Environment & Ecology·Environmental Laws
India and SDGs — Environmental Laws
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added Article 48A to the Constitution, making protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife a constitutional duty of the state | Provided constitutional foundation for environmental protection measures that directly support multiple SDGs including SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) |
| 86th Amendment | 2002 | Made education a fundamental right under Article 21A for children aged 6-14 years and added Article 51A(k) making it a fundamental duty of parents to provide education | Strengthened the legal framework for achieving SDG 4 (Quality Education) by making elementary education a justiciable right and creating corresponding duties |