Vedic maths to be added to NCERT textbooks for Classes 6 to 8 in Uttar Pradesh
The focus will be on practical tricks using 16 sutras and 13 sub-sutras introduced by Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha Ji in the early 20th century.'This is not just a method of calculation, but a cultural renaissance,' said Dr RK Mishra, a senior educationist. Experts believe that this approach will help boost both speed and accuracy in solving maths problems, especially for students who struggle with the subject.A PILOT MOVE THAT OTHER STATES MAY FOLLOWThe NEP 2020 encourages curriculum flexibility and local customisation. It gives states more freedom to incorporate regional knowledge, languages, and cultural context.While the NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) creates standardised textbooks for schools following the CBSE or other centrally-aligned boards, the SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the state-level counterpart which can tweak or supplement NCERT books as per local educational policies.advertisementThe Uttar Pradesh SCERT is adding Vedic Maths as an additional component within the state's implementation of the NCERT curriculum.The UP government's move is part of a larger push to align with NEP 2020 by promoting Indian traditions in modern education. If the experiment works well, other states might follow suit and bring Vedic maths into their school systems too.(With inputs from Anand Raj)- Ends
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