Kolkata: A day after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president and Rajya Sabha MP Shamik Bhattacharya raised questions over ‘Vedic Mathematics’, MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar mentioned that the union government is actively promoting research and academic initiatives in India’s rich mathematical heritage, including Vedic Mathematics.
Notably, on Wednesday, Bhattacharya had asked questions like ‘total number of Vedic mathematicians in the country including those actively engaged in research, teaching, and publication on the subject’ along with other questions on the same issue.
In reply to the questions Majumdar said, “The Ministry of Education through its Central Sector Scheme “Indian Knowledge Systems” (IKS), is actively promoting research and academic initiatives in India’s rich mathematical heritage, including Vedic Mathematics. Under this scheme, several dedicated research and training centres have been established, such as the IKS Centre for Jaina Mathematics at Devi Ahilya University; the IKS Shikshaka Prashikshana Kendram for Ancient Indian Mathematics and Astronomy at the University of Delhi; and the Yukti Prasarana Kendram at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya.”
Majumdar further mentioned, “The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued Guidelines for the ‘Introduction of Courses Based on Indian Heritage and Culture’—including subjects like Universal Human Values, Vedic Mathematics, Yoga, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Indian languages, music, and classical dance—and has urged all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to initiate and align courses accordingly.”
Meanwhile, Gaurav Tekriwal, Founder, Vedic Maths Forum India told FPJ, “It is heartening to see Vedic Mathematics find a place in the Rajya Sabha discourse. The acknowledgement by the Hon’ble Education Minister is a significant step towards reviving India’s rich mathematical heritage and integrating it into modern education. This is not just about faster calculations—it's about national pride, intellectual legacy, and empowering students with tools rooted in our own civilisational genius.”
