DPSP- Socialist Principles

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Article 38

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The State shall strive to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order by ensuring social, economic and political justice and by minimising inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities

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Articles 39

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The State shall in particular, direct its policies towards securing:

• Right to an adequate means of livelihood to all the citizens.

• The ownership and control of material resources shall be organised in a manner to serve the common good.

• The State shall avoid concentration of wealth in a few hands.

• Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

• The protection of the strength and health of the workers.

• Childhood and youth shall not be exploited.

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Article 41

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To secure the right to work, to education and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness and disability.

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Article 42

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The State shall make provisions for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief.

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Article 43

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The State shall endeavour to secure to all workers a living wage and a decent standard of life.

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Article 43A

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The State shall take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.

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Article 47

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To raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living of people and to improve public health.