History of Mathematics in India 

IIT Gandhinagar

Announcing

Ganita Sammelan

19-22 January 2025

This in-person four-day workshop will have a rich variety of events: plenary talks by distinguished scholars (including Prof Manjul Bhargava, Dr MD Srinivas, Prof MS Sriram, Prof K Ramasubramanian, Prof Amartya K Dutta), presentations by other scholars, release of at least two major new books, a session in remembrance of the towering scholar, the late Prof RC Gupta, results of a national quiz competition for schoolchildren on the history of Indian mathematics, interactive sessions with school students (including fun and games), etc.

Register here for the event

(Registration not required for IIT Gandhinagar
students, faculty and staff)

Our Mission

The HoMI project explores the rich history of mathematics in India and the enormous contributions by scholars from Vedic to modern times. We promote both advanced research and the creation of authentic educational material at all levels, thus targeting both the scholarly world and the lay public.

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