Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Climate Change — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added Article 48A to the Directive Principles 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 requiring citizens to protect and improve the natural environment. | Provided constitutional foundation for environmental protection and climate action in India, enabling subsequent environmental legislation and judicial interventions for environmental protection. |