Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC emphasizes the constitutional foundations of India's governance, social policies, and the role of the judiciary in upholding these principles. The tension between economic policies (like 'ease of doing business') and social justice is a recurring theme in public discourse and policy-making.
The Constitution of India enshrines the principles of social justice and labour welfare, primarily through the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and certain Fundamental Rights. These provisions mandate the state to secure just and humane conditions of work, prohibit forced labour, and strive to reduce inequalities, forming a core part of the constitutional vision for a welfare state.