Directive Principles of State Policy
Principles promoting Economic Equality
General Principles
Ensure that the operation of the economic system does not concentrate on wealth and means of production
Tender age of children and the health and strength of workers must not be abused
Securing the ownership and control of the material resources of the community
Protect children against exploitation. Provide opportunities to develop the young in a healthy manner
Provide adequate means of livelihood to people
Ensure equal justice and free legal aid to its citizens
To minimise the inequalities in status, incomes, facilities, opportunities amongst individuals or groups
Make provisions to secure the right to work, to educate and to seek public assistants is case of unemployment, etc.
To secure a social order that promotes welfare
Provide just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief
Gandhian Principles
To organise village panchayats and give them enough power to manage their own affairs and function as units of self-government
Promote the growth of cottage industries in rural areas
Protect the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of society
Steps to prohibit the use of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are detrimental to one's health
Promote international peace and security
To maintain honorable relations with other countries
Respect international law and honor treaty obligations with other countries
Encourage settlement of international peace
Other Principles
Form a uniform civil code for all the citizens of the country
To protect and improve the environment; safeguard forests and wildlife
Protect and preserve monuments; places or objects of national importance
Take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive