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Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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Topics in Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

1

Understanding Directive Principles of State Policy

  • DPSP are guidelines for the government to establish a welfare state.
  • They are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution (Articles 36–51).
  • They are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced in court.
2

Classification of Directive Principles

  • DPSP are classified into three categories: Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual.
  • Socialist Principles focus on economic equality and workers' rights.
  • Gandhian Principles emphasize village self-governance, cottage industries, and prohibition.
3

Implementation and Impact of DPSP

  • Zamindari abolition and land reforms were done to ensure equitable land distribution.
  • Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) was set up for economic planning.
  • Labour laws like Minimum Wages Act and Maternity Benefit Act protect workers.
4

Fundamental Duties

  • Added by the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
  • Mentioned in Article 51A (Part IVA).
  • There are 11 Fundamental Duties for citizens.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Directive Principles of State Policy

Fundamental RightsSocialist PrinciplesGandhian PrinciplesLiberal-Intellectual PrinciplesImplementation of Directive PrinciplesCriticism of Directive PrinciplesRelationship with Fundamental RightsFundamental Duties

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