Zoroastrianism — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	Inserted the word 'secular' into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. This amendment formally enshrined secularism as a constitutional value, reinforcing the state's commitment to treating all religions equally and protecting the rights of religious minorities, including Zoroastrians.	Strengthened the constitutional framework for religious freedom and minority rights, providing a stronger legal basis for the Parsi community to practice their faith without state interference and to be treated equitably alongside other religious groups.
93rd Amendment	2005	Enabled the state to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in matters of admission to educational institutions, including private unaided institutions, except for minority educational institutions referred to in Article 30(1).	While primarily focused on reservations, this amendment explicitly reaffirmed the special status and protection granted to minority educational institutions under Article 30(1). This is significant for the Parsi community, as it ensures their right to establish and administer their own educational institutions, which are crucial for preserving their culture and identity, remains untouched by broader reservation policies.