SCERT launches NuMaTS programme
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has launched Nurturing Mathematical Talents in Schools (NuMaTS), a programme aimed at identifying and enriching children who are exceptionally talented in mathematics. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) inaugurated the programme. SCERT director Jayaprakash R.K. presided. E. Krishnan, retired professor, University of Kerala, delivered the keynote address.
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