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== Characteristics ==

While debating on DPSP in the [[Constituent Assembly of India|Constituent Assembly]], [[B. R. Ambedkar|Dr. Ambedkar]] stated on 19 November 1948 as given below high lighting that the DPSP shall be the basis of future governance of the country:<ref name= animated>{{cite web |url=https://indiankanoon.org/doc/682692/ |title=Constituent Assembly of India – Volume VII |date=19 November 1948 |access-date=31 August 2017}}</ref>

While debating can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a [[welfare state]]. Though the Directive Principles are non-justiciable [[rights]] of the people but fundamental in the governance of the country, it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws per [[s:Constitution of India/Part IV|Article 37]]. Besides, all [[Executive (government)|executive agencies]] of union and states should also be guided by these principles.<ref name=State/> Even the [[judiciary]] has to keep them in mind in deciding cases.<ref>Tayal, B.B. & Jacob, A. (2005), ''Indian History, World Developments and Civics'', pg. A-39 to A-40</ref><ref>Sinha, Savita, Das, Supta & Rashmi, Neeraja (2005), ''Social Science – Part II'', pg. 29</ref>

{{Blockquote|text=''It is the intention of this Assembly that in future both the legislature and the executive should not merely pay lip service to these principles enacted in this part, but that they should be made the basis of all executive and legislative action that may be taken hereafter in the matter of the governance of the country.''}}

WhileDirective debatingPrinciples of State Policy aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a [[welfare state]]. Though the Directive Principles are non-justiciable [[rights]] of the people but fundamental in the governance of the country, it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws per [[s:Constitution of India/Part IV|Article 37]]. Besides, all [[Executive (government)|executive agencies]] of union and states should also be guided by these principles.<ref name=State/> Even the [[judiciary]] has to keep them in mind in deciding cases.<ref>Tayal, B.B. & Jacob, A. (2005), ''Indian History, World Developments and Civics'', pg. A-39 to A-40</ref><ref>Sinha, Savita, Das, Supta & Rashmi, Neeraja (2005), ''Social Science – Part II'', pg. 29</ref>

An existing policy in line with DPSP can not be reversed, however it can be expanded further in line with DPSP. The policy changes applicable under DPSP shall not be reversible unless the applicable DPSP is deleted by constitutional amendment (ex. prohibition implemented once in a state can not be repealed later as long as it is part of DPSP).

==Directives==