Fundamental Rights in India and Directive Principles
Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties
MODULE - 2
Aspects of the
Constitution of India
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DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF
STATE POLICY AND
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
Notes
The Constitution of India aims to establish not only political democracy but also socioeconomic justice to the people to establish a welfare state. With this purpose in mind, our
Constitution lays down desirable principle and guidelines in Part IV. These provisions are known as the Directive Principle of State Policy. In this lesson we will study about Directive
Principles in detail.
It is a well-established saying that rights have significance only when enjoyed in consonance with the duties. Therefore, the Fundamental Duties were inserted in Article 51A of our
Constitution in 1976 by 42nd Amendment Act. In the original Constitution in 1950, there was no mention of these duties. It was expected that the citizens would fulfil their duties willingly. We will also learn about these duties in this lesson.
Objectives
After studying this lesson, you will be able to understand the meaning of Directive Principles of State Policy. classify the Directive Principles into four groups i.e. economic and social, Gandhian, administrative and those related to international peace. recognize the role of Directive Principles in promotion of universalisation of education, abolition of child labour and improving the status of women. explain the Directive Principles which provide the framework of welfare state to be realised in practice in India . describe that the Directive Principles aim at the establishment of economic and social democracy.
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MODULE - 2
Political Science
Aspects of the
Constitution of India
explain the role of government at different levels in implementing these principles. distinguish between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy. appreciate the content of Fundamental Duties. identify the Fundamental Duties
MODULE - 2
Aspects of the
Constitution of India
7
DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF
STATE POLICY AND
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
Notes
The Constitution of India aims to establish not only political democracy but also socioeconomic justice to the people to establish a welfare state. With this purpose in mind, our
Constitution lays down desirable principle and guidelines in Part IV. These provisions are known as the Directive Principle of State Policy. In this lesson we will study about Directive
Principles in detail.
It is a well-established saying that rights have significance only when enjoyed in consonance with the duties. Therefore, the Fundamental Duties were inserted in Article 51A of our
Constitution in 1976 by 42nd Amendment Act. In the original Constitution in 1950, there was no mention of these duties. It was expected that the citizens would fulfil their duties willingly. We will also learn about these duties in this lesson.
Objectives
After studying this lesson, you will be able to understand the meaning of Directive Principles of State Policy. classify the Directive Principles into four groups i.e. economic and social, Gandhian, administrative and those related to international peace. recognize the role of Directive Principles in promotion of universalisation of education, abolition of child labour and improving the status of women. explain the Directive Principles which provide the framework of welfare state to be realised in practice in India . describe that the Directive Principles aim at the establishment of economic and social democracy.
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MODULE - 2
Political Science
Aspects of the
Constitution of India
explain the role of government at different levels in implementing these principles. distinguish between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy. appreciate the content of Fundamental Duties. identify the Fundamental Duties