Irrigation Infrastructure — Policy Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
N/A	N/A	While there isn't a direct constitutional amendment specifically for 'Irrigation Infrastructure' as a whole, the constitutional framework for water (Article 262, Entry 17 of State List, Entry 56 of Union List) has remained largely consistent. However, the interpretation and application of these provisions have evolved through judicial pronouncements and the enactment of specific laws like the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, and various national water policies.	The consistent constitutional framework places primary responsibility on states while allowing central intervention for inter-state rivers. This necessitates cooperative federalism for large-scale irrigation projects and dispute resolution. The absence of a direct amendment highlights the existing framework's adaptability but also points to the political complexities of bringing water into the Concurrent or Union List, despite calls for such a move to facilitate integrated national water management.