Explanation:

Background:

• The source of the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is the Spanish Constitution from which it came in the Irish Constitution.
• The concept of DPSP emerged from Article 45 of the Irish Constitution.

Constitutional Provisions:

• Part IV of the Constitution of India (Article 36–51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP).
• Article 37 of the Indian Constitution States about the application of the Directive Principles.
• These principles aim at ensuring socio-economic justice to the people and establishing India as a Welfare State.

Fundamental Rights Vs DPSP:

• Unlike the Fundamental Rights (FRs), the scope of DPSP is limitless and it protects the rights of a citizen and work at a macro level.
• DPSP consists of all the ideals which the State should follow and keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws for the country.
• Directive Principles are affirmative directions on the other hand, Fundamental Rights are negative or prohibitive in nature because they put limitations on the State.
• The DPSP is not enforceable by law; it is non-justiciable.
• It is important to note that DPSP and FRs go hand in hand.
• DPSP is not subordinate to FRs.

Classification of Principles:
The Directive Principles are classified on the basis of their ideological source and objectives. These are Directives based on:

• Socialist Principles
• Gandhian Principles
• Liberal and Intellectual Principles