CLEAN WATER, CLEAN RIGHTS: EXAMINING THE LEGAL IMPERATIVE OF SDG 6 IN INDIA (FOCUS: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION – GOAL 6)

AUTHOR – HARSH BHADANI, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, AMITY UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI

BEST CITATION – HARSH BHADANI, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN RIGHTS: EXAMINING THE LEGAL IMPERATIVE OF SDG 6 IN INDIA (FOCUS: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION – GOAL 6), INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (9) OF 2025, PG. 318-322, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

This article is published in the collaborated special issue of Amity Law School, Amity University, Mumbai and the Institute of Legal Education (ILE), titled “Emerging Trends in Law: Exploring Recent Developments and Reforms” (ISBN: 978-81-986345-1-1).

Abstract

Access to clean water and sanitation is not just a developmental goal, it is a fundamental human right. This article explores the legal dimensions of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) in the Indian context, analyzing how national laws, policies, and judicial interventions support the realization of universal access to safe water and sanitation. It critically examines the role of constitutional rights, environmental laws, and government schemes in advancing SDG 6, while highlighting existing challenges such as water pollution, inequitable access, and regulatory gaps. The paper underscores the need for stronger legal enforcement, inter-agency coordination, and community participation to meet the 2030 targets. By aligning legal frameworks with SDG 6, India can ensure not only improved public health and environmental sustainability but also uphold the dignity and rights of its citizens.