Find out how India's Constitution was crafted through 167 days of debate, 274 members' efforts, and over 36 lakh words.

Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26 to honor the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1949. It emphasizes the values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, recognizing Dr BR Ambedkar’s contributions and advocating for civic engagement in building a democratic and inclusive society.

In 2015, the government designated November 26 as Constitution Day to promote constitutional values, in addition to coinciding with Dr. BR Ambedkar's birth anniversary.

India celebrates Constitution Day. The day honors the architects of India's foundational document. Dr. BR Ambedkar led the drafting committee. Other m

Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is observed every year on November 26 to honor the adoption of the Constitution of India. This day commemorates the monumental event in Indian history when the Constitution was formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India in 1949,

The 299-member Constituent Assembly had 15 women members (of whom two later resigned), including prominent figures such as Sarojini Naidu, Sucheta Kripalani and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. But it also had lesser-known women representing diverse backgrounds and interests.

The Constitution itself was a result of extensive deliberations by the Constituent Assembly, which comprised 299 members. The drafting process began on December 9, 1946, and took

November 26 marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949, which came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Sachidanand Phulekar emphasizes the importance of understanding India's Constitution during a special program at Nagpur University, marking its 75th anniversary and reflecting on its significance in a diverse nation.