A RESOLUTION OF 7th MARCH, 1835

A RESOLUTION OF 7th MARCH, 1835

Lord William Bentinck accepted the arguments advanced by Macaulay in support of his view and observed, “I give my entire concurrence to the sentiments expressed in this minute.” in his Resolution of 7th March, 1835, passed the following orders :-

First. His Lordship-in-Council is of opinion that the great object of the British Government ought to be the promotion of European literature and science among the natives of India; and that all the funds appropriated for the purpose of education would be best employed on English education alone. 

Second. But it is not the intention of His Lordship-in-Council to abolish any college or school of native learning, while the native population shall appear to be inclined to avail themselves of the advantages which it affords, and His Lordship-in-Council directs that all the existing professors and students at all institutions under the superintendence of the Committee shall continue to receive their stipends.... ..... ; no stipend shall be given to any student that may hereafter enter at any of these institutions; and that when any professor of Oriental learning shall vacate his situation. the Committee shall report to the Government the number and state of the class in order the Government may be able to decide upon the expediency of appointing a successor of appointing a successor.

Third. It has come to the knowledge of the Governor General-in-Council that a large sum has been expended by the Committee on the printing of Oriental works ; His Lordship-in-Council directs that no portion of the funds shall hereafter be so employed. 
Fourth. His Lordship-in-Council directs that all the funds which these reforms will leave at the disposal of the Committee be henceforth employed in imparting to the native population a knowledge of English literature and science through the medium of the English language ; and His Lordship-in-Council requests the Committee to submit to Government, with all expedition, a plan for the accomplishment of this purpose. 

This was the first declaration of the British Government in the sphere of education in India. It eventually determined the aim, content and the medium of instruction in India. Promotion of Western sciences and arts was acknowledged as the avowed object. 

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