Environment Related SDGs — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment inserted Article 48A (Directive Principle of State Policy) and Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty) into the Indian Constitution, explicitly mandating the State and citizens, respectively, to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. This was a pivotal step in constitutionally recognizing environmental protection.	Provided a constitutional foundation for environmental governance in India, influencing subsequent legislation and judicial interpretations. It elevated environmental protection to a constitutional directive and a fundamental duty, aligning with the broader goals of sustainable development.

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