Prof. Anup Kumar Rajput, Head of the Department of Elementary Education at NCERT, New Delhi. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and specializes in mathematics education and ICT in learning. He has authored over 100 research articles and 20 textbooks, including NCERT books, and has led national initiatives such as Early School Mathematics and Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat. With extensive international experience as an expert evaluator, he focuses on enhancing early mathematics learning, reducing math phobia, and building communities that apply mathematical modelling for societal impact.