About the Programme
“The Ideological Foundations of the Indian State (IFIS 2026)” is a specially designed academic programme that seeks to examine the philosophical, normative, and constitutional ideas that shape the Indian State beyond its formal institutional structure.
While the Constitution of India is often approached as a legal and structural document, this programme invites participants to engage with it at a deeper level — as a living constitutional philosophy that defines not only how the State functions, but also what kind of society it seeks to create.
The programme will explore the core ideological commitments embedded within the Indian constitutional order, including:
- Socialism
- Secularism
- Democracy
- Justice
- Liberty
- Equality
- Fraternity
- Welfare Constitutionalism
Its objective is to cultivate constitutional depth, analytical maturity, and philosophical clarity among participants by encouraging them to move beyond surface-level constitutional understanding and engage with the Constitution as a moral, political, and transformative project.
Programme Modules
The programme will unfold through seven carefully designed modules, each examining a foundational dimension of constitutional philosophy and the Preamble:
- Module I: Why Ideology Matters in a Constitution
- Module II: Socialism in the Indian Constitutional Framework
- Module III: Secularism in the Indian Constitutional Framework
- Module IV: Indian Secularism and Western Secularism – A Comparative Constitutional Inquiry
- Module V: Democratic Socialism and Marxist Socialism
- Module VI: Welfare State Philosophy and the Directive Principles of State Policy
- Module VII: The Integrated Philosophy of the Indian State
Program Details
- Start Date: 28 March 2026 onwards
- Mode: Online (Interactive Sessions)
- Class Duration: Minimum 1 hour 30 minutes per session
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand the philosophical foundations of constitutional law.
- Learn how constitutional values shape rights, governance, and institutions.
- Develop critical thinking skills in constitutional interpretation.
- Gain insights beneficial for legal research, UPSC preparation, and judiciary examinations.
Who should Attend?
This programme is ideal for:
- Law students
- UPSC aspirants
- Judiciary aspirants
- Researchers and academicians
- Students of political science and public policy
- Anyone interested in constitutional studies and public law
Benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Engage in high-level constitutional discussions
- Learn through interactive conceptual sessions rather than rote methods
- Become part of I.E.R.L.’s growing academic and research-oriented learning community
Registration Process
- No Registration Fee
- No Application Forms
Simply join the official WhatsApp group to complete your registration and receive program updates. The WhatsApp joining link is available at the end of the post.
Send your basic academic introduction and clearly mention that you wish to join the programme.
Contact Details
+91 9233505456 (CISDR – I.E.R.L Administrative Number)
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