NPT and India — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Constitutional Framework for Nuclear Policy	1948-ongoing	While no specific constitutional amendment addresses nuclear policy, Article 253 provides the framework for implementing international treaties and agreements. The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and subsequent amendments have governed India's nuclear program development and international nuclear agreements.	Established legal foundation for India's nuclear program and its approach to international nuclear agreements, including the decision to remain outside NPT framework while engaging in civilian nuclear cooperation through bilateral agreements.