Directive Principles are generally classified into three categories based on their ideological sources. Socialist principles aim to promote social and economic equality by reducing concentration of wealth and ensuring fair distribution of resources. Gandhian principles reflect values such as village self-governance, promotion of cottage industries, and moral upliftment of society. Liberal-intellectual principles focus on legal and administrative reforms, including uniform civil code and separation of judiciary from executive. This classification helps understand the broader objectives of DPSPs and highlights their role in shaping a balanced and inclusive governance framework.