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Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a living wage for workers?
Article 41
Article 43
Article 45
Article 39
Article 43
Article 43 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the State shall endeavor to secure, by suitable legislation or economic organization, a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life, and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities for all workers. It is a vital Directive Principle of State Policy aimed at ensuring socio-economic justice for the labor force.
Article 43 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the State shall endeavor to secure, by suitable legislation or economic organization, a living wage, conditions of work ensuring a decent standard of life, and full enjoyment of leisure and social and cultural opportunities for all workers. It is a vital Directive Principle of State Policy aimed at ensuring socio-economic justice for the labor force.
Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51) enshrines the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are fundamental in the governance of the country.
Article 43 specifically focuses on the socio-economic welfare of workers, including the promotion of cottage industries in rural areas.
Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable in nature, meaning they cannot be enforced by any court.
The concept of a 'living wage' goes beyond a 'minimum wage' by aiming to provide for basic needs, health, education, and some social security.
Article 41 directs the State to secure the right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement.
Article 45 (as amended by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002) mandates early childhood care and education for children until they complete the age of six years.
Article 39 provides for certain principles of policy to be followed by the State, focusing on adequate means of livelihood, equitable distribution of material resources, and prevention of concentration of wealth.
Option B (Article 43) is the correct provision for living wages, whereas others pertain to distinct welfare directives.
B is correct тАФ Article 43 of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a living wage and decent working conditions for all workers.
When studying DPSP, link Article 43 to Article 43A (Participation of workers in management of industries, added by 42nd Amendment) as both directly impact labor rights in competitive exams.