The ideal of a 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is most explicitly enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), contained in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51). These principles are not enforceable by courts but lay down fundamental guidelines for the state to promote social and economic justice and establish a welfare state. Articles within the DPSP, such as Article 38 (State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people) and others promoting the right to work, education, public assistance, living wage, etc., directly reflect the commitment to a welfare state.
The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its :
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Directive Principles of State Policy (Significance and Utility of Directive Principles)
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Answer: B. Directive Principle's of State Policy
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