Operation Sindoor to feature in NCERT lessons for Classes 3 to 12
The achievements of India and the armed forces will be described in the eight to 10-page module. The aim is to make students aware of India's military power and Pakistan's defeat, sources said.
The NCERT has a set of modules – short publications on specific topics – including some that were launched in May this year. The modules for classes 1 to 12 are available on the NCERT's website. Separate modules have been prepared for COVID-19 and its impact on public health and social life, 'India's digital success and power', the Chandrayaan-3 mission, the G20 summit that was held in India in 2023, and 'Swachhata'. Each module contains stories, activities, and examples that illustrate the topic, and serves as additional material, beyond the textbook, that schools can use.
Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in May, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. It was launched weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
In the ongoing monsoon session, Parliament is set to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor next week.
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Not a single Opposition politician began his address by congratulating the forces for having brought Pakistan to its knees in just 88 hours—something Israel failed to do in 12 days against Iran, despite Iranian air defences being rendered redundant and Israel having to beg the US for help. In India's case, China was behind Pakistan, providing it with satellite and real-time inputs on the movement of weaponry. In reality, India was fighting Pakistan backed by Chinese weaponry, technology, and intelligence inputs—all by itself. Its performance was truly laudable. One member questioned why India's top aircraft, Rafale, engaged enemy targets from within Indian territory rather than crossing the border, unaware that this is exactly why modern aircraft are procured. His remarks displayed that he had no clue about air operations but had to speak to impress his party leader, even at the cost of displaying ignorance. The end result was that he became a laughing stock, not only within the military and veteran community but also across the nation. Social media enthusiasts seemed to know better than these so-called political heavyweights. Another quoted Pakistani media on Indian aircraft losses. His statement, lacking any proof, provided anti-India elements, especially those across the border, the very fodder they were seeking. Even Donald Trump mentioned that four to five aircraft were downed, avoiding naming any country. It was a desperate Pakistan that twisted Trump's statement to imply India. Pakistan has been trying to hide its aircraft losses, and Indian politicians in Parliament seemed eager to help them do just that. A third MP called Operation Sindoor a 'tamasha'. An operation whose success was noted worldwide and that brought a nuclear power to its knees in days can be anything but a 'tamasha.' Such poor statements indicate how biased some of our politicians are. It also displays their poor regard for the efforts put forth by the armed forces in protecting national interests. Do we deserve such thankless leaders? One politician even went on to compare Donald Trump with McDonald's, claiming India must ban McDonald's because, he assumed, it was owned by Trump. Don't our politicians check their facts before they speak and embarrass themselves? Another questioned the timing of Operation Mahadev, where the three Pakistani terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were gunned down. If the Army has to seek permission from Parliament prior to launching anti-terrorist operations, then the nation's future is in jeopardy. Why is the loss of Indian fighter jets so important for our politicians? Is it to let the nation's forces down or prove they failed? No nation ever declares its material losses, even if they occur, and India is no different. As rightly brought out by the defence minister, not a single Opposition politician wanted to know how many enemy aircraft were downed, nor the number of terrorist camps and Pakistani posts destroyed, as also the material and personnel losses they had suffered. These are the very politicians who hope to lead our nation in the future. The whole game plan of the Opposition in Parliament was to blunt the success achieved, thereby reducing the ability of the ruling dispensation to exploit it politically. They ended up degrading the armed forces while giving Pakistan a safe base to cover their losses and justify their promotion of Asim Munir as their failed field marshal. The Indian armed forces are appreciated across the nation for their selfless sacrifice and devotion to duty. However, for politicians, they seem to be a white elephant because their performance supports the government in power. It was embarrassing to listen to the knowledge levels of those we elect to represent us. 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