Adopted on 26 November 1949
Came into effect on 26 January 1950
Longest written constitution in the world
Original copies preserved in Parliament of India
Handwritten in calligraphy by Prem Behari Narain Raizada
Constituent Assembly met for 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
Define fundamental rights and duties
Establish a sovereign, democratic republic
Establish structure of government
Provide legal framework for governance