CBSE to introduce 'Bharatiya Ganit Parampara' to document India's contributions to mathematics
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to create a comprehensive monograph, "Bharatiya Ganit Parampara," to showcase India's significant contributions to mathematics across various periods. This 150-175 page document will feature key discoveries, innovations, original Sanskrit verses, and applications in fields like astronomy and architecture. It aims to integrate India's knowledge traditions into the curriculum.
ANI CBSE The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has planned to develop a comprehensive monograph, "Bharatiya Ganit Parampara", to document India's immense contributions to the field of mathematics, officials told PTI. The "authoritative monograph", is set to be about 150-175 pages and will mention key mathematical discoveries and innovations from ancient, medieval, and modern India, the officials stated. The proposal received a green signal in the recent governing body meeting of the board.
"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," a senior board official told PTI. "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 official said.
According to the official, it will also explore the application of Indian mathematics in fields such as astronomy and architecture. "The document will also include translated original Sanskrit shlokas and source references to authenticate the material," the official said.The monograph will highlight important personalities, schools of thought, and texts such as the Sulba Sutras, Aryabhatiya, Brahmasphutasiddhanta, Lilavati, and contributions from the Kerala School of Mathematics.Further, it will include translated original Sanskrit shlokas and source references to authenticate the material, besides featuring biographical notes, timelines, and illustrated examples for learner engagement."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.
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