Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Agricultural Production and Productivity — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife' to the Concurrent List, affecting agricultural practices and productivity through environmental regulations.Created framework for balancing agricultural productivity with environmental protection, leading to regulations on pesticide use, water management, and sustainable farming practices.