Answer:

The Directive Principles of State Policy, although non-justiciable, lays down the principles, which are considered fundamental in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country. The DPSP draws its power from multiple sources (Irish Constitution) including Gandhian principles and the constitution framers enshrined many principles in order to establish a new social order in which justice – social, economic and political shall prevail.

Implementation of DPSP Socio-economic principles

♤ Land reforms and abolition of Zamindari System.

♤ National Commission for the Welfare of Women has been established.

♤ Ceiling has been placed on land and property to fix the limit of person’s holdings.

♤ The rules require that both men and women be paid equal wages for equal work.

♤ Schemes like MGNREGA (Right to work), SABLA, ICDS, National Social Assistance, Mid-day meal etc. are examples of state attempt to follow the principles embodied in the articles 39,41.