Bhidawada Savitribai Phule Memorial to Feature Audio-Visual Shows, Holography; Rs 35 Crore Project Underway
Pune, 14th November 2026: Maharashtra Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Chhagan Bhujbal inspected the ongoing construction of the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Memorial at Bhidawada in Budhwar Peth, Pune, on Saturday (November 14).
He reviewed the progress of the project, which aims to showcase the life and contributions of social reformers Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule through modern technology.
The memorial is being developed on a plot measuring approximately 272.57 square metres, with a proposed total built-up area of 1,114.55 square metres. The project has an estimated budget of ₹35 crore.
According to the project details, major construction works, including reinforced cement concrete (RCC) work, steel structures, brickwork and internal and external plastering, have been completed. The false ceiling framework and fire safety system work have also been completed.
Electrical installations, along with the audio-visual presentation and holography systems, are currently in progress.
The memorial will use modern audio-visual technology to present the lives and contributions of Savitribai Phule and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. The domes within the memorial will feature theme-based audio-visual shows depicting their biographies, while holographic technology will be used to recreate significant aspects of their social and educational contributions.
Documentaries and other visual presentations based on their lives will also be showcased.
The memorial will additionally house several public-oriented facilities, including a skill development centre for girls and women, a library, a guidance centre, a computer centre and an amphitheatre.
The project has received the necessary administrative approvals. A technical expert committee has also been appointed to oversee the audio-visual and holography components.
Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, City Engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar, Superintendent Engineer (Building Department) Bipin Shinde, Deputy Commissioner Avinash Sankpal and other officials and staff members from the concerned departments were present during the inspection.
