Chapter 9 | Directive Principles of State Policy | UPSC Indian Polity Podcast

Описание: 🎙 The UPSC Podcast | Indian Polity Series
📚 Episode: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)

In this episode, we explore one of the most inspiring and dynamic parts of the Indian Constitution — the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV, Articles 36–51). DPSPs represent the vision of the Founding Fathers for building a welfare state and ensuring social and economic justice in India.

In this episode, we cover:
🔹 Historical background – influence of the Irish Constitution and other sources
🔹 Philosophy and significance of DPSPs in Indian democracy
🔹 Classification of DPSPs – Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual
🔹 Key provisions – like Article 39 (economic justice), Article 43 (living wage), Article 44 (Uniform Civil Code), and Article 48A (environment protection)
🔹 Relationship between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs – conflict and harmony
🔹 Landmark Supreme Court judgments – Champakam Dorairajan (1951), Kesavananda Bharati (1973), Minerva Mills (1980)
🔹 Relevance of DPSPs in present-day governance and public policy formulation

This episode is designed to help UPSC aspirants gain a clear conceptual understanding of DPSPs — a topic that bridges constitutional philosophy, governance, and social justice. Ideal for UPSC Prelims, Mains (GS Paper II), and Polity Optional preparation.

🎧 Listen now to understand how DPSPs guide the State’s responsibilities and shape India’s path toward welfare and equality.

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