[1] It was founded in 1940 to promote the political and social empowerment of women in India.

Currently Alka Lamba heads the All India Mahila Congress as its president appointed on 5 January 2024.

[3] The AIMC consists of the card–holding women members of the Indian National Congress which elects the executive committee and state president of each of the PMCCs.

[4][failed verification] In October 2015 Nagma, who was previously a film actress, was appointed to the office General Secretary.

In August 2021, Netta D'Souza was appointed its Acting National President.