This document summarizes the key principles found in the Directive Principles of State Policy section of the Indian constitution. It divides the principles into three categories: socialist, Gandhian, and liberal intellectual. Under socialist principles, it outlines articles related to justice, livelihood, equal pay, child welfare, legal aid, unemployment assistance, education, working conditions, and public health. Gandhian principles reference local self-governance, cottage industries, and prohibiting intoxicants and cattle slaughter. Liberal intellectual principles cover a uniform civil code, education, wildlife/environment, historical sites, an independent judiciary, and international peace.

1. Dr.S.ANTONY VINOLYA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN HISTORY
V.O.C.COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
THOOTHUKUDI.

2. DIRECTIVE
PRINCIPLES OF
STATE POLICY

3. Inspired by the Constitution
of Ireland, French Revolution
in Human Rights in
declaration, American
freedom declaration and
Gandhian principles

4. Three Categories:
1.Socialistic Directives
2.Gandhian Directives
3.Liberal Intellectual Directives

5. Socialist Principles
• Article 38 :Social, Political and
Economic ,Justice
• Article 39 :Principles of Policy- Right to adequate means
of livelihood for all citizens
• Equal Pay for equal work for men and women
• Opportunities for the healthy development of
children

6. • Article 39A :Equal justice and Free
legal aid
• Article 41:Welfare Government – In
cases of unemployment , old age
and disablement:
• Right to work
• Right to Education

7. • Article 42: Securing Just and
humane work and maternity relief
• Article 43:Secure a living wage, a decent standard
of living and social and cultural opportunities for
all workers
• Article 47:Nutrition , Standard of
living and Public Health

8. Gandhian Principles
Article 40:Organise Village panchayats
and powers and authority to enable
them to functions as units of self
government.
Article 43:Promote cottage
industries on an individual or
co-operation basis in rural
areas.
Article 47:Prohibit the consumption
of intoxicating drinks and drugs
which are injurious health.

9. Article 48:Prohibit the slaughter of cows , calves and
other draught cattle and to improve their breeds.

10. Liberal Intellectual Principles
Article 44
• Uniform civil
code for all
citizens
Article 45
• Education for
All(Age 6 to
14) within 10
years.
Article
48(A)
• Wild life
protection
and
environment

11. Article 49
• Protect
monuments
and historical
places which
have national
importance
Article 50
• Separate
judiciary from
the executive
Article 51
• Promote
international
peace and
security
• Respect for
international
Law

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