Constitutionalism for Sustainability

Constitutionalism for Sustainability: Rights, Resources and Remedies in India asks how the Constitution can serve as a living framework for a more just, inclusive and sustainable India. Bringing together 15 scholarly chapters, the volume examines constitutional values in relation to governance, public policy, social inclusion, tribal rights, gender justice, environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development. The book views the Constitution not merely as a legal document but as a dynamic instrument of social transformation and sustainable governance. It explores justice, equality, dignity, constitutional morality, participation, accountability, decentralisation and environmental responsibility, with perspectives on the Preamble, constitutional debates, Panchayati Raj, PESA, ecological constitutionalism, climate-smart governance and natural-resource management. Published in the context of 75 years of India's constitutional journey, the volume offers timely insights into how constitutional principles can address twenty-first-century challenges. About the Editors Prof. (Dr.) Shyam T. Shirsath is Senior Professor & Head, Department of Public Administration and Public Policy, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Formerly Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, he has guided 16 Ph.D. and 29 M.Phil. scholars. He has authored/edited 26 books and published 63 research articles. Dr. Jyoti Subhash Dhayagude is Professor in the same department. A PG gold medallist and first-attempt SET qualifier, she has over 23 years of teaching and research experience and 50+ publications. Her research interests include local self-government, rural development, women’s leadership, administrative reforms, and population policy and implementation.