Growth vs Development — Policy Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment Act	1976	This amendment significantly expanded the scope of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), reinforcing the state's commitment to social justice and environmental protection, which are integral to development. It added three new DPSPs: Article 39A (equal justice and free legal aid), Article 43A (participation of workers in the management of industries), and Article 48A (protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife).	These additions strengthened the constitutional mandate for inclusive development by emphasizing legal aid for the poor, worker empowerment, and environmental sustainability. They moved the state's role beyond mere economic growth to actively fostering social equity and ecological balance, aligning with modern development thinking.