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groundbreaking contributions Emphasising logical reasoning
to number theory, infinite series over rote learning, the policy
and continued fractions; and
is poised to cultivate the next
Bhaskara II, known for his work
generation of mathematicians
in algebra, calculus and other
and innovators. By integrating
areas. The success of the IMO
mathematical concepts with
2024 team underscores the
continuing strength of India's practical applications and
mathematical education in encouraging interdisciplinary
today’s time and the potential learning, NEP 2020 aims to
for future achievements. This is nurture young talents who can
India's best performance since excel in competitions like the IMO.
its debut in 1989, achieving its
One of its key advancements is
highest number of
the restructured
gold medals and
pedagogical
securing its highest
approach, which
rank to date. India
ensures a gradual
scored 167 points in the
and seamless
competition, which
saw participation transition between
from a total of 609 educational levels.
students—528 boys NEP 2020 breaks
and 81 girls—from 108 down traditional
countries. barriers between
Prime Minister
arts and sciences,
Narendra Modi
curricular and
celebrated the
extracurricular
accomplishment as
activities, and
a national triumph
and an inspiration for vocational and
future generations. academic streams,
Congratulating the thus equipping
team, he said that students to thrive in
this feat will inspire a globalised world.
several other youngsters and
The remarkable
help make Mathematics even
achievements of India at IMO
more popular.
2024 are truly a reflection of the
The National Education Policy
country's rich mathematical
2020 has also brought about
heritage and the growing
transformative changes in the
strength of its educational
Indian academic sector to foster
holistic development in students. framework.
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