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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
NCERT introduces modules on Operation Sindoor for school students
NEW DELHI: The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced two special modules on Operation Sindoor, describing the military operation that struck at terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 'a triumph of bravery, strategy, and innovation'. The modules also featured maps of target sites and photographs of destroyed Pakistani drones. The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 people was carried out on 'direct orders' by 'Pakistan's military and political leadership', the modules said, giving details of how the operation was planned. They also featured maps of target sites and photographs of destroyed Pakistani drones, and made references to India's air defence systems, including the S-400, which intercepted and neutralised enemy aircraft and drones. The module titled 'Operation Sindoor — A Saga of Valour' is meant for preparatory and middle stages (Classes 3 to 8), while 'Operation Sindoor—A Mission of Honour and Bravery' is for students at the secondary stage (Classes 9 to 12). NCERT modules are supplementary resources in English and Hindi that cover contemporary and culturally significant topics. They are separate short publications on specific topics that are not part of the textbooks but taught through projects, posters, discussions, and debates. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan with missiles and long-range weapons in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. This triggered four days of hostilities that ended after the two sides reached an understanding on ending military actions on May 10. The module for the secondary stage said the country reacted in 'a very united way' after the terror attack in Pahalgam. 'Candlelight marches were held from across the country. Muslim communities in Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Bhopal wore black armbands and openly denounced the attack. In Kashmir, shopkeepers closed their shops in protest. Villages near the border demanded strong action and supported the Armed Forces,' it said. It added that the local population in Kashmir 'stood up and spoke against terrorists. Their response breaks stereotypes and shows the real voice of peace-loving people.' The modules also cite India's strong military responses — from the wars of 1947, 1965, 1971, and 1999 to the 2019 Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam attack — describing the latest Operation Sindoor as a decisive move against terrorism backed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Pakistan's ISI. In June, defence minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor was the natural progression of the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot airstrikes in Pakistan, and it was conducted in a manner that forced Islamabad to ask for a ceasefire, articulating India's firm resolve against terror. Both modules start with quotes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In one, he described Operation Sindoor as 'a confluence of India's policy, intent, and decisive capability.' In the module for the secondary stage, PM Modi spoke about how Indian forces attacked terror hideouts in Pakistan and their training centres with precision. 'The terrorists had never imagined that India could take such a big decision. But when the country is united, endowed with the spirit of Nation First and national interest is paramount, then strong decisions are taken and results are achieved.' Former Northern Army commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda (retd) said, 'It is good that students, from an early age, learn about what the military has done—its achievements and how it has responded to the challenges we face. This will give them better exposure to the era, a deeper understanding of what we have been doing, and how India's independent history has evolved.'
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
NCERT brings Operation Sindoor to classrooms, calls it a promise of peace
NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has rolled out two special supplementary modules on Operation Sindoor for Classes III to XII, presenting the mission as not just a military response but also a pledge to safeguard peace and honour the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack . The material has been introduced a little over three months after the counter-offensive. The modules underline that despite Pakistan's official denial, the Pahalgam attack was carried out on the 'direct orders' of Pakistan's military and political leadership. Detailing India's retaliatory action, the material notes: 'India launched missiles and air strikes, targeting nine terrorist sites situated in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on May 7, 2025. Out of nine targets which were finally chosen and approved, seven of these terror camps were destroyed by the Indian Army, while the Indian Air Force destroyed terrorist targets in Muridke and Bahawalpur, which are the nerve centres of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. ' The council has reiterated the government's position that civilians were not harmed. 'Every target was double-checked. Only terrorist bases were attacked. This operation showed that India would not let terror masterminds escape punishment,' one module states. The two modules are titled Operation Sindoor: A Saga of Valour for Classes III–VIII and Operation Sindoor: A Mission of Honour and Bravery for Classes IX–XII. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo They aim to raise awareness among students about India's military capability and resilience. The material describes Operation Sindoor as 'a triumph of bravery, strategy and innovation,' highlighting India's use of advanced air defence systems like the S-400, which shot down enemy aircraft and neutralised drones. The modules also place emphasis on the wave of public solidarity after the Pahalgam attack. They describe nationwide candlelight marches and note that 'Muslim communities in Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Bhopal wore black armbands and openly denounced the attack. In Kashmir, shopkeepers closed their shops in protest, and border villages demanded strong action in support of the Armed Forces.' The secondary module stresses that local Kashmiri populations 'stood up and spoke against terrorists, breaking stereotypes and reflecting the real voice of peace-loving people. ' Explaining the choice of the name, the modules state that 'Operation Sindoor' was selected as a tribute to the widows of victims, symbolising solidarity, empathy and respect. The content situates Operation Sindoor within the continuum of India's firm responses to terror, drawing parallels with the Balakot air strikes of 2019 after Pulwama and earlier wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999. It underscores that groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen and Pakistan's ISI were behind the attacks. 'It was not just a military operation; it was a promise to protect peace and honour the lives lost,' the modules conclude.
India Today
4 hours ago
- India Today
NCERT releases special module on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12
NCERT has brought out a special module on Operation Sindoor to teach schoolchildren about India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack and the counter-terror operations that followed. The module, meant for students from classes 3 to 12, explains the country's defence preparedness, use of new technology, and rising global classroom module is aimed at helping students understand how the nation responds to terror threats and how defence, diplomacy, and coordination between ministries play a role in national Before delving into the details of Operation Sindoor, the module for the secondary stage mentions several attempts by Pakistan to disrupt peace in India. Specific terror incidents like the Uri attack in 2016 and the 2019 Pulwama attack are touched upon module mentions that Operation Sindoor, launched in May this year, was India's "strong and clear response to the cowardly attack" on tourists in Pahalgam in April. The terror attack had claimed 26 lives, and "the terrorists' goal was to create fear and religious tension", the module makes special note of the local people's role in the aftermath of the terror attack. "The local population stood up and spoke against the terrorists. Their response breaks stereotypes and shows the real voice of peace-loving people," it Sindoor was India's punitive response to the Pahalgam terror attack. "It was a strategic mission to destroy terror bases across the border in Pakistan," it says."On 7 May 2025 at 0105 hrs, India launched a strategic military mission 'Operation Sindoor'... it was a precision strike. The Indian armed forces targeted terror hideouts and training centres in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Thie was a planned, strategic move demonstrating India's sovereignty and resolve," the module module details India's planning and coordination between April 22 and May 7 and the close synergy between the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in successfully planning and executing precision strikes against terror infrastructures."The Indian Army and Air Force worked together. Seven camps were destroyed by the Army, and two- Muridke and Bahawalpur- were hit by the Air Force," the module then describes how Pakistan escalated the conflict on May 8 by attacking "India's air bases, logistic nodes, forwards posts all along the Line of Control and Army formation headquarters- some using Unmanned Aerial Systems, or UAS".India was able to successfully thwart the attack and defend itself. "Our integrated air defence grid and counter-UAS grid were already in place. These systems- like the S-400, MRSAM, AKASH, and traditional air defence guns- proved highly effective," it then gave a calibrated response and targeted select Pakistan air defence systems and sensor networks using precision air launched munitions."Operation Sindoor was designed to be a precise and responsible answer to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The goal wasn't just retaliation - it was strategic deterrence," the NCERT teaching module module for the preparatory and middle stages also outlines the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor, albeit in less the modules- Preparatory and Middle Stages module and Secondary stage module- has Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effusive praise for the Indian Armed Forces that delivered such a decisive response to the terror attack.- Ends
