Fundamental Duties – Article 51A: Origin, Importance, and Swaran Singh Committee Report

Fundamental Duties – Article 51A: Origin, Importance, and Swaran Singh Committee Report

Fundamental Duties – Article 51A “We all know our rights — like the Right to Education and Right to Freedom. But do you think we also have some duties toward our country?” “Yes! Just like we have rights, we also have duties — these are called Fundamental Duties in our Constitution.” Fundamental Duties are the moral and constitutional responsibilities of every Indian citizen to help the nation grow, stay united, and be peaceful. “They remind us what we should do as good citizens — not because someone forces us, but because it’s our duty to our country.” Let me give one simple example: 🌳 Example 1 – Anu Anu says: “I have the Right to live in a clean and healthy environment.” (Article 21 – Right to Life) ✅ True. But Anu throws chocolate wrappers and plastic bottles on the road. 🚫 She is not doing her Fundamental Duty to protect the environment (Article 51A(g)). If everyone does this, our streets, water, and air will become dirty — and everyone’s health (Right to Life) will suffer. 👉 Lesson: If we…