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NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME(NSS)

MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

ACTION PLAN

Action Plan for Celebration of ‘’ on 26th November, 2019 and subsequent activities culminating in Dr. on 14th April, 2020 is given as under:

S.No. Activities Month 1 26th November – Constitution Day ProgrammeReading of the Preamble of the Constitution in all the NSS units/schools/colleges/universities. (The Preamble of the Constitution is enclosed) The Preamble in local languages maybe used for reading in NSS units/schools and colleges. November – 26th,2019 26 November – Awareness Campaign focused on citizens duties including Fundamental Duties as enshrined in the Indian Constitution (Article 51A is attached) NSS rallies, Awareness rallies, debates, talks, lectures by eminent persons in all the NSS units at universities/colleges/schools on Preamble of the Constitution, Article 51A, and Indian Constitution.

2 Classroom lectures/talks on Fundamental December,2019 Duties(Article 51A) 3 Quizzes and Essay writing competition on Indian January,2020 Constitution 4 NSS rallies, Awareness rallies, debates, talks, February,2020 lectures by eminent persons in all the NSS units at universities/colleges/schools on Fundamental Duties, Indian Constitution and lectures on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 5 Classroom lectures/talks on Citizen March,2020 Duties(Fundamental Duties) and Indian Constitution. 6 Rallies and awareness programmes, talks and April-14th ,2020 lectures on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar April 14th - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti Programme

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

Article 51A, Part IV-A of the Constitution of .

The 11 fundamental duties are as follows:

 To oblige with the Indian Constitution and respect the National Anthem and Flag  To cherish and follow the noble ideas that inspired the national struggle for freedom  To protect the integrity, sovereignty, and unity of India  To defend the country and perform national services if and when the country requires  To promote the spirit of harmony and brotherhood amongst all the people of India and renounce any practices that are derogatory to women  To cherish and preserve the rich national heritage of our composite culture  To protect and improve the natural environment including lakes, wildlife, rivers, forests, etc.  To develop scientific temper, humanism, and spirit of enquiry  To safeguard all public property  To strive towards excellence in all genres of individual and collective activities  To provide opportunities of education to children between 6-14 years of age, and duty as parents to ensure that such opportunities are being awarded to their child.

PREAMBLE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

JUSTICE, social, economic and political;

LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all

FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

______REPORT FORMAT

Send Report on [email protected] with month and activity wise on every month end. (Tentatively every month date of 25th )

Mail Subject: Constitution Day Report_Month...... _NSS Code......

Name of College : ...... NSS Code :

Participation of Volunteers S.No. Activities Month Male Female Total 1 26th November – Constitution Day ProgrammeReading of the Preamble of the Constitution in all the NSS units/schools/colleges/universities. (The Preamble of the Constitution is enclosed) The Preamble in local languages maybe used for reading in NSS units/schools November – and colleges. 26th,2019

26 November – Awareness Campaign focused on citizens duties including Fundamental Duties as enshrined in the Indian Constitution (Article 51A is attached) NSS rallies, Awareness rallies, debates, talks, lectures by eminent persons in all the NSS units at universities/colleges/schools on Preamble of the Constitution, Article 51A, and Indian Constitution. 2 Classroom lectures/talks on December,2019 Fundamental Duties(Article 51A) 3 Quizzes and Essay writing competition January,2020 on Indian Constitution 4 NSS rallies, Awareness rallies, debates, February,2020 talks, lectures by eminent persons in all the NSS units at universities/colleges/schools on Fundamental Duties, Indian Constitution and lectures on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 5 Classroom lectures/talks on Citizen March,2020 Duties(Fundamental Duties) and Indian Constitution. 6 Rallies and awareness programmes, April-14th ,2020 talks and lectures on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar April 14th - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti Programme

No19022/07/2017-SCD-VI Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment *** , the 15th Oct, 2019

Note for the Committee of Secretaries

Subject: Celebration of Constitution Day on 26.11.2019 and subsequent activities culminating in ‘ Rashtriya Samrasta Divas’ on 14th April 2020

