Bharatiya Ganit Parampara: CBSE to showcase India’s rich mathematical heritage
The CBSE is preparing to release a comprehensive monograph, "Bharatiya Ganit Parampara," which enables students to get familiar with India's contribution in the field of mathematics.
New Delhi: In a move to showcase India's rich contributions in the field of Mathematics, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to develop a comprehensive monograph, "Bharatiya Ganit Parampara." This proposal was approved in the CBSE's governing body meeting.
According to the official sources, the CBSE will be documenting all the contributions made in Mathematics under this project. This "authoritative monograph", envisioned to be of 150-175 pages. It will also highlight the major mathematical discoveries and innovations starting from the ancient to the modern period.
"The National Education Policy emphasises the integration of India's knowledge traditions in the curriculum and the development of culturally rooted and globally relevant learning materials. CBSE proposes to develop an authoritative monograph highlighting India's contributions to the field of mathematics," PTI quoted a senior board official.
"The monograph will be developed through an academic partner or agency selected through an open process, and will later be made available both digitally and in print for schools, students and teachers. The document will also include translated original Sanskrit shlokas and source references to authenticate the material," the official said.
The monograph will also document key personalities, schools of thought, and texts such as the Sulba Sutras, Aryabhatiya, Brahmasphutasiddhanta, Lilavati, and contributions from the Kerala School of Mathematics.
"CBSE will form an expert advisory committee comprising historians of mathematics, Sanskrit scholars, mathematics educators, and academicians to guide the structure and content. Funds will be utilised from the Academic Unit's allocated budget for curriculum research and resource development or through specific approval from the competent authority," the official added.
Bharatiya Ganit Parampara is believed to be a part of CBSE's efforts to align with the National Education Policy (NEP), which also emphasises the cultural learning apart from modern. This will be a good resource for teachers to motivate students by explaining India's role in the field of mathematics.