. They also sought details about the advanced technology used in constructing the statue.The delegation later visited Ambedkar Kala Vedika, where they examined the modern facilities on the ground and first floors, art galleries, and the architectural features of the complex.Later, NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha gave a comprehensive presentation on the design, technical aspects, and the cultural and educational significance of Ambedkar Smriti Vanam and Ambedkar Kala Vedika.Following the presentation, Ms. Jayashree Bhalchandra Sonkamble expressed her gratitude to the district officials and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation for the warm welcome extended to her team. She invited Mr. Lakshmisha to attend the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Dr. Ambedkar’s statue in Latur.Mr. Lakshmisha later presented the Mayor and the delegation with a replica of Dr. Ambedkar statue. Vijayawada Municipal Corporation in-charge Commissioner A. Ravindra Rao, Chief City Planner Sanjay Ratna Kumar, Latur Municipal Corporation officials and corporators were present during the tour.Published - July 28, 2026 11:46 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }