What changes have been made to the Constitution since its adoption?

The Constitution has been amended many times to address new needs. Important changes include the addition of Fundamental Duties (added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976), the constitutional recognition of the Panchayati Raj system (by the 73rd Amendment in 1992), and the guarantee of the Right to Education (by the 86th Amendment in 2002). Such amendments show how the Constitution adapts to social and political developments.