Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Govt. Actively Promotes Vedic Math, Says MoS Education
The Indian government is working to bring back Vedic Mathematics, an old way of doing math, into schools.
A politician asked questions about it, and the Education Minister said they're supporting research and courses on it.
They have special centers for studying it and are encouraging universities to teach it alongside other subjects like yoga and Sanskrit.
This is seen as a way to connect students with India's history and give them new ways to learn.
MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar stated the government promotes research in Vedic Mathematics.
BJP MP Shamik Bhattacharya raised questions regarding Vedic Mathematics.
The Ministry of Education promotes Vedic Mathematics through the IKS scheme.
Several research and training centers for Vedic Mathematics have been established.
UGC has urged HEIs to introduce courses on Indian heritage, including Vedic Mathematics.
- Who
- MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar and the University Grants Commission (UGC)
- What
- The government is promoting Vedic Mathematics through research and courses.
- When
- Information released after BJP MP Shamik Bhattacharya raised questions.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To revive India’s mathematical heritage and integrate it into modern education.
Vedic Math Supporters
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Impact
Vedic Math Supporters
Promoting Vedic Math revives India’s rich mathematical heritage.
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- Ministry of Education Initiative
- Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
- BJP MP Questioner
- Shamik Bhattacharya
- UGC Directive
- Guidelines for Courses Based on Indian Heritage and Culture
- Subjects Included
- Vedic Mathematics, Yoga, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, etc.