Which part of the Constitution contains Article 46?

Article 46 is in Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy).

Part IV · Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 46: Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections

Q: What does Article 46 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 46 deals with 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.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 46

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.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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