Fundamental Duties
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and
institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;
To cherish and follow the noble ideas which inspired
our national struggle for freedom;
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity
of India;
To defend the country and render national service when
called upon to do so;
To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood
amongst all the people of India transending religious, linguistic and regional
or sectional diversities;to renounce practices deregatory to the dignity
of women;
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite
culture;
To protect and improve the natural environment including
forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living
creatures;
To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the
spirit of enquiry and reform;
To safegaurd public property and to abjure violence;
To strive towards excellenc in all spheres of individual
and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher
levels of endeavour and achievement. |