International Principles

♤ India has also been actively co-operating with the U.N. to promote international peace and security. (Article 51)

The above steps on the part of the central and state governments indicate that many Directive Principles of State Policy have been implemented. However, still there is a long way to go to achieve all of them in full. For instance:-

♤ The concentration of wealth has increased. (India’s top 1% holds close to half of the country’s total wealth, Credit Suisse’s Global Wealth Databook 2014).

♤ Although the school enrollment has almost reached universal, the high dropout rate (60 lakh students are out of school with 77 percent in rural areas) and quality of education remains an area of concern.

♤ PRI suffers from the lacunae of Funds, Functions and Functionaries.

♤ Women labour force participation rate have come down to 32 percent (ILO global employment trends report 2013).

There are many hindrances in the non-implementation of Directive Principles of State Policy.

The main reasons are:

♤ Limited material resources.

♤ Lack of political will,

♤ Lack of awareness and organized action on the part of the people.

Though much has been achieved but still there is a long way to go to accomplish this objective of a welfare state. The DPSP have long shaped the policy making in India and will continue to do so, as the principles enshrined are fundamental in nature. The recent enactment of right to education, Housing for All scheme, Mission Indradhanush etc. showcase the vigils of the state to abide by the DPSP.