PASIGHAT, Sep 29: A five-day Residential Mathematical Thinking Camp (MTC-2026), organized by the Department of Mathematics and IQAC, Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Pasighat in association with the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), Pasighat and Dera Natung Govt College (DNGC), Itanagar, got underway at the JNC premises here.
The camp, held from September 29 to October 3, is organized under the aegis of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR Mumbai, with support from the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM), Government of India, and the DBT Star College Programme and IQAC of JNC.
Speaking on the occasion, APU Registrar Narmi Darang appreciated the initiative, stating that mathematics forms the foundation of several disciplines, including economics, commerce, computer science and the sciences. He encouraged the participants to develop their mathematical aptitude and informed that APU has already introduced MSc and PhD programmes in Mathematics.
Dr Leki Sitang, Vice Principal JNC, urged the students to work hard, remain confident and not be discouraged by difficult problems.
Dr Gete Umbrey, HoD Mathematics (JNC) and Coordinator of MTC-2026, said the camp aims to “nurturing problem-solvers, critical thinkers and innovators of tomorrow.” Highlighting the importance of mathematics in the age of Artificial Intelligence, he said a deeper understanding of mathematics would enable young minds to become creators of technology rather than merely consumers.
The five-day camp is being attended by meritorious students of Classes VII to X selected from schools across the State. The participants will take part in lectures and hands-on sessions conducted by experts from reputed institutions. (DIPRO)