Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments

Malnutrition Combat Programs — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
97th Amendment2011Added cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(c) and included Part IXB dealing with cooperative societies. While not directly related to nutrition, this amendment strengthened community-based approaches that support nutrition programs through cooperative farming and food distribution systems.Enhanced legal framework for cooperative societies that play a crucial role in food production, distribution, and community nutrition programs