Article 48A
Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life
Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy
The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country.
Amendment notes
- ¹Whole article: Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s. 10 (w.e.f. 3-1-1977).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
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