Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India - The Constitution of India 2024 (English Version)↗
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Article 38: State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
Directs the State to promote welfare by securing a social order informed by justice and reducing inequalities.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 38 guides the State toward social, economic, and political justice.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps understand welfare policies and inequality-reduction goals.
- Used in civic discussions about inclusive development.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Guides public policy toward fairness and welfare.
- Supports constitutional arguments for reducing inequality.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A welfare programme is justified as reducing inequality.
- A policy debate focuses on social and economic justice.
Citizen note
Learning note
Directive Principles are not directly enforceable like Fundamental Rights, but they are fundamental in governance.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 38 is a core welfare-state DPSP.
- It is useful for Mains answers on social justice.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.