Question

What is Public Welfare State?

Hint:

Link “welfare state” with DPSP, progressive taxation and rights-based schemes (health, education, social security).

Answer 1

It pursues distributive justice and economic security via universal or targeted programmes—health care, education, pensions, food security, unemployment relief and housing. In India, the Constitution’s Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy guide the State to build a welfare order ensuring equality, human dignity and opportunities for all (≈55 words).