Part IV · Directive Principles of State Policy

• 36Definition
• 37Application of the principles contained in this Part
• 38State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
• 39Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
• 39AEqual justice and free legal aid
• 40Organisation of village panchayats
• 41Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases
• 42Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
• 43Living wage, etc, for workers
• 43AParticipation of workers in management of industries
• 44Uniform civil code for the citizens
• 45Provision for free and compulsory education for children
• 46Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections
• 47Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
• 48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
• 48AProtection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life
• 49Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
• 50Separation of judiciary from executive
• 51Promotion of international peace and security