A year-long campaign to make the Indian Constitution accessible to all

There is something about reading the Preamble to children that makes even the most disillusioned feel a rush of hope. Moreover, you can demand accountability from political leaders, elected representatives, and government functionaries,” says Vinita Gursahani Singh, managing trustee of ‘We, The People Abhiyan’, an initiative focused on constitutional awareness and a key organiser of this campaign. By 2024, HDMS aims for people across all 763 districts to see this crucial document as a guide to navigate their lives as citizens, which will be “an important marker historically”. For instance, it was the main instrument for Constitution literacy in Kollam, which is the first Constitution literate district.” Ram Pappu, Programme Director of Mission Samriddhi, a social impact enterprise supported by the Polaris Foundation, which is funding this campaign, calls it a “mindset transformation initiative.” To turn the wheels of change, it’s important for people to identify their rights and understand how to use them. For instance, in the game, ‘Constitution Connect’—an activity planned for the upcoming phases—people learn to link their issues such as lack of proper schools to the rights guaranteed in the Constitution.