Directive Principles of State Policy

Articles Related to Directive Principles of State Policy at a Glance

Article No. Subject Matter

36. Definition of State

37. Application of the principles contained in this part

38. State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people

39. Certain principles of policy to be followed by the state

39 A. Equal justice and free legal aid 

40.Organisation of village panchayats 

41. Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases 

42. Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief 

43. Living wage. etc., for workers 

43 A. Participation of workers in management of industries 

43B. Promotion of co-operative societies 

44. Uniform civil code for the citizens 

45. Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years 

46. Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections 

47 .Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health

48. Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry 

48A.Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife 

49 . Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance 

50. Separation of judiciary from executive 

51. Promotion of international peace and security