Uttarakhand to teach Operation Sindoor in madrasa curriculum after cross-border terror

The Uttarakhand government has announced that a chapter on Operation Sindoor will be included in the curriculum of all registered madrasas across the state. This move, aimed at educating students about India’s response to terrorism, comes after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

More than 50,000 students currently enrolled in 451 registered madrasas will now learn about the military operation that targeted terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and within Pakistan. The decision reflects the state government's push to integrate national security narratives into all streams of education, including religious institutions.

Operation Sindoor, conducted between May 7 and May 10, involved precision strikes by the Indian Army, reportedly destroying nine terror infrastructures across the Line of Control. These retaliatory strikes followed Pakistan-backed attacks on Indian military installations. Despite Pakistan’s attempt to escalate the situation, the two countries reached an understanding on a ceasefire by May 10.

An Indian Army official noted that the operation was carried out with a high level of coordination among the Army, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and the Border Security Force (BSF). Around 50 fatalities were inflicted on the adversary without targeting civilian zones, maintaining ethical conduct despite provocation.

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who recently visited the forward areas in Rajasthan, commended the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. He acknowledged the seamless collaboration between defence forces and reiterated India’s preparedness for future threats. The curriculum update in Uttarakhand's madrasas is being seen as an effort to foster awareness and national unity through education.