National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched special educational modules on Operation Sindoor – highlighting it as a “military success, technological breakthrough, and political message rolled into one.” These modules are designed for Classes 3–12, using a conversational teacher-student format, maps, images, and case studies to narrate India’s decisive response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in May 2025.
Key Highlights of Operation Sindoor Modules
Preceding Events
- 2019 Pulwama Attack → 40 CRPF jawans martyred.
- 2019 Balakot Airstrike → India struck terror camps in Pakistan.
- 2019 Abrogation of Article 370 → Kashmir integrated; rapid development in tourism, education, and infrastructure.
Trigger Incident
- April 22, 2025: TRF terrorists attacked Baisaran Valley (Pahalgam, J&K) → 26 killed (incl. 1 Nepali citizen).
- PM Narendra Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit, condemned the attack, joined national mourning.
Launch of Operation Sindoor
- Date & Time → May 7, 2025, 1:05 am.
- Duration → 22 minutes.
- Targets → 9 terror bases in Pakistan & PoJK (incl. Muridke & Bahawalpur – hubs of LeT & JeM).
- Meaning of Sindoor → Symbolises marital bond. Operation name chosen to honour widows of terror victims, showing solidarity & empathy.
Military Aspects
- Assets Used:
- Rafale & Su-30MKI jets with indigenous BrahMos missiles.
- ISRO satellite-backed surveillance + drone intel.
- Air Defence → S-400, Akash systems intercepted Pakistan’s retaliation (missiles, drones, artillery).
- Indian Navy → maintained dominance in Arabian Sea.
- BSF → foiled infiltration attempts.
- Result → Zero damage to Indian critical assets; 14 civilian deaths reported in Pakistan (from its ceasefire violations).
Aftermath & Diplomacy
- US designated TRF (The Resistance Front) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (July 2025).
- India stressed responsible targeting → avoiding civilian casualties.
- Communities in India responded with unity & courage, foiling terrorists’ aim of division.
NCERT Modules – Titles & Coverage
- Classes 3–8 → Operation Sindoor: A Saga of Valour.
- Classes 9–12 → Operation Sindoor: A Mission of Honour and Bravery.
The modules also link to earlier NCERT additions:
- COVID-19 & Social Impact
- India’s Digital Success & Power
- Chandrayaan-3 Mission
- 2023 G20 Summit in India
- Swachhata (Cleanliness Movement)
Key Facts
- NCERT
- Founded: 1961.
- HQ: New Delhi.
- Role: Apex body for school curriculum, teacher training, educational research.
- Pulwama Terror Attack (2019) → Triggered Balakot strikes.
- Balakot Airstrike (2019) → First Indian Air Force strike across LoC since 1971 war.
- Article 370 Abrogation (2019) → J&K reorganised into 2 UTs (J&K, Ladakh).
- Defence Systems Used in Operation Sindoor:
- Rafale Fighters → Inducted in IAF (2020).
- Su-30MKI → Backbone of IAF, license-produced in India by HAL.
- BrahMos Missile → Indo-Russian supersonic cruise missile (range: 300–500 km).
- S-400 Triumf → Russian air defence system (inducted in India since 2021).
- Akash Missile System → Indigenous medium-range surface-to-air missile.
- ISRO Satellites → Provide reconnaissance, mapping & surveillance.
- The Resistance Front (TRF)
- Proxy terror outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba.
- Active in J&K since 2019.