Polity Chapters

1. Evolution of Indian Constitution2. Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution3. Different Sources of the Indian Constitution4. Important Articles of the Constitution5. Important Amendments of the Constitution6. Some Special features of the Indian Constitution7. Federal and Unitary features of the Indian Union8. The Preamble9. Lapse of Paramountcy10. Integration and Merger of Indian States11. The Union and its Territories12. Reorganization of States13. Citizenship14. Fundamental Rights15. Directive Principles of State Policy16. Fundamental Duties17. Procedure of Amending the Constitution18. Executive of the Union19. The Parliament of India20. President of India21. Vice President22. Prime Minister23. Council of Ministers24. Lok Sabha25. Rajya Sabha26. Vidhan Sabha27. Vidhan Parishad28. Governor29. Chief Minister30. State Council of Ministers31. The Parliament of India32. NITI Aayog33. Executive of the States34. Special Position of J and K35. Panchayats36. Municipalities37. The Supreme Court38. The High Court39. Inter-State Council40. Finance Commission41. Planning Commission42. National Development Council43. National Integration Council44. Inter State Relations45. Emergency Provisions46. Public Service Commissions47. Election48. Delimitation Commission of India49. The Official Languages50. National Symbols51. Glossary of Constitutional Terms

Directive Principles of State Policy

“Directive Principles guide the State in making laws and policies aimed at establishing social and economic democracy.”

Introduction

The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) of the Indian Constitution. They set out the goals the State should strive to achieve for the welfare of its citizens.

Classification

  • Economic Principles: Equal pay for equal work, living wage, prohibition of child labour, promotion of cottage industries.
  • Social Principles: Protection of children, youth, and aged, free legal aid, organization of village panchayats.
  • Political Principles: Promotion of international peace and security, separation of judiciary from executive.
  • Environmental Principles: Protection and improvement of environment, forests, and wildlife.

Importance

Though non-justiciable, Directive Principles are fundamental in governance, guiding the State in policy formulation to build a just society.

Previous Year Questions

  • HSSC 2019: Are Directive Principles enforceable by courts?
  • No, they are non-justiciable.
  • SSC JE 2018: Under which part of the Constitution are Directive Principles mentioned?
  • Part IV (Articles 36 to 51)
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