| Why in News | Inauguration of India's First Constitution Museum at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat, Haryana, on November 23, 2024, by Om Birla (Lok Sabha Speaker). The museum commemorates the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution adoption and aims to democratize access to the Constitution. Key figures: Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana CM), Arjun Ram Meghwal (Union Law Minister). |
| Museum Features | First-of-its-kind Constitution Museum in India, using AI-driven interactive displays, 3D installations, and multimedia formats to educate visitors on the history and significance of India's Constitution. |
| Location | O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. |
| Key Figures Involved | Om Birla (Lok Sabha Speaker), Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana CM), Arjun Ram Meghwal (Union Law Minister), Naveen Jindal (Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University and Member of Parliament), Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar (Founding Vice-Chancellor, JGU). |
| Museum's Educational Purpose | Democratizing access to India's Constitution, focusing on its evolution, historical debates, and role in shaping India's democracy. |
| Technological Integration | Museum incorporates AI-powered guided tours, interactive 3D exhibits, and advanced displays for a deeper understanding of the Constitution. Collaboration with IIT Madras for cutting-edge technology. |
| Constitution Day Lecture | Gopalkrishna Gandhi (former Governor of West Bengal) will deliver a Constitution Day Lecture on November 26, 2024, themed 'Giving to Ourselves' - The Constitution of India. |
| Sculptures in the Museum | 'We, The People of India' by Rajesh P. Subramanian (symbolizing unity in diversity); 'Echoes of Liberty' by Rahul Gautam (blending constitutional manuscripts with modern design). |
| Date of Constitution Adoption | The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into force on January 26, 1950. |
| Museum's Focus | Sections of the museum are dedicated to explaining the structure of the Constitution, the Constituent Assembly, and the architects like Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, with a focus on the principles of liberty, justice, equality, and fraternity. |
| Constitution Gardens | Part of the museum, featuring sculptures that visually represent the principles of the Constitution, inspired by India's geographical diversity and unifying vision. |
