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None should forget that each citizen has
With such a rich heritage and backdrop, Our Constitution –
harbinger of social revolution and progress also incorporates a pious obligation to pay back to one’s
motherland by striving towards excellence
few fundamental duties. Like respect to the Constitution,

its ideals and institution, noble ideas of freedom struggle, in all spheres of individual and collective
activities so that nation constantly rises to
defence of the nation, fraternity, cultural diversity, women,
composite culture, environment, bio-diversity, public higher levels of endeavor and achievement
property, education are the pious obligation for the citizens
to comply with. and achievement [Article (51-A(j)]. Reference of our rich
Respecting the Constitution, national institutions, culture, as stated earlier, may certainly serve a better
national flag, national anthem certainly creates a sense of reminder. Scientific temper, humanism, spirit of inquiry and
belongingness in an individual. Respect of government reform [Article(51-A(h)] are the keys to individual as well as
institutions and offices by the people may certainly infuse a societal progress.

fresh vigour in the individuals serving in government sector. Religion is certainly part and parcel of Indian life. However,
Whereas the people have been granted numerous rights logical thinking to curb superstitions and avoiding livelihood
which impose obligations on the part of the government to depend on others has never been a trait of Indian life.
officials to work with sense of accountability, at the same Humanitarian approaches and tolerance whereas runs
time, government officials, public servants should also treat through the Indian social fabric, it can never be imagined in any
themselves as trustees of public faith. Individuals working other part of the world. Nonetheless, all these constitutional
in the government sector are not alien. They are also the words will prove futile, if we the citizens of India, the ultimate

citizens of India. They should also be sensitive to the concern bearers of sovereignty do not confirm their behavior to the
of the public and must adhere to the norms of transparency, standards set in the Constitution. These pious obligations – to
responsiveness and accountability. preserve environment for future generations, handing over a
None should forget that each citizen has a pious obligation clean universe, clean India, incredible India (Shresth Bharat)
to pay back to one’s motherland by striving towards with excellence in our contribution need to be imprinted at our
excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities hearts it we wish to be treated kindly by posterity.
so that nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor Jai Hind.

Prof R.K. Kohli is the Vice Chancellor Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. An
internationally acclaimed Ecologist, he is the role model in the higher education

sector with more than 41 years of experience in teaching & research

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