The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) launched new lessons about Operation Sindoor. They called it a 'military success, a technological breakthrough, and a political message rolled into one.'
These lessons are made for middle and high school students. They have pictures of Pakistani drones that were shot down, maps showing where India hit terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), and mentions of Indian-made defense systems. Teachers and students talk in a friendly way about how India started a major military operation in May 2025 after a terrorist attack happened in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Operation Sindoor was not just a military operation but a promise to protect peace and honour the lives lost,” the text notes.
Before describing the operation, the modules revisit key milestones – such as the 2019 Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel, the subsequent Balakot airstrike, and the abrogation of Article 370. They highlight the peace and development that followed in Jammu and Kashmir, including upgraded schools, rail connectivity, and record tourism, while stating that “Pakistan was not ready to see peace in Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation.”
The modules are called Operation Sindoor – A Saga of Valour for Classes 3 to 8, and Operation Sindoor – A Mission of Honour and Bravery for Classes 9 to 12. They talk about the terror attack that happened on April 22, in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, where 26 people, including one person from Nepal, were killed by terrorists from the Resistance Front (TRF).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his trip to Saudi Arabia early to come back home, where he strongly criticised the attack and expressed deep sorrow with the country. The modules also mention candlelight marches, Muslim communities wearing black armbands, and villagers near the border asking for strong action.
The turning point, according to the text, came on May 7, when Operation Sindoor was launched at 1:05 am. Explaining the name, the module says, “Sindoor symbolises the marital bond. By naming the operation Sindoor, the leadership and armed forces paid tribute to the widows of the victims, showing solidarity, empathy, and respect.”
The strikes, which took just 22 minutes, hit nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoJK, such as Muridke and Bahawalpur – areas where Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed are strong. The module focuses on the importance of Indian-made defense systems, including the Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter jets that use locally made BrahMos missiles, along with drone-based real-time monitoring supported by satellites from ISRO.
Pakistan's use of drones, artillery, and large-scale missile attacks was stopped by India's strong air defense system, which includes S-400 and Akash weapons. The module states that no important Indian assets were harmed.
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The Indian Navy's control over the Arabian Sea and the Border Security Force's ability to stop infiltration attempts are also discussed. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the operation showed that “India can break through any enemy defence using what we’ve made ourselves.”
He also mentioned that 14 civilian lives were lost because of Pakistan’s ceasefire violations, but he said India did not target civilians and called the strikes “a precise and responsible response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.”
The lessons also talk about India’s efforts to work with other countries, like the US, which in July 2025 labeled the TRF as a foreign terrorist group after being given the necessary evidence. They show that the terror attack was meant to split people apart, but “people decided to stand together and be brave.”
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