The Directive Principles are guidelines to be followed by the government in the governance of the country. Explain with one example each, government schemes under the following heads:

(a) Social Equality and Justice

(b) Economic Welfare

(c) Foreign Policy.

(a) The government implemented many schemes to ensure 'Social Equality and Justice'. One of them is: The Right to Education Act.

1. The Right to Education Act has made it mandatory for every child between the ages of 6-14 to be provided free education in all government and government aided schools.
2. The Act also requires all private schools to reserve 25 per cent of seats for the children belonging to economically weaker sections of the society as a part of the public-private partnership plan.

(b) One of the schemes implemented by the government to ensure Economic Welfare of the people is: Pradhan Mantri Samaan Nidhi Yojana

1. Under this scheme, small and marginalised farmers (SMFs) are given Rs. 6000 per year in three instalments of Rs. 2000 each, which is transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme.
2. The scheme aims to help SMFs in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields and thereby augment their income.
3. The scheme will also help protect the farmers from falling in the clutches of money lenders.

(c) India follows the policy of non-alignment and peaceful co-existence.

1. This policy reflects India's directive to promote international peace and security.
2. In order to promote international peace and security India is opposed to colonialism and racialism and has helped many countries to win their freedom. India supported the cause of South Africa against Apartheid.