Question

list the main objective of wood despatch

Answer 1

Sir Charles Wood, the President of the Board of Control of the English East India Company, had an important effect on spreading english learning and female education in India .When in 1854 he sent a despatch to Lord Dalhousie, the then Governor-General of India.[1][2] Wood suggested that primary schools must adopt vernacular languages, high schools must adopt Anglo vernacular language and on college level English medium for education. This is known as Wood's despatch. Vocational and women's education were stressed upon.One of the most favourable step taken by EIC to create English class in Indian people to be used as workforce in company's administration.

Answer 2

British administration plays a significant role in spreading the English language whereas wood dispatch played a significant role. Sir Charles wood laid down the foundation for expanding English education and girls training.

As an outcome, the 'Wood's Despatch' was circulated, whose main objective was to confer European familiarity to the people of India and also to promote their judgment and ethical determination.