Stone Carving — Key Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment introduced Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) into the Constitution, including Article 51A(f), which mandates citizens 'to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.'	While not directly amending a provision on stone carving, this amendment provided the constitutional bedrock for cultural preservation efforts. It elevated the safeguarding of heritage, including traditional crafts and monuments, to a fundamental duty of every citizen, thereby strengthening the legal and policy framework for cultural conservation in India.