Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy (36–51)
Article 46: Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections
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Study this article inDirective Principles of State Policy →46. Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.—The State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.
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- Article 44Uniform civil code for the citizens
- Article 45Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
- Article 47Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
- Article 48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry