NCERT to Introduce Curriculum Modules on Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla & Operation Sindoor in Classes 3–12.

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In a significant educational development, NCERT is preparing to roll out new curriculum modules for Classes 3 through 12 to highlight India’s recent achievements in space and defense—notably Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic ISS mission and the military success of Operation Sindoor.


      - The initiative aligns with NEP‑2020’s vision to integrate national pride and contemporary milestones into school education.

      - NCERT is developing two separate modules: one tailored for Classes 3–8 and another for Classes 9–12, each spanning 8–10 pages. These will structure content by age, presenting simplified narratives for younger students and detailed strategic analysis for older learners.

      - Operation Sindoor—the precision military strike launched on 7 May 2025 in response to the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack—will be featured as a case study illustrating India’s counter‑terrorism capabilities. Students will learn how coordinated defense, diplomacy, and inter-ministerial initiatives ensured strategic success.

Main Point :-   (i) The modules will celebrate Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS (Axiom Mission 4). A notable quote featured in Class 5 EVS (“The Earth looks completely one; no border is visible from outside”) emphasises unity and global citizenship.

      (ii) Additional sections in the modules will address India’s Mission LiFE initiative, the Partition trauma, and major space missions including Chandrayaan and Aditya L1. These inclusions aim to combine defense, environmental stewardship, and scientific excellence into learning.

(iii) Veterans and educationists have welcomed the move. Retired officers describe this as a patriotic milestone that will inspire national pride and career aspirations among students. The initiative is part of a broader effort to instil values of service and strategic awareness via education.

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