- These principles are based on Gandhian ideology used to represent the program of reconstruction enunciated by Gandhi during the national movement.
- This ideology contains Article 40, 43, 43B, 46, 47, 48.
Article 40
Organize village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government.
Article 43
Promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas.
Article 43B
- Promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
- 97th Amendment Act, 2011.
Article 46
Promote the educational and economic interests of SCs, STs and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation
Article 47
Prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health.
Article 48
Prohibit the slaughter of cows, calves and other milk animals and draught cattle and to improve their breeds.