The 42^nd amendment act inserted Article 51A following the constitution of Japan, based on the recommendation of Swaranshigh committee.

It shall be duty of every citizen of India:

Article 51A (a): To abide by the constitution and respect its ideals and the institutions, the National Flag, the National Anthem.

Article 51A(b): To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our National Struggle for freedom.

Article 51A(c): To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

Article 51A(d): Define the country and render National service when called up to do so.

Article 51A(e): To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all the people of India,  transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities to renounces practices, derogatory to the dignity of women.

Article 51A(f): To value and preserve to rich heritage of our composite culture.

Article 51A(g): To protect and improve the natural environment including forest, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion living creatures.

Article 51A(h): To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reforms

Article 51A(i): To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

Article 51A(j): To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of Endeavour and achievement.

Article 51A(k): Inserted 86^th amendment act 2002, who is a parent/guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child one as the case may be what between age of 6-14years.