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Socialist Principles in India’s Directive Principles of State Policy

March 27, 2024 382 0

Introduction

Socialist principles derived from Directive Principles Of State Policy advocate for establishing an egalitarian society where the state plays a proactive role in promoting social and economic welfare, including equitable distribution of resources, promoting the welfare of marginalized sections of society, and ensuring decent living standards for all citizens. 

While these principles are not legally enforceable by courts, they serve as moral and political guidelines for the government to shape policies and legislation in line with the overarching goal of achieving a socialist society.

The following articles from directive principles that represent the Socialist philosophy.

Article 38
  • Promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order permeated by justice-social, economic and political.
  • To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities (Added by 44th Amendment).
Article 39 The state shall direct its policies towards securing:

  1. Adequate means of livelihood for its citizens, men and women equally.
  2. That the ownership and control of material resources of the community are so distributed as best to serve the common good.
  3. That the operation of the economic system doesn’t result in the concentration of wealth and means of production. [UPSC 2021]
  4. Equal pay for equal work for men and women.
  5. Preservation of health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse.
  6. Opportunity for the healthy development of children and the protection of childhood and youth against moral and material development. (42nd CAA, 1976).
Article 39A To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (42nd CAA, 1976).
Article 41 Right to work, education, and public assistance in the event of unemployment, old age, or sickness.
Article 42 Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
Article 43 To secure a living wage, decent standards of life, social and cultural opportunities for all workers.
Article 43A Take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (42nd CAA, 1976).
Article 47 To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of the people & to improve public health.
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987:

  • Section 12: Free legal services (Art.39A). It is available to Women and children, Members of SC/ST (Legal Services Authority does not mention OBCs while providing free legal services), Industrial workmen, Victims of mass disaster, violence, flood, drought, earthquakes, industrial disaster, Disabled persons, Persons in custody, Persons whose annual income does not exceed  1 lakh or as prescribed by the State Government, Victims of trafficking in human beings or beggars, the income ceiling limit for Transgender is Rs. 2,00,000 and Senior Citizens (Not all senior citizens are eligible for free legal services, it depends on the rules framed by the respective state governments, which can prescribe income limits).

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Conclusion

  • Socialist principles serve as aspirational goals rather than legally enforceable mandates; they provide a framework for the government to formulate policies and enact legislation that promotes social and economic equity. 
  • By emphasizing the importance of socialism, the DPSP seeks to create a more egalitarian society where every individual has access to necessities and opportunities for socio-economic advancement, thus contributing to the overarching goal of building a more inclusive and equitable nation.
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