According to Article 51 A, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India:
- To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
- To cherish and follow the noble ideals 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 transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory 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 wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures
- To develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
- To safeguard public property and abjure violence
- To strive toward excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement
- A parent or guardian must provide opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years
While the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles lay down what the State must do for its citizens, the Fundamental duties describe that the citizens must do for the State.
- To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
- To cherish and follow the noble ideals 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 transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory 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 wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures
- To develop a scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
- To safeguard public property and abjure violence
- To strive toward excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement
- A parent or guardian must provide opportunities for education to his child, or as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years
While the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles lay down what the State must do for its citizens, the Fundamental duties describe that the citizens must do for the State.
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