{"id":74927,"date":"2026-03-01T18:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T12:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=74927"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:26:36","slug":"major-committees-of-the-indian-constituent-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/major-committees-of-the-indian-constituent-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly, List, Objectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Constituent Assembly of India was a landmark body responsible for framing the Constitution of independent India. It represented diverse regions, social groups, and political perspectives, ensuring that the Constitution was inclusive, coherent, and forward-looking. Understanding its committee system is crucial for UPSC aspirants, as it helps answer questions on Polity, Governance, Federalism, and Social Justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Constituent Assembly Formation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Constituent Assembly of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was established to draft the Constitution and prepare for independent governance. Initially guided by the <\/span><b>Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it later gained full legislative powers through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indian-independence-act-1947\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Indian Independence Act of 1947<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Assembly represented provinces, princely states, and diverse communities, ensuring an inclusive constitution. Its first session was held on <\/span><b>9 December 1946<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with Dr. Rajendra Prasad elected as President.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Initial Strength<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 389 members (292 from provinces, 93 from princely states, 4 from Chief Commissioner provinces)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-Partition Strength<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 299 members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Meeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9 December 1946 (Interim President: <\/span><b>Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>President<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dr. Rajendra Prasad (elected 11 December 1946)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Functioning Period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: December 1946 &#8211; November 1949<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adoption of Constitution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 26 November 1949<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Cabinet Mission Plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was the blueprint for the Constituent Assembly\u2019s formation. It outlined the <\/span><b>composition, election procedure, and federal structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for India, ensuring fair representation of all provinces and communities. The plan also recommended committees to streamline constitution drafting. It emphasized consensus-building and a federal framework with Union and provincial autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided framework for formation and composition of the Assembly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determined method of election of members from provinces and princely states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended committees for specific constitutional tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasized federal structure and provincial autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensured representation of minorities and diverse communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Indian Independence Act of 1947<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Indian Independence Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> legally empowered the Constituent Assembly as a <\/span><b>sovereign legislative body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Passed by the British Parliament, it confirmed the Assembly\u2019s authority to draft the Constitution and enact laws. The Act also made the Assembly the successor to British legislative powers in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmed Constituent Assembly\u2019s sovereign status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granted full legislative authority to draft laws and Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized Assembly as successor to British legislative powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabled Assembly to act independently during transition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided legal legitimacy for constitution-making and governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Objectives of Committees in the Constituent Assembly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Constituent Assembly formed 22 committees to ensure systematic drafting and inclusive deliberation. Their objectives were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structured Drafting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Divide the complex task into manageable parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expert Consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Involve specialists in law, administration, and governance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inclusivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Represent different social groups, regions, and minorities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deliberation &amp; Review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Examine, debate, and refine proposals before Assembly approval<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Efficiency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reduce the workload on the main Assembly by pre-processing issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Major Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly handled the core aspects of the Constitution, including Union-State relations, fundamental rights, and governance structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 93.3854%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 92.3777%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Major Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly List<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%; text-align: center;\"><b>Name of Major Committee<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%; text-align: center;\"><b>Chairperson<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%; text-align: center;\"><b>Function \/ Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Powers Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/jawaharlal-nehru\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examined the distribution of powers between Union and States; recommended legislative and executive powers for the Union government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Constitution Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafted provisions for the structure and functioning of the Union government, including Parliament and executive authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">States Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/jawaharlal-nehru\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused on relations between Centre and States, integration of princely states, and state autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provincial Constitution Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafted a constitutional framework for provinces, including legislative and administrative powers at the provincial level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafting Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.R. Ambedkar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafted the Constitution of India, prepared and finalised clauses, and incorporated recommendations from other committees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advisory Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided advice on policy matters, governance issues, and constitutional proposals from other committees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J.B. Kripalani<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulated provisions on Fundamental Rights to safeguard civil liberties and individual freedoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minorities Sub-Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H.C. Mukherjee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examined safeguards for religious and cultural minorities and recommended protective measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North East Frontier Tribal Areas &amp; Assam Excluded &amp; Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A.V. Thakkar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressed administration and special constitutional provisions for tribal areas in North East India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excluded &amp; Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A.V. Thakkar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examined governance and legal provisions for areas excluded or partially excluded from regular provincial administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules and Procedure Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/dr-rajendra-prasad\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determined rules and procedures for the Constituent Assembly\u2019s functioning