This PSEB 8th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 16 The Education and British Rule will help you in revision during exams.
PSEB 8th Class Social Science Notes Chapter 16 The Education and British Rule
→ Spread of Education in India: After 1853 A.D., the British government started giving more stress on the spread of education. They also tried to increase government control on educational centres.
→ Wood’s Report of 1854 A.D: Following suggestions were given in Charles Wood’s report in 1854 A.D.
- Universities like London be open in India.
- Colleges are opened under Universities.
- One educational department is opened in each province.
- Special emphasis is given to women’s education.
→ Hunter Commission: The Hunter Commission was appointed in 1882 A.D. under the tenure of Lord Rippen. These were the suggestions of this commission
- Government should not interfere in higher education.
- Administration of aided schools should be given to local organizations.
- Fees in schools should be reduced.
→ Efforts of Lord Curzon: In 1904 A.D., Lord Curzon passed an Act on Universities. Government control over Universities was increased by this Act.
→ Sadler Commission: Sadler Commission was appointed in 1917 A.D. for bringing reforms to Calcutta (Kolkata) University. Many changes were brought in the organization of Allahabad and Lucknow Universities after the suggestions of this commission.
→ Sargent Scheme: Sargent plan was made in 1943 A.D. According to this plan, Education has to be spread completely over the next 50 years.
→ Aligarh Movement: This movement was started by Sir Sayyed Ahmad Khan for bringing reforms in Muslim Society and for reform religion.
→ Contribution in the field of Education: Main Indian leaders who gave contributions to the Educational field were Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand, etc.