Greenhouse Gases — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment inserted Article 48A into the Directive Principles of State Policy, mandating the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. It also added Article 51A(g) as a Fundamental Duty, obliging every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment. These provisions provide the constitutional basis for environmental protection laws and policies in India, including those related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.	Provided a strong constitutional foundation for environmental governance in India, enabling the formulation of policies and laws to address pollution, deforestation, and climate change. It underscores the state's and citizens' responsibility towards environmental stewardship, indirectly supporting efforts to mitigate GHG emissions.

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