NCERT to add special module on Operation Sindoor in curriculum for higher classes
At present, the module is being developed only for higher secondary classes, but NCERT may later adapt the content for middle school students as well.WHAT IS OPERATION SINDOOR?Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian government in response to the April 27, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed several Indian soldiers and civilians. On May 7, Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).The operation was praised for its swift planning and coordination across the military and external affairs wings of the government.The NCERT module aims to provide a factual overview of the mission -- covering key aspects such as the role of the armed forces, the decision-making process behind such counter-terror actions, and the wider implications for diplomacy and regional stability.NCERT'S NEW BOOKS FOR CLASSES 6 AND 8This initiative is part of NCERT's broader efforts under the National Curriculum Framework 2023 (NCF 2023) and the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).New textbooks for Classes 6 and 8 have already been released in subjects like English, Social Science, Sanskrit, and a new vocational textbook titled Kaushal Bodh.These books focus on experiential learning, Indian heritage, and present-day challenges. The upcoming Operation Sindoor module continues this trend—bringing current affairs and national events into the classroom to help students stay informed and critically engaged.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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