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The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines in the Indian Constitution aimed at establishing economic and social democracy, outlined in Part IV from Articles 36 to 51. They are categorized into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles, each promoting various aspects of social welfare, justice, and individual rights. Notably, these principles are not enforceable by law but serve as a framework for government policies and actions.

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The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines in the Indian Constitution aimed at establishing economic and social democracy, outlined in Part IV from Articles 36 to 51. They are categorized into Socialistic, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual principles, each promoting various aspects of social welfare, justice, and individual rights. Notably, these principles are not enforceable by law but serve as a framework for government policies and actions.

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Directive Principles of State Policy


What are the Directive Principles of State Policy?
• They are ‘instrument of instructions’ which seek to establish economic and social
democracy in the country.
• These are ideals that lay the foundation of formulation policies and laws.

Where are they mentioned?


• They are mentioned in Part IV of the constitution from Article 36 to 51.
• They are inspired by the Irish Constitution.

Types of Directive Principles of State Policy


Directive Principles of State Policy are generally divided into three types –
I. Socialistic Principles
II. Gandhian Principles
III. Liberal-Intellectual Principles

I. Socialistic Principles –
These principles lay down the foundation of socialistic values in policies and laws and set
a path towards a welfare state. These are as follows-
• Article 38- It deals with promoting the welfare of the people by securing a social order
permeated by justice.
• Article 39- To secure Right to adequate means of livelihood, Minimising accumulation
of wealth and equitable distribution of resources, and healthy development of children
• Article 39A- It deals with the promotion of equal justice and free legal aid to the poor
• Article 41 – It secures citizens right to work, right to public assistance and right to
education.
• Article 42 – It deals with provisions for just and humane conditions of work and
maternity relief.
• Article 43- It deals with a decent standard of living by securing living wage and social
and cultural opportunities for all workers.
• Article 43A – It deals with the inclusion of workers in management of industries.
• Article 47- It deals with the improvement of public health by raising the level of
nutrition and the standard of living.

II. Gandhian Principles:


These principles are based on the ideology of Gandhiji for a welfare state.

• Article 40- It focuses on the organisation of village panchayats and to strengthen self-
government units.
• Article 43- It deals with the promotion of cottage industries at an individual or
cooperate level.
• Article 43B- It deals with the promotion of voluntary formation, autonomous
functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
• Article 46- It deals with the protection of educational and economic interests of
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.
• Article 47- It focuses on prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and
drugs which are injurious to health.
• Article 48- It deals with prohibition of the slaughter of cows, calves and draught cattle
and to improve their breeds.

III. Liberal Intellectual Principles:

These principles reflect the ideology of liberalism.


• Article 44 – It emphasises on implementation of a uniform civil code for all citizens
throughout the country

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• Article 45- It deals with duties regarding early childhood care and education for all
children until they complete the age of six years
• Article 48- To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific
lines
• Article 48A- For the protection and safeguarding forest and wildlife
• Article 49- To protect monuments, places, and objects of artistic or historic interest
which are declared to be of national importance
• Article 50- It mentions separation of judiciary and executive
• Article 51- To promote international peace and security, foster respect for
international laws and treaty obligations and encourage settlement of international
disputes by arbitration
Important facts about DPSPs:
• DPSPs are not justiciable.
• Act as ‘Instrument of Instructions’ for states.
• They serve as a crucial test for the performance of the government.
• They act as a philosopher and friends in its legislative and executive acts.
• They are the positive obligations of the state towards the citizens.
• Four new DPSPs were added though 42nd constitutional amendment act, these are
as follow-

a) Article39 – secure opportunities for the healthy development of children


b) Article 39A- Equal justice and free legal aid
c) Article 43A – secure participation of workers in the management of industries
d) Article 48A- protection of forests and wildlife
• 44th constitutional amendment act, 1978 added one new Directive Principle of
State Policy which is as follow-
Article 38- to minimise the inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities
• The 86th constitutional amendment act, 2002 change the subject matter of Article
45 and under this article made provision for early childhood care and education for all
children below 6 years of age.
• The 97th constitutional amendment act, 2011 added new DPSP which is as follow-
o Article 43B- to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic
control and professional management of co-operative societies

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