Various committees of the Constituent Assembly played a crucial role in drafting the Indian Constitution by examining key issues including union powers, fundamental rights, minorities and governance structures.

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• The Constituent Assembly created several committees to address complex constitutional matters such as union powers, provincial governance, minority rights and drafting the framework of India’s Constitution.

• Eight major committees were established to examine the most significant constitutional issues, while several minor committees assisted by studying specialized administrative and procedural matters.

• Jawaharlal Nehru chaired the Union Powers Committee, Union Constitution Committee and States Committee, focusing on the structure and authority of the central government.

• Dr Rajendra Prasad led the Rules of Procedure Committee and Steering Committee, which guided the functioning and coordination of the Constituent Assembly’s proceedings.

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel chaired the Provincial Constitution Committee and the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas.

• The Drafting Committee was established on 29 August 1947 under the chairmanship of Dr B R Ambedkar to prepare the final draft of the Constitution.

• The Drafting Committee originally had seven members including N Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar, K M Munshi and Syed Mohammad Saadullah.

• Several minor committees such as the Finance and Staff Committee, House Committee and Credentials Committee handled administrative, financial and procedural aspects of the Assembly.