In 1946, as the nation stood on the brink of independence, 299 people were entrusted to set the rules of new India – a country with freedom, justice and equality. They argued, debated and dreamt aloud as they framed the Constitution of India.

Among them were fifteen extraordinary women. They came from villages and cities, from royal households and humble homes. Teachers, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and even rebels – they carried into the Constituent Assembly the voices of women and the hope of generations to come. Ammu Swaminathan fought for the rights of widows. Begum Aizaz Rasul defended the rights of the powerless. Dakshayani Velayudhan spoke up for marginalized communities. Hansa Mehta ensured the world would speak of 'all human beings' and not just men.

We, the Women of India celebrates these remarkable women – their life stories, their struggles and their fierce belief in equality. Their legacy is not just history; it is the voice that still inspires India to become the nation they once dreamed of.

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