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 Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizens

The Indian Constitution was formulated incrementally, offering a functional framework that encompasses the rights, authorities, practices, processes, and obligations of the government. It also lays forth fundamental obligations and rights that citizens are required to uphold, accordingly.

The Swaran Singh committee, which Indira Gandhi formed shortly after the imposition of a national emergency, recommended adding the fundamental obligations to the constitution, and it did so in 1976. The 42nd Amendment, which includes the essential obligations under the Indian Constitution, was one of the modifications made by the government to the Constitution. Another amendment was made to the Preamble.

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However, under Article 51A, Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution, the initial 10 obligations were raised to 11 by the 86th Amendment in 2002.

The 10 Fundamental duties are as follows:

1. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag, and the National Anthem.
2. To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the national struggle for freedom.
3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
4. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
5. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities.
6. To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country’s composite culture.
7. To protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
8. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
9. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
10. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.

The 11^th Fundamental duty which was added to this list is:

11. 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.

Citizens need to be aware of these duties and strive to fulfill them for the betterment of society and the nation. Fundamental duties serve as a source of protection for the liberty of the people.