Fundamental Duties

Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution lists the Fundamental Duties, which are a set of moral, ethical, and civic duties. On the advice of the Swaran Singh Committee, these tasks were added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976. The Fundamental Duties are not punishable by law, which means that people can’t go to jail for not doing them, but they are important for the country and its people. As of September 2021, when I last checked, there are 11 Fundamental Duties. Here’s what they are:

1.To follow the Constitution and honor its ideas and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.

2.To hold on to and follow the good ideas that led to the fight for freedom.

3.To keep and protect India’s independence, unity, and wholeness.

4.To protect the country and do national service when asked to.

5.To encourage peace and a sense of brotherhood among all the people of India, regardless of their religion, language, area, or section.

6.To appreciate and protect the country’s rich cultural history.

7.To protect and improve the natural world, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to care about all living things.

8.To create a scientific mind, a sense of humanity, and the desire to learn and change.

9.To protect public goods and not get into fights.

10.To aim for excellence in all activities, both individually and as a group, so that the country can reach higher levels of success and glory.

11.To give a child or ward between the ages of six and fourteen the chance to go to school.

These “Fundamental Duties” are meant to make people feel responsible and loyal to their country and to help build a society that works well for everyone. It is important to note that citizens are not legally required to do these things, but they are seen as important for India’s general progress as a democratic country.