The NCERT has introduced two special modules on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12, describing the mission not just as a military operation but as a promise to protect peace and honour the lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. The modules, which have been introduced as supplementary material in the curriculum, span over three months after Operation Sindoor.
The modules also state that although Pakistan denied any involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack, it was carried out on direct orders by Pakistan’s military and political leadership.’ The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reiterated the government’s stand that India ensured no civilians were harmed.
The two modules are titled Operation Sindoor—A Saga of Valour for preparatory and middle stages or classes 3 to 8, and Operation Sindoor—A Mission of Honour and Bravery for the secondary stage or classes 9 to 12. The modules have been created to raise awareness about India’s military power among school children.
Calling Operation Sindoor “a triumph of bravery, strategy, and innovation,” the modules also mention India’s air defence systems, like the S-400, which shot down enemy aircraft at long distances and also prevented enemy drones from causing damage. The modules highlight that people across the country stood united, with candlelight marches held nationwide in solidarity.
The modules also explain that the name Operation Sindoor was chosen as a tribute to the widows of the victims, symbolising solidarity, empathy, and respect. The modules highlight retaliatory actions by Indian military forces, including the Balakot air strikes in 2019 following the Pulwama terror attack, and more recently, Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack.
