Directive Principles of State Policy

Definition

Application of the principles contained in this Part

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

Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State

Equal justice and free legal aid

Organisation of village panchayats

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

Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief

Living wage, etc., for workers

Participation of workers in management of industries

Promotion of co-operative societies

Uniform civil code for the citizens

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

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

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

Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry

Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life

Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance

Separation of judiciary from executive

Promotion of international peace and security