Arithmetic contests were a good way to build strong foundation for children, union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria said on Sunday.
Attending the "12th National SIP Prodigy Competition 2015" held here, Katheria said such contests "were a good way to promote young talent".
Over 3,000 children -- in the 7-12 age group -- from about 400 schools spread across 20 states took part in the competition organised by SIP Academy India.