What does Article 48A of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 48A deals with protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life. The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 48A?

Article 48A is in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy).

Has Article 48A been amended?

Yes. Article 48A was changed by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

Part IV · Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 48A: Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 48A

The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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Amendment history

Changed by: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s. 10 (w.e.f. 3-1-1977).

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