{"id":4399,"date":"2025-07-11T20:15:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=4399"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:34:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:04:32","slug":"drafting-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Drafting Committee: Formation, Members, Chairmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#What_was_Drafting_Committee\">What was Drafting Committee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Also_read_Parliamentary_Privileges\">Also read Parliamentary Privileges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Drafting_Committee_formed_on\">Drafting Committee formed on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Drafting_Committee_of_the_Indian_Constituent_Assembly_formed_on_August_29_1947_the_constituent_assembly_appointed_BR_Ambedkar_as_its_chairman_along_with_6_membersa_total_of_7_It_was_the_most_significant_committee_with_the_task_of_drafting_the_supreme_law_of_the_land_ie_the_Constitution_of_India\">Drafting Committee of the Indian Constituent Assembly, formed on August 29, 1947, the constituent assembly appointed B.R. Ambedkar as its chairman, along with 6 members(a total of 7). It was the most significant committee with the task of drafting the supreme law of the land i.e., the Constitution of India.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Drafting_Committee_Chairmen\">Drafting Committee Chairmen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Drafting_Committee_Members\">Drafting Committee Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Role_of_Drafting_Committee_in_Constitution_Making\">Role of Drafting Committee in Constitution Making<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/drafting-committee\/#Drafting_Committee_FAQS\">Drafting Committee FAQS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Drafting Committee was a<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/free-resources\/news-crux-10\/committees-in-parliament-syllabus-gs-paper-2-polity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Parliamentary committee<\/b><\/a><b> established on August 29, 1947,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to draft the supreme law of the land, i.e., the Constitution of India. It was one of the most important committees of the Constituent Assembly of India, tasked with scrutinizing, refining, and drafting the Constitution of India. This committee laid the foundation for a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, ensuring that the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity were deeply embedded in the supreme law of the land, that is Constitution of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4401\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190626.png?resize=300%2C179&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190626.png?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190626.png?w=366&amp;ssl=1 366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nAlso read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/free-resources\/mains-marks-booster\/powers-and-functions-of-the-indian-parliament\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power and Function of the Indian Parliament<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Drafting_Committee\"><\/span><b>What was Drafting Committee?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Drafting Committee was a committee of the Constituent Assembly that was formed on August 29, 1947<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to draft the Constitution of India. Chaired by <\/span><b>Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it consisted of seven members: Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter and D.P. Khaitan. An overview of the Drafting Committee is given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Important Event\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formation Date of Drafting Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 29, 1947<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose\u00a0 Drafting Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To draft the Constitution of India based on inputs from the Constituent Assembly and its committees.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chairman of Drafting Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members\u00a0 Drafting Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar 2. N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar 3. K.M. Munshi 4. Mohammad Saadulla 5. B.L. Mitter 6. D.P. Khaitan 7. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Members\u00a0 Drafting Committee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draft Submission<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 21, 1948<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Came into force<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January 26, 1950<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total time taken<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">177 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read_Parliamentary_Privileges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/free-resources\/indian-polity-and-constitution\/parliamentary-privileges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Parliamentary Privileges<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drafting_Committee_formed_on\"><\/span><b>Drafting Committee formed on<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drafting_Committee_of_the_Indian_Constituent_Assembly_formed_on_August_29_1947_the_constituent_assembly_appointed_BR_Ambedkar_as_its_chairman_along_with_6_membersa_total_of_7_It_was_the_most_significant_committee_with_the_task_of_drafting_the_supreme_law_of_the_land_ie_the_Constitution_of_India\"><\/span><b>Drafting Committee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indian Constituent Assembly, <\/span><b>formed on August 29, 1947, the <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constituent assembly appointed<\/span><b> B.R. Ambedkar as its chairman<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with 6 members(a total of 7). It was the most significant committee with the task of drafting the supreme law of the land i.e., the Constitution of India.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><b><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4402\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190802.png?resize=300%2C219&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190802.png?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190802.png?w=332&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nDrafting Committee Chairmen<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He played a pivotal role in drafting the Constitution of India and is often referred to as the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. He was a jurist, economist, and social reformer. <\/span><b>Born on April 14, 1891, he championed Dalit rights, fought untouchability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and promoted equality. As chairman of the Drafting Committee, he shaped India\u2019s democratic framework. His legacy inspires social justice movements. He passed away on December 6, 1956.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/free-resources\/the-indian-express\/diminishing-parliament\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diminishing Parliament<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drafting_Committee_Members\"><\/span><b>Drafting Committee Members<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafting committee has a very prominent personality as its member&#8217;s names and details are given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>TT Krishnamachari <\/b><b>(<\/b><b>He replaced D.P. Khaitan and <\/b><b>joined<\/b><b> in January 1948)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A seasoned administrator and politician, Krishnamachari was brought into the committee after the demise of a member. Known for his sharp intellect, he contributed to the debates on economic and administrative structures, helping refine key provisions in the draft Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4403\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-190950.png?resize=300%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An eminent jurist and advocate, Ayyar was instrumental in framing the legal and constitutional framework of the draft. He played a significant role in balancing federalism with the unitary structure and ensuring judicial independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4404\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191032.png?resize=288%2C286&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191032.png?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191032.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>KM Munshi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A writer, lawyer and political leader, Munshi brought a cultural and historical perspective to the drafting process. He championed the inclusion of the Directive Principles of State Policy and provisions related to linguistic and cultural rights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4405\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191116.png?resize=287%2C290&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>N Gopalaswami Ayyangar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A former prime minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ayyangar was a key figure in shaping the administrative aspects of the Constitution. His insights were critical in designing the parliamentary structure and special provisions for Jammu and Kashmir. He also drafted Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4406\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191148.png?resize=300%2C257&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191148.png?resize=300%2C257&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191148.png?w=307&amp;ssl=1 307w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mohammad Saadulla<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hailing from Assam, lawyer-politician Saadulla contributed to discussions on minority rights and federalism, bringing in a perspective from the northeastern region, and ensuring inclusivity in the governance framework.