The Directive Principles constitute a very comprehensive social, economic and political programme for a modern and welfare state.These principles emphasises that the State shall try to promote welfare of people by providing them basic facilities like shelter, food and clothing.Unlike Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are non-\xa0binding\xa0in nature which means they are not enforceable by the courts for their violation.However, the Constitution itself declares that ‘these principles are fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duly of the state to apply these principles in making laws’. Hence, they impose a moral obligation on the state authorities for their implementation.

The Directive Principles of State Policy can be defined as guidelines that are to be followed by the government in the governance of the country. These principles help in giving directions and instructions to legislators and government authorities to keep in mind while implementing policies. These are not a substitute for laws of the country. These principles contain lofty ideas, deep human thought, belief and knowledge. They cannot be found in any other Constitution apart from India and Ireland.