Directive Principles of State Policy Classification

Presented by: Roman Saini

Introduction

• Mnemonics can help improve memory but are complementary, not a substitution for studying.
• Helpful in remembering stories or mnemonics during exams to improve recall.
• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) classified for academic convenience into three parts:
  1. Socialist
  2. Gandhian
  3. Liberal Intellectual
• Abbreviated as SGL for simplicity.
• Located in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, Articles 36-51.

Socialist Principles

• Article 38: Justice (social, economic, political)
• Article 39: Free legal aid and equal opportunities
• Article 41: Right to education and work
• Article 42: Humane conditions for work, maternity relief
• Article 43: Living wage, decent standard of life
• Article 43A: Worker participation in industry management
• Article 47: Nutrition and public health

Mnemonic Story

• Imagine a factory owner exploiting workers:
  • Lawyers fight for free legal aid to deliver justice.
  • Overworked workers in poor conditions → lack of humane conditions and low wage.
  • No union allowed → workers lack participation in management.
  • Health issues → poor nutrition and public health.
  • Children can't attend school → right to education affected.
  • Pregnant wives can't access hospital → maternity relief is absent.

Article 39 Breakdown:

• LDC goes to PHC: LDC = Livelihood, Distribution, Concentration of wealth; PHC = Primary Health Center:
  • L: Adequate means of livelihood for all citizens.
  • D: Distribution of material resources.
  • C: Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production.
• P: Equal pay for equal work.
• H: Preservation of health and strength of workers and children.
• C: Development opportunities for children.

Gandhian Principles

• Key Aspects: Village, Panchayat, Cottage Industry, Cooperative Societies, Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Prohibition of Drugs/Alcohol, Cows and Cattle Slaughter

Mnemonic Story

• Imagine a village with a panchayat:
  • People live in cottages.
  • Formed "Amul Co." → cooperative society, cow milk production.
  • No discrimination → promotion of scheduled castes/tribes.
  • Alcohol is prohibited.
  • Village panchayat is run by Mahatma Gandhi.

Liberal Intellectual Principles

• JPCEMENT:
  • J: Judiciary separated from Executive.
  • P: Peace and security (international).
  • C: Civil code (Uniform Civil Code).
  • E: Early Childhood Care and Education (less than 6 years).
  • M: Modernization of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.
  • E: Environmental Protection.
  • N: Protection of monuments and historical sites of national importance.
  • T: Promotion of international peace and security.

Usage of Mnemonic: JPCEMENT

• Differentiate liberal intellectual principles from socialist or Gandhian principles.
• Filter out options in MCQs.

Conclusion

• Recap of mnemonic stories and their significance.
• Mnemonics as aids to remembering key principles and preparing for exams.
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