NCERT to Create 'Operation Sindoor' Module for School Curriculum
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a special module on 'Operation Sindoor' for students from classes 3 to 12. The curriculum aims to educate students about India's strategic military and diplomatic response to the Pahalgam terror attack. By incorporating this recent event into textbooks, the government intends to foster an understanding of national security, diplomacy, and inter-ministerial coordination in responding to terror threats, shaping the historical perspective of millions of students.
Unpacked:
'Operation Sindoor' was an Indian military operation carried out on May 7–8, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It involved targeted strikes on terrorist training camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir after 26 tourists were killed by the Pakistan-based group 'The Resistance Front.' The operation aimed to demonstrate a measured response to cross-border terrorism without escalating into broader military conflict.
On April 22, 2025, five militants attacked tourists in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 people after segregating them by religion. The attackers, linked to the Pakistan-backed group 'The Resistance Front,' were heavily armed and used modern equipment. The attack was filmed by a tourist and included acts of both violence and attempted heroism by locals.
After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan launched coordinated drone and missile strikes on over a dozen Indian military installations and religious sites. These retaliatory attacks escalated tensions, with both sides conducting further strikes and casualties reported on both sides. The exchanges highlighted the danger of escalation between two nuclear-armed countries.
Incorporating Operation Sindoor into textbooks aims to teach students about national security, inter-ministerial coordination, and the complexities of India’s diplomatic and military responses to terrorism. It also shapes young people's historical understanding of recent events and highlights challenges in Indo-Pakistani relations and internal security.