and legislative processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 28.8892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steering Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.3373%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.1512%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinated the work of all committees, prioritised the agenda, and ensured smooth workflow and reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Minor Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Minor Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly assisted the major committees by handling administrative, procedural, and technical tasks. They ensured the smooth functioning of the Assembly and provided expert input for specialised areas such as finance, national symbols, citizenship, and media coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 90.3807%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 89.479%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Minor Committees of the Indian Constituent Assembly List<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%; text-align: center;\"><b>Name of Minor Committee<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%; text-align: center;\"><b>Chairperson<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%; text-align: center;\"><b>Function \/ Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance and Staff Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed administrative and financial arrangements of the Assembly, including salaries, staff appointments, and budgetary provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credentials Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verified the credentials of Assembly members to ensure proper representation and legitimacy of membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattabhi Sitaramayya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversaw accommodation, facilities, and logistical arrangements for members within the Assembly premises.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order of Business Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. K.M. Munshi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduled the Assembly\u2019s agenda, organized debates, and managed the flow of legislative business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad Hoc Committee on National Flag<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Rajendra Prasad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended the design and adoption of the Indian national flag and its symbolic elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committee on Functions of Constituent Assembly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">G.V. Malvankar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defined the operational functions, responsibilities, and procedural framework of the Assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad Hoc Committee on Supreme Court<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Varadachari<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafted provisions and guidelines for the formation, powers, and functioning of the Supreme Court of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Committee on Chief Commissioners\u2019 Provinces<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pattabhi Sitaramayya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examined governance and administrative arrangements for Chief Commissioner provinces.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert Committee on Financial Provisions of the Union Constitution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nalini Ranjan Sarkar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafted detailed financial provisions for the Union government, including revenue distribution and budgetary rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linguistic Provinces Commission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S.K. Dhar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposed recommendations for the formation of language-based provinces and administrative divisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Committee to Examine Draft Constitution<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jawaharlal Nehru<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewed the draft Constitution, suggested revisions, and coordinated inputs from other committees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Gallery Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usha Nath Sen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed media access, press coverage, and reporting of Assembly proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8383%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ad Hoc Committee on Citizenship<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.0515%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S. Varadachari<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.5892%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafted provisions related to citizenship, rights, and eligibility criteria for Indian citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Women in the Indian Constituent Assembly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women played a significant role in shaping India\u2019s Constitution by participating actively in debates and committees. They contributed to issues related to <\/span><b>fundamental rights, social justice, minority protection, and governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Out of 299 members, <\/span><b>15 were women<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing various regions, communities, and professional backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 95.4904%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 94.5892%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Women in the Indian Constituent Assembly<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.1702%;\"><b>Name of Member<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 29.5212%;\"><b>Committee(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 48.8978%;\"><b>Contribution \/ Focus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ammu Swaminathan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steering Committee, Fundamental Rights discussions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contributed to policy and procedural deliberations on rights and governance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annie Mascarene<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Committees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted in administrative and procedural tasks of Assembly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begum Aizaz Rasul<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advisory and Minor Committees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocated for minority rights and social justice provisions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/sarojini-naidu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sarojini Naidu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various Debates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided inputs on social reform, civil liberties, and governance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucheta Kripalani<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafting Committee member<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worked on drafting provisions related to rights and governance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advisory roles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contributed to discussions on foreign policy and administrative issues<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hansa Mehta<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamental Rights Sub-Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Played a key role in drafting gender equality and civil rights provisions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renuka Ray<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Committees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused on procedural and legislative matters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.1702%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purnima Banerji<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.5212%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steering and Procedural Committees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.8978%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisted in operational coordination of Assembly and debates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Drafting Committee<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/drafting-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Drafting Committee<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was the most important committee of the Constituent Assembly, tasked with preparing the final draft of the Constitution. Formed on <\/span><b>29 August 1947<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was chaired by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/dr-br-ambedkar\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and included six other members with expertise in law, administration, and governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chairman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, considered the chief architect of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: K.M. Munshi, N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, Syed Mohammed Sadulla, B.L. Mitter (replaced by N. Madhava Rau), D.P. Khaitan (replaced by T.T. 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