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191217.png?resize=201%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"215\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Debi Prasad Khaitan (died 1948):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A distinguished lawyer and legislator from Bengal, Khaitan&#8217;s contributions in the early phases of the drafting process were significant. His untimely death in 1948 left a void but his work laid the foundation for many progressive provisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4408\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191254.png?resize=261%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191254.png?resize=261%2C300&amp;ssl=1 261w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191254.png?w=291&amp;ssl=1 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>N Madhava Rao<\/b><b> (He replaced B.L. Mitter)<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A respected administrator, Rao brought his expertise in governance to the committee. He played a role in shaping provisions related to administrative reforms and institutional frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191341.png?resize=293%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191341.png?resize=293%2C300&amp;ssl=1 293w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-10-191341.png?w=390&amp;ssl=1 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>BL Mitte<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r: A prominent legal expert, Mitter initially contributed to the drafting process but resigned due to health reasons. His early inputs on legal structures and judicial mechanisms were invaluable in shaping the Constitution. Mitter is also said to have made significant contributions to the integration of the princely states with India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Drafting_Committee_in_Constitution_Making\"><\/span><b>Role of Drafting Committee in Constitution Making<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Drafting Committee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Indian Constituent Assembly, <\/span><b>formed on August 29, 1947,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> had the following key functions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare the Draft Constitution <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examining and revising constitutional proposals from other committees and members of the Constituent Assembly, based on the initial <\/span><b>framework by B.N. Rau.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining a<\/span><b> healthy balance between federalism and unity and integrity of the nation, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while incorporating provisions for both central and state governments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting<\/span><b> individual rights and liberty, as enjoyed by Fundamental Rights,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Directive Principles of State Policy, and provisions for social justice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Addressing diversity and representation by including <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/superkalam.com\/upsc-mains\/topics\/minority-status-protection-india-upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>provisions for minority rights<\/b><\/a><b>, reservations, and social upliftment, promoting equality, abolishing untouchability, and protecting marginalised communitie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structuring governance institutions such as the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to ensure checks and balances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2026?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enrol now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drafting_Committee_FAQS\"><\/span><b>Drafting Committee FAQS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-4400 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-4400{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-4400 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-4400{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-4400.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-4400.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-4400.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-4400.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-4400.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1752153654\"><div id=\"sp-ea-4400\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-4400\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-44000\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse44000\" aria-controls=\"collapse44000\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What was the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse44000\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4400\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-44000\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Drafting Committee was a group appointed by the Constituent Assembly of India on August 29, 1947, to prepare a draft of the Indian Constitution. It was tasked with scrutinizing the initial draft prepared by the Constitutional Adviser, B.N. Rau, and transforming the Assembly\u2019s decisions into a legal document. It was the most crucial committee of the Constituent Assembly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-44001\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse44001\" aria-controls=\"collapse44001\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse44001\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4400\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-44001\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was elected as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee during its first meeting on August 30, 1947. He is often referred to as the \"Architect of the Indian Constitution\" due to his significant contributions to its drafting.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-44002\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse44002\" aria-controls=\"collapse44002\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many members were in the Drafting Committee?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse44002\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4400\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-44002\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Drafting Committee originally consisted of seven members. Due to resignations and deaths, some members were replaced over time.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-44003\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse44003\" aria-controls=\"collapse44003\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who were the members of the Drafting Committee?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse44003\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4400\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-44003\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The original seven members of the Drafting Committee were:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K.M. Munshi<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mohammad Saadulla<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">B.L. Mitter (later replaced by N. Madhava Rao due to health issues)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">D.P. Khaitan (died in 1948, replaced by T.T. Krishnamachari)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-44004\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse44004\" aria-controls=\"collapse44004\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was the role of the Drafting Committee?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse44004\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4400\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-44004\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Drafting Committee was responsible for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scrutinising and refining the draft Constitution prepared by B.N. Rau. Incorporating decisions made by the Constituent Assembly and various committees.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drafting a comprehensive Constitution that reflected India\u2019s values of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reviewing feedback from the public, Assembly members, and other stakeholders to revise the draft.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-44005\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse44005\" aria-controls=\"collapse44005\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When was the Drafting Committee formed?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse44005\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-4400\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-44005\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Drafting Committee was established on August 29, 1947, by a resolution of the Constituent Assembly.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>know about the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution formed on August 29, 1947\u2014members, chairman Dr B.R. 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