Government of India announces the commencement of a historic year-long celebration to commemorate the 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution of India, a milestone that reflects the remarkable journey of our democracy and the enduring legacy of our founding principles and Constitutional values starting on Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas), 26^th November 2024. These celebrations are being conducted under the campaign tagline “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Swabhimaan” and aim to honour the contributions of the Constitution’s makers while reiterating the core values enshrined in it.

On 26^th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26^th January 1950, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian history. This day is significant as it marks the adoption of the world’s longest written Constitution, a cornerstone of India’s democratic framework. Since its inception, the Constitution serves as the guiding framework, shaping the nation’s progress over the past 75 years.

Celebration – Highlights:

• Special Website (constitution75.com): A dedicated website, constitution75.com, has been created to enable citizens to engage with the Constitution’s legacy through interactive activities and resources. The website offers:
  • Read the Preamble and record a video: Citizens can participate in the campaign by recording videos while reading the Preamble of the Constitution in languages of their choice. The videos can be uploaded on the campaign website and certificate of participation can be downloaded.
  • Explore the Constitution in Multiple Languages: Access the full text of the Constitution in multiple languages, making it accessible to all citizens.
  • Dive into History: Learn about the making of the Constitution, read debates from the Constituent Assembly, reports of various committees involved in the making of the Constitution and gain insights into the values and principles that shaped modern India.
  • Interactive Features: “Know Your Constitution”, an AI enabled interactive feature, where one can ask questions about the Constitution and receive detailed answers related to the Constitution of India.

• Mass reading of Preamble on November 26, 2024
  • On 26^th November 2024, from schools to offices, from cities to villages, millions across India will read the Preamble together.
  • Capture the moment by uploading your selfies and videos on the website (constitution75.com) and sharing them on social media with pride.
• Inaugural Programme at Central Hall of Parliament on 26^th November 2024:

1. A grand inaugural programme will be held at the Central Hall of Parliament, led by the President of India, in the presence of the Vice President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha and other dignitaries.
2. Programme Highlights:

• Short Film Presentation dedicated to the glory of the Constitution of India, its making and historical journey.
• Release of a commemorative Coin and Stamp dedicated to the 75th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of India.
• Release of Books titled “Making of the Constitution of India: A Glimpse” and “Making of the Constitution of India & its Glorious Journey”
• Release of Booklet dedicated to the Art of the Constitution of India.
• Release of the Constitution of India in Sanskrit.
• Release of the Constitution of India in Maithili.
• Ceremonial reading of Preamble led by the President of India.

The Government of India calls upon the citizens to be a part of this historic occasion and show our collective pride in our Constitution and demonstrate our commitment to the democratic values that define our nation.

How to participate!

• Visit constitution75.com to read the Preamble of the Constitution, record and upload your videos, and download a certificate of participation.
• Engage with the interactive features of the website, explore the Constitution in multiple languages, and learn more about the journey that brought India its guiding framework.
• Join the nationwide movement on 26^th November 2024, take part in the reading of the Preamble at schools, colleges, government and private offices, panchayats, and others, across the country. Share your participation on social media to inspire others.

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BeenaYadav