1. Background

On 29 August 1947, the Constituent Assembly set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to prepare a draft Constitution for India. The Drafting Committee prepared its initial draft of the constitution in February 1948 which was debated upon, finalised and adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949. The came into effect on 26th January 1950 and the Union of India became a modern and contemporary Republic. The Constitution of India declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity among them. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions and sets out Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and the Duties of citizens. The Constitution provides a legal framework for social transformation from a society of castes and communities to a modern society of citizens based on equal consideration of individuals without regard for caste, creed or gender, thus ensuring their inclusive growth. Dr B.R.Ambedkar is regarded as the principal architect of the Constitution of India which is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world. Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was born on 14 April, 1891 in Mhow Army Cantonment (present-day Dr. Ambedkar Nagar), Central Provinces (present- 1 of 27 day ). Dr. Ambedkar was a prolific student and held Doctorates in Economics from both Columbia University and the London School of Economics and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in Law, Economics, and Political science. In his early career, he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activities; he became involved in campaigning and negotiations for India's independence, publishing journals, advocating political rights and social freedom for , and contributed significantly to the establishment of the union of India

Dr. Ambedkar was awarded on 14th April, 1990. The contribution of Dr. Ambedkar in social, political and economic sectors is unmatched and he is one of the key founders of the Modern India. The life of Dr. Ambedkar is an inspiration to the millions.

Considering his immense contribution to the society at large, it was found appropriate to celebrate the year 2015, being the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Dr. Ambedkar, in a befitting manner. A National Committee was formed under the Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Prime Minister to provide guidance, advice and direction for the Nationwide Celebration of 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. The Committee, in its first meeting held on 23.7.2015, decided that in order to increase awareness about the Constitution amongst citizens, particularly children, the 26th of November may be celebrated as Constitution Day every year, as it was on this day, that the Constitution of India was adopted. It was also decided that the preamble to the Constitution may be read aloud in schools and colleges.

The Government of India notified on 19.11.2015 through official Gazzette (Annexure–1) that 26th November shall be observed every year as Constitution Day. The first Constitution Day was celebrated on 26.11.2015.

To commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar, the Government of India declared 14th April, as ‘Rashtriya Samrasta Divas’ and 26th November as ‘Constitution Day’ through Gazette notifications dtd. 24.6.2015 (Annesure - 2). The first Samrasta Divas was celebrated on 14th April, 2016.

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2. Activities undertaken during 125th Birth Anniversary year of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (2015-16)

A series of events was organized by various Ministries, State Governments, Missions abroad, Institutions, schools, colleges etc. throughout the year, i.e. from14th April, 2015 to 14th April, 2016 to build awareness about the provisions of the Constitution of India and on the contributions and life of Dr.Ambedkar. Details of the major activities are in the enclosed presentation (Annexure–3).

3. Activities Proposed to be undertaken during the period from 26.11.2019 to 14.04.2020

It is now proposed to organize a slew of Nationwide activities to celebrate the Constitution of India and build awareness about its provisions as also to recognize the contribution of Dr. Ambedkar. It is planned to start the celebrations with the Constitution Day this year (26.11.2019) and culminate them on the Rashtriya Samrasta Divas on 14.4.2020. Details of the activities proposed to be undertaken are given in the attached presentation (Annexure – 3).

4. Proposed name of the Celebrations

It is proposed to name the celebrations as ‘Samvidhan se Samrasta Utsav’.

5. The Committee of Secretaries is requested to deliberate upon and finalize the activities to be undertaken by the different Ministries /Departments/State Governments for Celebration of Constitution Day on 26.11.2019 and subsequent activiities culminating in ‘Rashtriya Samrasta Divas’ on 14th April, 2020.

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4845 GI/2015 (1) 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [P ART I—SEC . 1]

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (Department of Social Justice and Empowerment)

NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th November, 2015 F. No. 19022/11/2015-VI (E) .— Whereas the people of India, having solemnly resolved to secure to all its citizens Justice, Liberty, Equality and to promote Fraternity among all, adopted, enacted and gave to themselves the Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on the 26th day of November, 1949 ; And whereas the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, provided its invaluable services in drafting the Constitution of India and the nation is celebrating the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in recognition of his contribution to building modern India; Now, therefore, the Government of India has decided to celebrate the 26th day of the November of every year as the "CONSTITUTION DAY" to promote constitutional values among citizens.

B.L. MEENA, Jt. Secy.

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