Hydrogen Energy — Tech Evolutions

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment inserted Article 48A into the Directive Principles of State Policy, which mandates that 'The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.' It also added Article 51A(g) as a Fundamental Duty, obliging every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment.	These additions provide the constitutional foundation for environmental protection and sustainable development in India. They serve as the guiding principles for government policies, including those promoting clean energy technologies like hydrogen, to mitigate pollution and ensure ecological balance. From a UPSC perspective, this amendment is crucial for understanding the legal imperative behind India's climate action and green energy initiatives.