Liberal-Intellectual Principles

The principles included in this category represent the ideology of liberalism. They direct the state:

1. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country (Article 44).

2. To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years9 (Article 45).

3. To organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines (Article 48).

4. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wild life10 (Article 48 A).

5. To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance (Article 49).

6. To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State (Article 50).

7. To promote international peace and security and maintain just and honourable relations between nations; to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and to encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration (Article 51).