Question

what was wood's despatch what were its provisions

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. 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

In this question, we are asked to talk about wood's despatch and its provision.

• The English East India Company's president, Sir Charles Wood, made a significant contribution to the advancement of female education in India.
• When he dispatched a letter to Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor-General of India at the time, in 1854.
• Wood advocated for the adoption of vernacular languages in elementary schools, Anglo-vernacular languages in high schools, and English as the major language of instruction in colleges.
• It's called Wood's dispatch. Women's education and vocational training were emphasized.
• One of the best decisions made by EIC was to teach English classes to Indians so they could work in the administration of the company.

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