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The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Next chapter, India's military might. NCERT preparing module on Op Sindoor for classes 3-12
According to officials in the government, the NCERT modules will be released in two parts. While part one will be for classes 3rd to 8th, part two will be taught to classes 9th to 12th. Each module is eight to ten pages. Initiated in the early hours of 7 May, Operation Sindoor involved military strikes by India against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were in response to the Pahalgam massacre. New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) is preparing special modules on Operation Sindoor for students of classes 3rd to 12th with an aim to make students aware about India's military power, sources confirmed to ThePrint. 'The aim is to make students aware of India's military power and how Pakistan was once again defeated. Through this module, students will also learn about Operation Sindoor and the strategic strength of our armed forces,' a senior official told ThePrint. NCERT is also preparing special modules as supplementary reading material for students, focusing on key national themes, ThePrint has learnt. The programme aims to 'make students aware of the country's achievements' and instill 'a sense of pride'. So far, 15 such modules have been released on themes including 'Viksit Bharat', 'Nari Shakti Vandan', 'G20', 'COVID-19', 'Bharat-mother of democracy', and 'Chandrayaan'. Along with Operation Sindoor, the NCERT is also preparing some other modules. 'The upcoming modules will be about Mission LiFE, the horrors of Partition, and India's rise as a space power—from Chandrayaan and Aditya-L1 to Subhanshu Shukla's presence on the International Space Station. The idea is to highlight the road ahead by showcasing the country's achievements,' said another government official. The NCERT has included events from recent history in textbooks. In the newly released Class 8 social science textbook, it has mentioned the 'surgical strike'—referring to India's 2016 military action across the Line of Control (LoC). The book also compares Maratha ruler Shivaji's attack on Mughal nobleman Shaista Khan to a 'modern-day surgical strike'. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: Centre's school education assessment flags learning gaps—Maths least favourite, govt schools lag behind
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
NCERT to unveil two special modules on Operation Sindoor
The National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) is developing two special modules on India's strikes against terror infrastructure across Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, with an aim to educate students about the country's military power, education ministry officials said on Saturday. NCERT to unveil two special modules on Operation Sindoor Both modules are under preparation and will be introduced soon, the officials said. 'While the first special module on Operation Sindoor will be for students of Classes 3 to 8 and second will be available for Classes 9 to 12. The achievements of India and her Armed Forces will be described in 8-10 page modules. The aim of these modules is to make students aware about India's military power and how Pakistan was defeated once again,' one of the officials cited above said requesting anonymity. NCERT designs special modules to supplement standard textbooks, focusing on specific themes of contemporary issues. So far, it has published 16 special modules till June 2025 on various themes including Viksit Bharat, Nari Shakti Vandan, G20 and Chandrayaan Utsav. 'In the coming months, NCERT will also be publishing special modules on Mission LiFE ('LiFEStyle For Environment'); horrors of partition; India's rise as a space power– from Chandrayan to Aditya L1 to Subhanshu Shukla's journey to International Space Station,' said another official from the ministry. India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7 and struck nine terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were shot dead by terrorists. It sparked a four-day military confrontation with Pakistan involving fighter jets, missiles, drones, long-range weapons and heavy artillery before the two sides reached an understanding on stopping all military action on May 10. NCERT's newly released Class 8 social science textbook has a mention of surgical strike. The book cites Maratha Empire founder Shivaji's raid on Mughal nobleman Shaishta Khan's camp at night, forcing him to leave what is now Maharashtra, and likens it to 'the modern-day surgical strike'.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Dhami celebrates women entrepreneurs driving local economy, says women, youth, and culture will drive Uttarakhand's next 25 years
