SBIP...and to the Students

This is what I talked on to my teacher friends and to my students during the presentation. I presented on Fundamental Rights and Duties of an individual citizen and as an individual student. Mainly focused on their (students') roles, responsibilities and their rights as a student.
In these times of ever changing society, the trend of being civic-ally educated is fast losing its essence. So as to fresh all of them I did present on the following...

Fundamental Rights (Article 7)

What?

ü  HJ Laski, “are those conditions of life without which no man can be at the best.”

ü  Citizens + State = reciprocal relationship.

ü  Citizens get benefits from the State and enjoy certain rights, which are fundamental for the all-round development of an individual.

ü  They are known as Fundamental Rights.

ü  Fundamental Rights guarantees equality to all citizens without discrimination.

ü  These rights have been given in the Constitution and no government can violate or abolish them.

Classification of Fundamental Rights

Ø  Right to Equality (clauses 1,8,13 and 15)

Ø  Right to Freedom of Speech, Expression and Religion (clauses 2 and 3)

Ø  Right to Freedom of Property (clauses 9 and 10)

Ø  Right to Freedom of Media and Information (clauses 4 and 5)

Ø  Right to Freedom of Vote (clause 6)

Ø  Right to Justice (clauses 16,17,18 and 19)

Ø  Restrictions on Fundamental Rights (clause 20)

If the Fundamental Rights are denied to the citizens it can lead to discontent, inequality and religious and racial hatred.

Fundamental Duties (Article 8)

Ø  ‘Duty’ means a moral or legal obligation.

Ø  The duties rendered by citizens to the State for having given the rights for the fullest development of an individual.

Ø  Citizens must fulfill their obligations towards the State.

Classification of Fundamental Duties

Ø  Duty to Nation

Ø  Duty to Society

Ø  Duty to Humanity

Fundamental Duties have been enshrined in the Constitution:

v  To respect and not cause harm to others

Ø  To render help to the people and the nation during the times of natural calamities and emergencies.

Ø  To serve and defend the sovereignty of the nation and abide by all the Laws.

Relationship between Fundamental Rights and Duties

ü  Like the body and the soul – Rights and Duties are closely related – two sides of the same coin.

ü  The right of one related to the duty of the other.

ü  The State guarantees protection of the citizens’ enjoyment of his/her rights and it becomes their duty to serve the State.

What are your Fundamental Rights and Duties?

You have the Right to:

1. Education
2. Games and Sports
3. Hostel Facilities
4. Laboratory Facilities
5. Library and Internet Facilities
6. Safe Drinking Water
7. Safe Learning Environment
8. Mess and proper toilet
9. Information and Media
10. Medical Facilities

Your Duty as a Student?

Duty to School:

Ø  To preserve, protect and respect the culture and heritage

Ø  To respect the National Flag and National Anthem

Ø  To respect and abide by the School’s policy and guidelines.

Ø  To foster tolerance and mutual respect for all the students irrespective of religion, language or others.

Ø  To safeguard the school property and maintain the surroundings neat and clean- litter free school.

Ø  Not to torture or abuse your weaker friends.

Ø  To render help to the school, teachers and friends at all times and in times of need.

“Be a GOOD STUDENT not just a Student.” So you can grow up to become a GOOD Citizen not just a Citizen.”