Do you agree with the statement that “it is not clear why in a poor developing country, certain basic socio-economic rights were relegated to the section on Directive Principles rather than made an integral feature of our Fundamental Rights”? Give reasons for your answer. What do you think are the possible reasons for putting socio-economic rights in the section on Directive Principles?
Yes, it is correct that the socio-economic rights were relegated to the section on Directive Principles rather than made an integral feature of our Fundamental Rights.
A country like India which is developing and 50% of the population is underprivileged and are devoid of basic amenities, hence it becomes necessary for the government to fulfil the potential of Human resources. It is essential that the socio-economic conditions are met, and all groups have equal opportunities.
The probable reasons for including these socio-economic rights were put under Directive principles are:
1. For a newly formed country India, it was difficult to accumulate massive resources and fulfil the human development.
2. Making Socio Economic Rights Fundamental Rights would have put burden on the government.
3. Several policies and norms were already made with planned development for the upliftment of the society.