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Constitutional Awareness
मेरा देश, मेरा कर्तव्य
We are putting the Fundamental Duties in the hands of young people, so they know what it means to be a responsible citizen of India.
Know your duties. Become responsible. Stand up for your rights.
Duties first. Then rights.
The idea
Know your duties. Then stand up for your rights.
If we know our duties, we become responsible citizens. And responsible citizens are the ones who can stand up for their rights, with confidence and with dignity.
That is why we give young people a copy of the Fundamental Duties of India, printed from Article 51A of the Constitution.
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Know
Read and understand the Fundamental Duties of India.
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Become responsible
Knowing our duties makes us responsible citizens of India.
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Stand up for rights
Responsible citizens can stand up for their rights.
The campaign so far
One copy at a time
- 11 Fundamental Duties in Article 51A of the Constitution
- 100 Copies of the Fundamental Duties given to youth
- Varanasi Where the campaign is running today
What every citizen owes
The 11 Fundamental Duties
Set out in Article 51A of the Constitution of India. Here they are in plain words.
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Respect the Constitution
Abide by it and respect its ideals, its institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
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Honour the freedom struggle
Cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired India’s fight for freedom.
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Protect India’s unity
Uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
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Defend the nation
Defend the country and render national service when called upon.
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Live in harmony
Promote brotherhood among all Indians and give up practices that insult the dignity of women.
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Preserve our heritage
Value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
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Care for nature
Protect and improve the natural environment and show compassion for living creatures.
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Think and question
Develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
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Safeguard public property
Protect public property and give up violence.
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Strive for excellence
Aim for excellence in individual and collective activity, so the nation rises.
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Educate every child
Parents and guardians give their child, between six and fourteen years of age, opportunities for education.
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Get the booklet
Ask for copies for your school, college or youth group.
Request copies
A plain-language summary of Article 51A. The booklet carries the full text.
From the field
Where the copies are going
Young people receiving, reading and talking about their duties.
[Photo: copy handover]
[Video: youth talk]
[Photo: youth with the booklet]
[Photo: group reading]
Be part of it
Put a copy in a young person’s hands
Three ways to help a young person know their duties.
Volunteer
Hand out copies and talk to young people about their duties, in your area or online.
Become a volunteerRequest copies
Schools, colleges and youth groups can ask for copies for their students.
Write to usWhat are the Fundamental Duties?
They are a list of duties for every citizen of India, set out in Article 51A of the Constitution.
How many Fundamental Duties are there?
There are eleven.
Why do you speak about duties before rights?
We believe that when we know our duties we become responsible citizens, and responsible citizens can stand up for their rights.
Who receives a copy?
Young people. [Add how copies are shared: schools, colleges, community events.]
Can my school, college or youth group get copies?
Write to us through the Contact page and tell us about your group. Our team will get back to you.
How can I help?
You can sponsor copies, volunteer, or share the campaign. Just ₹251 a month also funds a child’s learning.
Constitutional Awareness
Know your duties. Stand up for your rights.
Help us put the Fundamental Duties in the hands of every young person we can reach.
LIFE IS NOT ABOUT ACHIEVING SOMETHING, IT'S ABOUT GIVING SOMETHING.