Constitutional overview
Part IV — Directive Principles of State Policy
Goals that guide the State toward social and economic justice.
Key ideas
- Welfare of the people
- Distribution of resources
- Uniform civil code
Articles on this desk
Art. 36 · DefinitionArt. 37 · Application of the principles contained in this PartArt. 38 · State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the peopleArt. 39 · Certain principles of policy to be followed by the StateArt. 40 · Organisation of village panchayatsArt. 44 · Uniform civil code for the citizensArt. 45 · Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six yearsArt. 50 · Separation of judiciary from executiveArt. 51 · Promotion of international peace and security