Sustainable Development — Policy Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment introduced significant provisions related to environmental protection, directly impacting the constitutional basis for sustainable development in India. It inserted Article 48A into the Directive Principles of State Policy and Article 51A(g) into the Fundamental Duties.	Article 48A mandates the State to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife. Article 51A(g) makes it a fundamental duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment. These provisions provide a strong constitutional foundation for environmental governance and sustainable practices, making environmental protection a constitutional imperative for both the state and its citizens.