Fundamental duties refer to a set of moral and civic responsibilities that are expected from every citizen of India. These duties were added to the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile Soviet Union. The fundamental duties are enshrined in Part IV-A of the Constitution and are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by law. However, they serve as a reminder to the citizens to uphold the ideals and values of the country and promote a sense of patriotism and social consciousness.

The ten fundamental duties of every Indian citizen are as follows:
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
To cherish and follow the noble ideals that inspired the freedom struggle.
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 promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India, transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities.
To value and preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture.
To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.
To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
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.
All citizens of India, irrespective of their religion, caste, gender, or social status, are expected to abide by these fundamental duties and contribute towards the growth and progress of the country.