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami (file photo) Reflecting on 25 years since Uttarakhand's formation in 2000, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasised the pivotal role women played in reshaping the state's economy. In an exclusive interview with the Times of India, Uttarakhand's CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted women becoming the backbone of Uttarakhand's grassroots entrepreneurship. "I have visited all 13 districts and met with women involved in various enterprises. We organised 'Nari Shakti Vandan' festivals and I saw first-hand the talent and strength they possess," he said. 25 Years of Pride & Progress : CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Uttarakhand's Journey Dhami noted women's contribution in the production of millet-based products, temple prasad, traditional embroidery, locally-made toys, and sustainable goods that are both preserving cultural identity and generating income. He added that these efforts are creating self-reliant communities and enabling women to lead economically independent lives. Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's confidence in the state's future, Dhami recalled his speech from his 2021 Kedarnath visit. "When the Prime Minister visited Kedarnath in November 2021, the words came spontaneously from his mouth: 'The third decade of the 21st century will be the decade of Uttarakhand.'' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of Your 2BHK Looking the Same? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Dhami backed the state's growth trajectory with data as Uttarakhand ranked first in NITI Aayog's 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Index. The unemployment rate in the state has seen a 4.5% drop, and the state's financial management was ranked second among smaller Indian states. "These figures are not just statistics, but proof of how Uttarakhand is moving forward with a clear vision," Dhami said. Chief Minister also boasted about the state's transformation into a favourable film shooting destination for aspiring filmmakers. "Hundreds of films are now being shot annually. We have streamlined permissions and improved locations to attract filmmakers." He emphasised that better infrastructure is central to this growth. "When connectivity improves, everything improves. Filmmakers are coming. Travel between Dehradun and Haridwar will soon be just two hours," he added, highlighting the state's push on highway and transport infrastructure. Looking ahead, Dhami said his government is committed to ensuring that this momentum reaches even the remotest parts of the state. "Our women, our youth, our culture, and our mountains will together shape a developed and empowered Uttarakhand for the next 25 years".
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Women will unmask BJP's ‘Nari Shakti' hypocrisy: SP
1 2 Lucknow: Pointing fingers at the BJP for trolling of the wife of navy officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack over her appeal for peace, wielding threat to a 'courageous woman' for raising voice for brotherhood amid vandalism in Nainital and use of highly objectionable language for women folk singers exposing BJP, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that it was only the women folk who will expose the BJP's hypocrisy over its 'Nari Shakti Vandan' Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was the title that Modi govt had given to the Act tabled in 2023 that sought to reserve one-third of the total seats in Lok Sabha and the state assemblies for reaction came a day after the National Commission for Women (NCW) took note of the troll storm against Himanshi Narwal , wife of Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Himanshi had appealed to the people not to be hostile towards Muslims or Kashmiris, for which she was trolled heavily. The commission said it was condemnable and unfortunate that she was being targeted for her opinion."The NCW should not only limit itself to lip service but also exercise its powers to ensure that its authority is felt," Akhilesh said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The SP chief also referred to hate trolls that followed a video showing a woman in Nainital opposing a crowd that was pointing fingers at the entire Muslim community over the alleged rape of a minor in which the accused was a Muslim. The incident had led to communal violence in Nainital. In his statement, Akhilesh also made an apparent reference to the hate posts that followed Neha Rathore for asking 'tough questions' to the BJP govt over the Pahalgam attack and wondering why a number of major heinous terror attacks in the past took place when the BJP was in power. "All these women are being openly threatened and highly objectionable language is being used against them but no action is taken against such people," he said."The BJP also tries to project that it values Nari Vandana but that is not true. The fact is that the BJP is against women. This is the time to openly back those gutsy women who are calling the BJP out. It is time to expose the BJP and their Sangi-Sathi of their anti-woman mindset," he added.'SP will buy JPNIC if govt wants to sell it'Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav said the BJP govt has come out with its plan to sell off Jai Prakash Narain International Centre (JPNIC) that was built during the Samajwadi Party regime. In such a scenario the SP will seek donations from its cadre and buy the building as it has ideological reasons and emotional attachment with the project. "When the foundation of JPNIC was laid during the SP govt, socialist leaders like Mulayam Singh Yadav and George Fernandes among others attended the event. The premises has a museum on socialist ideologue Jai Prakash Narain. It is the best museum on any political personality in the world. Now that govt wants to sell it and if it agrees to sell it to SP, I will appeal to the cadres to donate so that we socialist can buy this building which is a socialist memorial," Akhilesh said.'Not even a 'sutli' bomb has been made'Lucknow: Accusing the BJP of acquiring land of farmers in Bundelkhand in the name of defence corridor to manufacture fighter jets, tanks and missiles, Akhilesh Yadav said govt has not been able to manufacture even a Sutli Bomb (firecracker) there. As a result, the central govt was still importing all defence equipment from the international market, he said.
