The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51 . The DPSPs are a comprehensive set of directions to the modern state in social, economic and political spheres. The principles emphasise that the state shall try to promote welfare of people. Though these are non-binding in nature yet the Constitution declares them as fundamental principles in the governance of the country. The Directive Principles were borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland. These principles were described as 'novel features' of the Constitution.