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Fundamental Rights and Duties
added during 86th Amendment in the year 2002.
These are constitutional duties, which are not enforceable by should serve as a constant reminder of
our national goals as well as inculcate,
the law; however a court might interfere while arbitrating on any
in all of us, a profound sense of social
matter. Thus, the idea behind the inclusion was to highlight the
responsibilities of the citizens in return for Fundamental Rights, responsibility.
which he/she enjoys. The idea of the Fundamental Duties was
taken from Russian Constitution.
7. To improve and protect the natural surroundings including
Fundamental Duties rivers, lakes, wild life and forests and to have sympathy for all

1. To abide by our constitution and to respect its institutions living creatures
ideals, our National Anthem as well as our National Flag 8. Developing scientific temperament, humanism as well as the
2. To follow and cherish the gracious ideals that inspired our strength of mind reform and enquire

freedom struggle 9. To protect all kinds of public property in addition to renouncing
3. To protect and advocate India’s sovereignty, integrity and violence of any kind
unity— it is among the greatest national duties of any Indian 10.Striving towards the superiority in all areas of collective and
citizen. individual activity for the development of our nation
4. To protect the country as well as deliver national service 11.During 86th Amendment of the constitution in the year 2002,
while called upon Right to Free and Compulsory Education for children in the
5. To endorse harmony along with the spirit of brotherhood age group 6-14 was added with the addition of Article 21A.

among citizens of India ignoring religious, regional, sectional Conclusion
or linguistic diversities; renouncing those practices which can Fundamental Rights and Duties should serve as a constant
hurt the dignity of any women reminder of our national goals as well as inculcate, in all of us,
6. To protect the prosperous tradition and customs of our a profound sense of social responsibility. It is only through the
culture —cultural heritage of India is among the richest and fulfillment of our duties and using our rights in the most earnest
the noblest way, that we can live life to our truest potential and help lead our
nation towards prosperity and development.

Ms Draupadi Ghimiray, a Padma Shri awardee, is a social activist.
She founded Sikkim Viklang Sahayata Samiti (SVSS) for the benefit of the

disabled people of Sikkim.

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