Quick Reference: Meaning of “State” for DPSP
In this Part, “the State” has the same meaning as in Part III.
Quick Reference: DPSP are guidelines, not enforceable in court
The provisions contained in this Part shall not be enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply them in making laws.
Quick Reference: Promote welfare and justice
The State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order in which justice—social, economic, and political—shall inform all institutions of the national life.
Quick Reference: Equal distribution, adequate livelihood, prevent concentration of wealth
The State shall direct its policy towards securing: adequate means of livelihood, equal pay for equal work, prevention of concentration of wealth, and protection of children and youth against exploitation.
Quick Reference: Local self-government in villages
The State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with powers to function as units of self-government.
Quick Reference: Promote work, education, and social security
The State shall make provisions for securing the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement.
Quick Reference: Fair work conditions, maternity benefits
The State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.
Quick Reference: Living wage, decent standard of life
The State shall endeavor to secure, by suitable legislation or economic organization, a living wage, a decent standard of life, and conditions of work ensuring a dignified life for all workers.
Quick Reference: Promote uniform personal laws
The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
Quick Reference: Early childhood care and education
The State shall endeavor to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
Quick Reference: Protect and promote SC/ST interests
The State shall promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections and protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
Quick Reference: Improve nutrition, living standards, and health
The State shall regard raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties.
Quick Reference: Promote agriculture and animal welfare
The State shall endeavor to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and take steps to preserve and improve cattle breeds.
Quick Reference: Environmental protection
The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife of the country.
Quick Reference: Preserve national heritage
The State shall protect every monument or place or object of national importance declared by the Government.
Quick Reference: Independent judiciary
The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
Quick Reference: Promote peace, respect for international law, and treaty obligations
The State shall endeavor to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honorable relations between nations, foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.