Green Economy Initiatives — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	Added Article 48A as a Directive Principle of State Policy, mandating the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Also added Article 51A(g) as a Fundamental Duty, making environmental protection a citizen's responsibility.	Provided constitutional foundation for environmental legislation and green economy initiatives. Enabled the development of comprehensive environmental laws and policies, including the Environment Protection Act 1986 and subsequent green economy frameworks like NAPCC.