Food Security and Nutrition — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment added new Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) and strengthened the existing ones, emphasizing the state's role in social and economic justice. While not directly amending a 'food security' article, it reinforced the spirit of welfare and social equity that underpins the state's obligation to ensure food and nutritional security.	It broadened the scope of state responsibility towards social welfare, indirectly strengthening the constitutional basis for policies aimed at improving living standards and nutrition, aligning with Article 47. It underscored the importance of DPSPs in governance.
86th Amendment Act	2002	This amendment made education a fundamental right (Article 21A) and also amended Article 45 and Article 51A. While primarily focused on education, it has indirect implications for nutrition, particularly for children, as school feeding programs like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme are linked to educational outcomes.	By making education a fundamental right, it implicitly supports programs that ensure children's attendance and well-being, including school feeding programs, which directly contribute to their nutritional status and overall development. A well-nourished child is better able to learn.