The Calcutta Mathematical Society was founded in 1876, making it the oldest mathematical association in India.

The primary objective of the Indian Mathematical Society is to promote the study and research of mathematics in India.

While mathematical associations in India may engage in a variety of activities, advocacy for increased funding for mathematical research is typically not one of them.

Mathematical associations in India have contributed to the development of mathematics in the country by providing a platform for mathematicians to interact and exchange ideas, organizing conferences and workshops on mathematics, and publishing mathematical journals and books.

While mathematical associations in India may face challenges such as lack of funding, limited access to resources, and lack of public awareness about the importance of mathematics, brain drain of talented mathematicians is not typically a challenge they face.

Mathematical associations in India can promote public awareness about the importance of mathematics by organizing public lectures and outreach programs, engaging with the media to communicate the importance of mathematics, and developing educational resources and materials for schools and colleges.

Mathematical associations in India can contribute to the country's economic development by providing a skilled workforce for industries that rely on mathematics, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among mathematicians, and supporting research and development in mathematical fields that have applications in industry.

Mathematical associations in India can play a role in shaping public policy related to mathematics education by providing input to government agencies on mathematics education policies, advocating for increased funding for mathematics education, and developing curriculum and standards for mathematics education.

Mathematical associations in India can foster collaboration between mathematicians and other professionals by organizing joint conferences and workshops with other professional organizations, encouraging mathematicians to engage with other professionals in their work, and providing opportunities for mathematicians to learn about other fields.

Mathematical associations in India face a number of challenges in fulfilling their mission, including lack of funding, limited access to resources, and brain drain of talented mathematicians.

Mathematical associations in India can overcome the challenges they face by seeking funding from government agencies and private organizations, partnering with other organizations to share resources and expertise, and developing innovative programs and initiatives to attract and retain talented mathematicians.

Mathematical associations in India can promote diversity and inclusion in the mathematical community by organizing outreach programs to encourage students from underrepresented groups to pursue mathematics, providing scholarships and financial assistance to students from underrepresented groups, and advocating for policies that promote diversity and inclusion in the mathematical community.

Mathematical associations in India can contribute to the development of mathematical sciences in the country by supporting research and development in mathematical sciences, providing a platform for mathematicians to share their research findings, and promoting collaboration between mathematicians and other scientists.

Mathematical associations in India can promote ethical conduct in the mathematical community by developing and enforcing codes of conduct for mathematicians, providing training and resources on ethical issues in mathematics, and advocating for policies that promote ethical conduct in the mathematical community.