Union Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the collapse of the Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, could be avoided if stainless steel had been used in its construction. He highlights the importance of using stainless steel for coastal infrastructure to prevent rusting. The statue, unveiled in December 2023, collapsed on August 26, investigation is ongoing. A lookout notice has been issued for the missing sculptor Jaydeep Apte.