Support To Learn: Fundamental Duties

Sunday, 13 October 2019

The Fundamental Duties of citizens were listed under Part IV-A (Article51A) of the Constitution were introduced by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
They are added on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee that was constituted by Indira Gandhi in 1975.
The idea has been taken from the former Soviet Constitution, now even Russia doesn’t have them.
Originally ten duties were added to Article 51A.
The Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86th Amendment in 2002.

To abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and the National Anthem.
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired the national struggle for freedom.
To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
To defend the country and perform national services if and when the country requires.
To promote the spirit of harmony and brotherhood amongst all people of India and renounce any practices that are derogatory to women.
To cherish and preserve the rich national heritage of our composite culture.
To protect and improve the natural environment including lakes, wildlife, rivers, forests, etc.
To develop scientific temper, humanism and spirit of enquiry.
To safeguard all public property.
To strive towards excellence in all genres of individual and collective activities
To provide opportunities of education to the children between 6-14 years of age and parents to ensure that such opportunities are being awarded to their child.

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