The preamble of the Indian Constitution is an introductory statement adopted on November 26, 1949. It outlines the Constitution’s source, core values, and goals. It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic and promises justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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• Adopted on November 26, 1949, in the Constituent Assembly
• Serves as the Constitution’s guiding statement of values
• Declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic
• Promises justice: social, economic, and political
• Ensures liberty: thought, expression, belief, faith, worship
• Guarantees equality: status and opportunity for all citizens
• Promotes fraternity: unity, integrity, individual dignity
• Source of power declared as “We, the People of India”
• Reflects Constitution’s purpose, philosophy, vision
• Part of foundational study for civil service aspirants