Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Educational Development — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added 'education' to the Concurrent List (Entry 25 of List III), enabling both central and state governments to legislate on education. This amendment significantly impacted minority education by allowing central intervention in educational matters. | Enabled the central government to formulate national education policies and schemes affecting minority institutions, leading to greater standardization but also concerns about central control over minority educational autonomy. |