Constitution Making

Explore the Constituent Assembly, the sessions that shaped the nation, and the framers behind the Supreme Law.

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Constituent Assembly

Explore the formation, key facts, and foundational notes of the assembly.

Stages of Making

Trace the chronological journey across 12 sessions, from the first meeting to adoption.

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The Framers

Discover the visionaries and key architects who debated and shaped the supreme law.

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Committees of the Constituent Assembly

Explore the specialized committees that drafted various provisions of the Constitution.

Constituent Assembly & Key Facts

📌 Assembly Quick Facts

  • ⏳ Time Taken: 2 yrs, 11 mos, 18 days
  • 📅 First Meeting: December 9, 1946
  • 🏛️ Total Sessions: 11 sessions over 165 days
  • ✅ Adoption Date: November 26, 1949

Committees of the Constituent Assembly

To streamline the monumental task of drafting the Constitution, the Assembly appointed various committees to conduct preliminary research and shape specific provisions. Below are the key committees and their focus areas.

Detailed Stages of Constitution Making

There were 11 sessions of the Constituent assembly. Expand any session below to read detailed historical facts and key decisions made during that period.

The Constitution Framers

Snapshot: Originally 389 members, the assembly was reduced to 299 after the partition of India. It included 15 women. 284 members were actually present to sign the Constitution on 24 Jan 1950.
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