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(c) to render compulsory service as and when the State so requires,

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(d) to protect and preserve public property.

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Part-4

Directive Principles, Policies and Obligations of the State

49. To be g uiding principles : (1) The directive principles , policies and obligations

set forth in this Part shall be the guiding principles for the governance of the

State .

(2) The S tate shall mobilize, or cause to be mobilized, means a nd

resources, as required, to implement the principles , policies and obligations set

forth in this Part.

50. Directive p rinciples : (1) The political objective of the State shall be to establish

a public welfare sy stem of governance, by establishing a just system in all

aspects of the national life through the rule of law, values and norms of

fundamental rights and human rights, gender equality, proportional inclusion,

participation and social justice, while at the same time protecting the life,

property , equality and liberties of the people, in keeping with the vitality of

freedom , sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Nepal, and to

consolidate a federal democratic republic an system of governance in order to

ensure an atmosphere conducive to the enjoyment of the fruits of democracy,

while at the same time maintaining the relations between the Federal Units on

the basis of cooperative federalism and incorporating the principle of

proporti onal partic ipation in the system of governance on the basis of local

autonomy and decentralization.

(2) The social and cultural objective of the State shall be to build a

civilized and egalitarian society by eliminating all forms of discrimination,

exploitation and i njustice on the grounds of religion, culture, tradition, usage ,

custom, practice or on any other similar grounds, to develop social , cultural

values founded on national pride, democracy, pro-people , respect of labour ,

entrepreneurship, discipline, dignity and harmony , and to consolidate the

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national unity by maintaining social cohesion, solidarity and harmony, while

recognizing cultural diversity.

(3) The economic objective of the State shall be to achieve a

sustainable economic development , while achieving rapid economic growth , by

way of maximum mobilization of the available means and resources through

participation and development of public , private and cooperatives , and to

develop a socialism -oriented independent and prosperous economy while

making the national economy independent, self -reliant and progressive in order

to build an exploitation free society by abolishing economic inequality through

equitable distribution of the gains.

(4) The State shall direct its international relations toward s

enhancing the dignity of the nation in the world community by maintaining

international relations on the basis of sovereign equality, while safeguarding

the freedom , sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and national

interest of Nepal.

51. Policies of the State : The State shall pursue the following policies:

(a) Policies relating to n ational unity and national security :

(1) to keep intact the national unity , while p rotecting the freedom,

sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Nepal,

(2) to promote the national unity while developing mutual

cooperative relations between the Federal U nits by maintaining

mutual cohesion, harmony and solidarity between various castes,

tribes, relig ions, languages , cultures and communities,

(3) to maintain law and order by developing a national security

system,

(4) to guarantee the overall human security system,

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(5) to make all security organs , including the Nepal A rmy, Nepal

Police and Armed Police Force Nepal , com petent, strong,

professional, inclusive and accountable to the people, on the

basis of national security policies,

(6) to make and keep the citizens ready and competent to serve the

nation as and when necessary,

(7) to make proper use, in nations' interest, of the knowledge, skills

and experiences of former public employees including former

employees, military and police.

(b) Policies rela ting to political and governance system of State :

(1) to guarantee the best interests and prosperity of the people

through economic, social and cultural transformations, while

safeguarding, consolidating and developing political

achievements,

(2) to maintain rule of law by protecting and promoti ng human

rights,

(3) to implement international treaties, agreements to which Nepal is

a party,

(4) to guarantee good governance by ensuring the equal and easy

access of the people to the services and facilities delivered by the

State, while making public administration fair, competent,

impartial, transparent, free from corruption, accountable and

participat ory,

(5) to make necessary provisions to make mass media fair, healthy,

impartial, decent, responsible and professional,

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(6) to develop and expand harmonious and cooperative relations

between the Federal Units by way of sharing of responsibilities,

resourc es and administration between them.

(c) Relating to s ocial and cultural t ransformation :

(1) to build the society founded on cordial social relations by

developing a healthy and civilized culture,

(2) to carrying out studies, research works, excavation and

dissemination for the protection, promotion and development of

ancient, archaeological and cultural heritages,

(3) to make community development through enhancement of local

public participation , by pro moting and mobilizing the creativity

of local communities in social, cultural and se rvice -oriented

works,

(4) to focus on the development of arts, literature and music which