Inspired by the Constitution of Ireland

Idea of Welfare stateDirective principles are guidelines-local, state and central governments.

Three categories1. Principles promoting economic

equality 2. Gandhian Principles3. General Principles

1. Principles promoting economic equality.

1) Fair and equitable distribution of wealth and material resources2) Adequate means of livelihood 3 ) Equal pay for equal work4) Right to work

5) Assistance for old , sick, Unemployed and disabled

6) Living wage for every worker

7) Decent standard of living

8) Protection of youth and children against exploitation.

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2) Gandhian Principles

1)Free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14

2)Cottage industries in villages

3)Prohibit slaughter of cows, cattle, modernize agriculture and animal husbandry.

Scheduled castes and tribes and weaker sections(reservations)

Improve level of nutrition and health

Prevent consumption of liquor and harmful drugs.

Village panchayats

General Principles Justice, environment, monuments and

foreign policy1. Promote international peace and security.

2. Maintain just and honourable relations with other countries.

3. Protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests

4. Protect national monuments, places and objects of national monuments.

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Survival of ‘The

Tiger’.

Fundamental rights-Justiciable

Directive principles-non-justiciable