In Jharkhand, Chotanagpur Mathematical Society (CMS) has been an active instrument for promotion of mathematics. It was established in the University Department of Mathematics, Ranchi University, Ranchi on Dec 22, 1997.
Jharkhand Society of Mathematical Sciences (JSMS) is essentially CMS enlarged and fixed on a broader frame w.r.t. geographical area of operation as well as mathematical content. JSMS was registered in 2011 under Society Registration Act 21, 1860. It aims at intensifying support to academicians, experts and research workers in various disciplines of mathematics and allied sciences including Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Mathematics and Computer Science. It wishes research workers of Jharkhand to come forward to work in areas of Financial Mathematics as well as Environmental Science.
Jharkhand Society of Mathematical Sciences has successfully introduced two annual
functions in the mathematical community of Ranchi;
(1) : RAMANUJANS DAY around 22nd of December, right since 1997
(2) : Mathematics Festival on first Sunday of February, right since 2000.
Several Mathematicians have visited mathematical seminars organized on these occasions.