summary of all Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution — Articles 36 to 51 — in a simple and organized format

 Here is a summary of all Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution — Articles 36 to 51 — in a simple and organized format:

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🏛️ Directive Principles of State Policy – Summary (Articles 36–51)

Article	Subject	Purpose / Directive
36	Definition of "State"	Same as in Part III (Fundamental Rights)
37	Application of DPSPs	Not enforceable by courts, but fundamental to governance
38	Social order & justice	Promote social, economic, political justice and reduce inequality
39	Principles of economic justice	Equal livelihood, fair wealth distribution, prevent exploitation
39A	Equal justice & free legal aid	Ensure legal aid for poor and equal justice
40	Organization of village panchayats	Promote local self-government through Panchayati Raj
41	Right to work, education, and public assistance	Assist those in unemployment, old age, sickness, and disability
42	Just & humane work conditions, maternity relief	Ensure worker rights and maternity benefits
43	Living wage and worker welfare	Provide living wage, decent life, and cultural/leisure opportunities
43A	Participation of workers in industries	Workers should have a say in industrial management
44	Uniform Civil Code (UCC)	One law for all citizens in personal matters
45	Early childhood care and education	Care and education for children below 6 years
46	Promotion of SCs, STs, and weaker sections	Support their education and economic interests
47	Public health and prohibition of intoxicants	Raise nutrition and health, ban harmful alcohol and drugs
48	Agriculture and animal husbandry	Use scientific methods; prohibit cow slaughter
48A	Environment, forests, and wildlife	Protect and improve the environment
49	Protection of monuments	Save heritage sites, culture, and historic places
50	Separation of judiciary from executive	Ensure independent judiciary
51	International peace and cooperation	Promote global peace, respect for international law, and settle disputes peacefully

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📌 Key Points About DPSPs

• Found in Part IV, Articles 36 to 51

• Based on Irish Constitution (and some on Gandhian principles)

• Not enforceable by courts, but State is morally and politically bound

• Aim to build a welfare state: Justice, equality, liberty, and dignity

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