Article
51A Fundamental duties
It shall be the duty of every citizen
of India -
(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its
ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National
Anthem;
(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which
inspired our national struggle for freedom;
(c) to uphold and
protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
(d) to
defend the country and render national service when called upon to do
so;
(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood
amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic
and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices
derogatory to the dignity of women;
(f) to value and preserve
the rich heritage of our composite culture;
(g) to protect and
improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and
wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures;
(h) to
develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and
reform;
(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure
violence;
(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of
individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly
rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.
Constitution India Fundamental Duties 2023 Implement the Charter in letter and spirit for progress, prosperity Annapurna Express
Are We Following Our Fundamental Rights & Duties? Rising Kashmir
EMBODIMENT OF CULTURE AND IDEALS ASSOCIATED WITH ... First India
60 scientists ask Govt of India to withdraw 'gag order' denying right ... SabrangIndia