Wood's despatch is a landmark in the history of english education in india.Explain
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Wood's despatch is a landmark in the history of English education in India because:
1. It helped to start a new era in the Indian education system.
2. It defined the objectives of education.
3. It offered education at all levels - the primary, secondary and higher education.
4. It recommended mass education.
5. It encouraged the setting up of new schools and universities so many new schools and universities were established.
6. It gave importance to vocational education.
7. The quality of teachers was improved because they were given training and a better salary.
8. Scholarships were given to the deserving students.
9. Regional and classical languages were taught in the schools.
It is important because it changed the education system of India. No extra fee from any other person. Classes were running reguraly and proper attendance was maintaned.