Contemporary India

and Education
 Unit :3

Indian constitutional
values on Education
Topic : fundamental duties
of citizens

Presented By
Abisha W. A.
Department of mathematics
Roll no: 5
 Introduction
Some of the duties are enlisted as
fundamental duties of every Indian citizens
as per the 42 'nd amendment to the
Constitution part IV A and article 51 A
 Definition:

The fundamental duties are defined as the

moral obligations of all citizens to help
promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold
the unity of India
Features of fundamental duties

To abide by the Constitution

and respect it's ideals and
institutions, the National Flag
and the National Anthem
To cherish and follow the nobles
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 value and preserve the rich
heritage of our composite culture
To promote harmony and
the spirit of common
brotherhood amongst all
the people of India
transcending religious
 To protect and improve the
natural environment including
forest lakes rivers and wildlife,
and to have compassion for
living creatures.
To develop the scientific tempor
humanism and the spirit of
inquiry and reform
To safeguard public property
and to abjure violence
 To provide opportunities for
education by the parent or
guardian to his child or a ward
between the ages 6 to 14 years as
the case may be
 Merits:
Being a citizen of india we have some moral
responsibilities and duties , we must respect our
national anthem and national flag

It's help to the citizens to discharge their duties

which are expected to be done by them

It's help to safeguard public property and pay

taxes with honesty etc

It is important to understand that the Democratic

system and the basic rights and duties of every
citizens
 Demerits:

This article doesn't contain many other

important duties for example the duty to
vote in election, paying tax on time etc

Many of the duties are not defined properly

and are ambiguous in nature
 Conclusion:

We have to know about every aspect

ofof fundamental duties and we can
clearly understand the need and
importance of fundamental duty.

The citizens of our country play a vital

role in achieving the basic aim of our
Constitution.
 Reference:

1.Nagarajan. K, sriram publishers-

contemporary India and Education

2. D.D.Basu- Constitution of India

3. https. //dojdoj.gov.in