| About Us |
| Relevance of Article 51A |
| Article 51 A became a part of the Indian Constitution on December 18, 1976 by virtue of the Constitutional (Forty Second) Amendment Act 1976. The new Part IVA titled FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES reads as under |
| Part IVA Fundamental Duties |
| Article 51A Fundamental duties |
| It shall be the duty of every citizen of India: |
| (a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; |
| (b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom; |
| (c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; |
| (d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; |
| (e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; |
| (f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; |
| (g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; |
| (h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; |
| (i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; |
| (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. |
| After 33 years of the introduction of this provision, a serious attempt is being made through establishment of a TRUST under the Indian Trusts Act 1882. This TRUST called Indian Centre for Social Transformation is established and operated as a No-loss No Profit entity. The Centre for Social Transformation will network with like minded individuals and institutions and work professionally to bring about continual improvement and enhancement of skills of individuals and efficiencies in organsiations. The main objective is to promote excellence in all spheres of human endeavour. This Centre for excellence will enter into Memorandum of Understanding with public and private entities to share best practices and knowledge so that the combined participation gives concrete shape to the noble ideas contained in Article 51A. This centre would aim to promote the pride and self respect of all India Citizens and help them to network with each other and with other citizens of like mindedness to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that India can constantly rise to higher levels of human endeavour and achievement. The Trust proposes to work for the good of the common weal and among its many activities proposes to set up a Centre for Excellence promoting good governance and best practices and professional manner of getting things done. |