Which event marked the formal release of the book “The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly”?

The Correct Answer is International Women’s Day.

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•  LAUNCH OF THE BOOK – "THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE WOMEN MEMBERS OF THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY".

Key Points

• The book "The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly" was released on the occasion of International Women’s Day by the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice.
• The book documents the contributions of fifteen women who played an instrumental role in drafting the Constitution of India but whose contributions were largely unrecognized.
• These women were lawyers, social reformers, and freedom fighters, overcoming structural barriers in a male-dominated political framework.
• The book features profiles of distinguished women like Smt. Ammu Swaminathan, Smt. Annie Mascarene, Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul, and Smt. Dakshayani Velayudhan who significantly influenced debates on gender equality, social justice, and constitutional provisions.
• Smt. Hansa Jivraj Mehta contributed to drafting India's fundamental rights, focusing on gender justice.
• Smt. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was a key architect of India’s public health policies and modern healthcare.
• Smt. Sarojini Naidu, the "Nightingale of India", had a lasting impact on India’s democratic ethos and civil liberties.
• Smt. Sucheta Kripalani, India’s first female Chief Minister, was prominent in advocating for labour rights and governance reforms.
• The book traces the evolution of women’s political participation starting from the Women’s Indian Association (established in 1917) to their role in shaping the Constitution of India.
• The publication highlights the broader historical framework of women’s constitutional aspirations, their debates, speeches, and legislative interventions in the Constituent Assembly.