Climate Change — Tech Evolutions

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment inserted Article 48A (Directive Principle of State Policy) and Article 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty) into the Constitution. Article 48A mandates the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Article 51A(g) imposes a duty on every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment. These provisions laid the constitutional foundation for environmental protection in India.	Provided a strong constitutional basis for environmental governance, enabling the enactment of subsequent environmental laws and policies, including those addressing climate change. It shifted environmental protection from a mere administrative concern to a constitutional imperative, influencing judicial interpretations and public awareness.