Question

What is the objective of Directive Principles of State Policy as contained in Part IV of the Constitution?

Answer 1

The objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy, as contained in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) of the Indian Constitution, is to establish a welfare state in India and ensure social, economic, and political justice for all citizens.

These principles aim to:

• Promote the welfare of the people by securing a just social order.
• Minimise inequalities in income, status, and opportunities.
• Guide the State in formulating policies that ensure fair distribution of resources, equal pay for equal work, protection of workers, promotion of education, and care for the weaker sections.
• Lay down the foundation for economic and social democracy, complementing the Fundamental Rights which ensure political democracy.