GANDERBAL: In a significant step towards implementing the National Education Policy 2020, Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), launched two student-centric initiatives: Ramanujan Mathematics Lecture Series, and a unique VAC Course titled "Bharatiya Ganit Through BEIMI".
Speaking about the initiatives, Dr. Haribhau R. Bhapkar, Head, Department of Mathematics & NEP-2020 Nodal Officer, expressed gratitude to Vice Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, Dean Academics affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean School of Physical Sciences, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, for their support.
About the Ramanujan Mathematics Lecture Series, Dr. Bhapkar said, "Through this series, we will invite eminent personalities from Mathematics and allied sciences for the academic growth and holistic development of students."
In his lecture, Prof. Nadeem highlighted how Mathematics plays a vital role in the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence. He explained that concepts like Linear Algebra, Probability, and Optimization form the backbone of AI and Machine Learning models. He further emphasized that strengthening mathematical foundations is essential for students to lead in the era of AI and data-driven technologies.
Highlighting a major curricular innovation, Dr. Bhapkar announced the launch of the VAC Course - âBharatiya Ganit Through BEIMIâ. "This course is grounded in our defined BEIMI Pedagogy â Brainstorming Experiments/Activities, Inferences, Mathematical Insights. It integrates Ancient Indian Mathematical wisdom with experiential learning to help students understand mathematics by doing and discovering," he added.
Dr. Bhapkar informed that the department has implemented the BEIMI Teaching-Learning Pedagogy and established the BEIMI Mathematics Lab to transform classrooms into incubators of innovation. âNot just for degrees, but for ideas, for resolving societal issues, and for nation-building.â Students of the department have filed five copyrights related to issues in Kashmir valley, presented 21 papers on IKS in an international conference and presently working on a patent. The session was moderated by Ms Farjana Nikhat under the guidance of Dr. G. M. Sofi, academic coordinator.


