Classification of DPSP

Classification of Directive Principles of State Policy [Art. 36 - Art. 51]

Principles may be classified under several groups :-

    I.        Directives in the nature of ideals of the State

1)      The State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order permeated by social, economic and political justice. [Art. 38]

2)      The State shall endeavour to secure just and human conditions of work, a living wage, a decent standard of living and social and cultural opportunities for all workers. [Art. 43]

3)      The State shall endeavour to raise the level of nutrition and standard of living and to improve public health. [Art. 47]

4)      The State shall direct its policy towards securing equitable distribution of material resources of the community and prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production. [Art. 39(b) - 39(c)]

5)      The State shall endeavour to promote international peace and amity. [Art. 51]

 II.        Directives shaping the policy of the State

1)      To establish economic democracy and justice by securing certain economic rights.

2)      To secure a uniform civil code for the citizens. [Art. 44]

3)      To provide free and compulsory primary education. [Art. 45]

4)      To prohibit consumption of liquor and intoxicating drugs except for medical purpose. [Art. 47]

5)      To develop cottage industries. [Art. 43]

6)      To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern lines. [Art. 48]

7)      To prevent slaughter of useful cattle i.e. cow, calves and other milch and draught cattle. [Art. 48]

8)      To organise village panchayats as units of self govt. [Art. 40]

9)      To promote educational and economic interests of weaker sections and to protect them from social injustice. [Art. 46]

10)  To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forest and wildlife. [Art. 48A]

11)  To protect and maintain places of historic and artistic interest. [Art. 49]

12)  To separate the judiciary from the executive. [Art. 50]

III.        Non-justiciable rights of citizen

1)      Right to adequate means of livelihood. [Art. 39(a)]

2)      Right of both sexes to equal pay for equal work. [Art. 39(d)]

3)      Right against economic exploitation. [Art. 39(a) - 39(f)]

4)      Right of children and the young to be protected against exploitation and to opportunities for healthy development, consonant with freedom and dignity. [Art.39(f)]

5)      Right to equal justice and free legal aid. [Art. 39A]

6)      Right to work. [Art. 41]

7)      Right to public assistance in case of unemployment, old ages, sickness and other cases of undeserved want. [Art. 41]

8)      Right to humane condition of work and maternity relief. [Art. 42]

9)      Right to a living wage and condition of work ensuring decent standard of life for workers. [Art. 43]

10)  Right of workers to participate in management of industries. [Art. 43A]

11)  Right of children to free and compulsory education. [Art. 45]