Ganderbal: Two-week online foundation course for Mathematics, Initiation into Mathematics, Jammu and Kashmir, organized by Mathematics Training and Talent Search (MTTS) trust in collaboration with Central University of Kashmir (CUK) concluded here.
Prof. Wali Mohammad Shah, Dean School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, CUK congratulated the MTTS trust on behalf of the varsity for conducting the programme for the undergraduate students of Jammu and Kashmir. He in particular praised the efforts of Prof. Kumaresan and Dr. Ajeet Kumar for making it possible to conduct this programme in online mode without affecting the academic calendar of the participants. He appreciated the efforts of the concerned teachers particularly Dr. Ananth and Dr. Vikram for the techniques they used to train the participants and their mentors.
The participants in their feedback said the Foundation Course has made a huge difference to the confidence, attitude and enthusiasm for mathematics among the students.
Thanking Prof. Shah and CUK administration for the collaboration, Dr. Ajeet Kumar, programme Coordinator said that the students from J&K are talented and deserve such activities for the overall development of mathematics culture in the region. He appreciated the role of mentors including Dr. Idrees Qasim and Ms Farhat Zargar for remaining with the participants during the programme. He assured to conduct other such programmes and problem solving sessions in offline mode for the students of J&K and Ladakh. He joined Prof. Shah in thanking the National Board for Higher Mathematics, Department of Atomic Energy for the financial support for conducting this programme.

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