Fundamental Duties

Why Fundamental Duties matter?

Every citizen plays a key role in building a New India. Everyone performing their duties, even mechanically, would pave the way for a better neighborhood, better society, and ultimately, a better country.

The idea of citizenship has acquired a new meaning, content and purpose in the democratic world. While emphasizing on rights, it very important that one is also sincere about his or her duties towards the society at large and the country.

Since ancient times, people in India have had a tradition of performing their duties. Since time immemorial, an individual’s kartavya — the performance of one’s duties towards society, his/her country and his/her parents — was emphasised. However, Modern civilisations do not offer many inducements for the performance of duties.

Fundamental Duties

To oblige with the Indian Constitution and respect the National Anthem and Flag
To cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired the national struggle for freedom
To protect the integrity, sovereignty, and unity 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 the 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 inquiry
To safeguard all public property
To strive towards excellence in all genres of individual and collective activities
To provide opportunities for education to children between 6-14 years of age, and duty as parents to ensure that such opportunities are being awarded to their child.

Fundamental Duties must serve as a constant reminder of national goals as well as inculcate a profound sense of social responsibility. It is only through the fulfillment of duties, that we can live life to our truest potential and help lead nation towards prosperity. In fact, democracy cannot establish deep roots in society until the citizens don’t complement fundamental rights with their fundamental duties. True nationalism is one where one follows the fundamental duty to its truest sense rather than showcasing false notion of nationalism.