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India Today
01-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
Vedic maths to be added to NCERT textbooks for Classes 6 to 8 in Uttar Pradesh
In a new step towards revamping school education, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that Vedic Mathematics will be introduced in NCERT textbooks for Classes 6 to 8 starting the 2025-26 academic session. This new addition will apply to all government-run schools in the maths, known for its quick and simple calculation techniques, will now be formally part of the school curriculum. It's being introduced as a way to sharpen students' numerical skills, reduce fear of maths, and bring Indian knowledge systems back into the mainstream -- just as the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) TEACHERS, CHANGING TEXTBOOKSTo make this change effective, teachers will be specially trained in Vedic maths techniques. New chapters on these methods will be included in the updated NCERT maths books. 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 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 Uttar Pradesh SCERT is adding Vedic Maths as an additional component within the state's implementation of the NCERT 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
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra postal dept hosts 'India Post: Expo Symposium' in Mumbai to strengthen ties with exporters
MUMBAI: In a bid to enhance international postal logistics and strengthen ties with exporters, the Maharashtra postal dept hosted the 'India Post: Expo Symposium' at a hotel in Andheri on objective of the symposium was to understand the requirements of major exporters and e-commerce leaders. There was a demonstration of international mail solutions, covering end-to-end tracking, customs facilitation, and global connectivity."With the rise of global e-commerce and cross-border trade , especially among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the symposium brought together key stakeholders from the international export and logistics ecosystem for collaborative growth opportunities. The event enabled India Post to connect directly with high-volume exporters and showcase its cutting-edge global delivery services , including EMS (speed post service), International Tracked Packet, and International Business Parcel," the dept said in a press attendees included Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle; R K Mishra, Directorate General of Foreign Trade; Kaiya Arora, Director Postal Services, Mumbai Region; Simran Kaur, Director Postal Services (Headquarter) Mumbai; and Abhijeet Ichake, Director Postal Services of Navi Mumbai Region. Check out the latest news in Mumbai on The Times of India with a wide range of topics including Mumbai politics, Mumbai crime, sports, fashion, Bollywood, culture, industries, civic bodies, Mumbai traffic updates, new trends, education and civic issues. From the regular hustle-bustle of the fast-paced life of the metropolis to the gastronomical delights in famous Khau Gallis. From latest political developments to Bollywood-related events or even Mumbai's notorious traffic jams. We cover it all in detail and you can check it all in just one click. Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra state, was formerly known as Bombay. Now, it is also considered the financial and commercial capital of the country. The mega city has strong historical links, wonderful British architecture, museums, shrines, beaches and the Hindi film industry which is also known as Bollywood. The seven islands which form the metropolis were earlier home to fishing communities. For centuries, the islands were being controlled by the successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and later to the East India Company of Great Britain. During the mid-18th century, Bombay was reshaped with the construction of major roads and railways and subsequently it transformed into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea as we see it today. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996. The happening city carries a vibrant and cosmopolitan culture. Be it Bollywood or Victorian-era buildings, Asia's largest slum in Dharavi or the lunchbox delivery and return system of the famous dabbawalas, every aspect of Mumbai boasts a unique identity.
