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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Why did the framers of the Constitution not establish a welfare state in India in 1949? What steps did they take to help future governments to achieve the goal of a welfare state?
Solution
- Reason for Delay in Welfare State:
- India faced poverty, illiteracy, and underdevelopment after independence.
- Immediate implementation was impractical in 1949.
- Steps taken by Framers:
- Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP): Provided guidelines for achieving socio-economic justice.
- Focus on Social Justice: Encouraged equal pay, education, and prevention of wealth concentration.
- Fundamental Rights: Ensured equality and protection from discrimination.
- Framework for Gradual Development: Allowed governments to implement welfare policies progressively.
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