Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Labor Rights and Social Security — Amendments

Updated 19 Oct 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd1976Inserted Article 43A, directing the State to take steps through legislation or other means to secure workers’ participation in management of industrial undertakings, establishments and organisations.Adds a specific constitutional policy direction concerning labour participation. As a Directive Principle it does not by itself create an immediately enforceable individual management seat or replace the applicable labour-law and institutional arrangements.