National Mathematics Day 2024: History, significance and all you need to know
India TodayNational Mathematics Day is celebrated every year in India on December 22. NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY HISTORY The celebration of National Mathematics Day began in 2012, when the then Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, announced the occasion to honour the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan. NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY SIGNIFICANCE Honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan, the day commemorates the life and contributions of one of India's greatest mathematicians, Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose work was influential not only in India but also around the world. National Mathematics Day is a day to honour the extraordinary contributions of Srinivasa Ramanujan and to celebrate the power and beauty of mathematics. Through events, education, and exploration, National Mathematics Day serves as an important reminder of how Ramanujan’s work continues to inspire and push the boundaries of mathematical research.