Wood's Education Despatch of 1854, also known as the Wood's Despatch, was a significant educational policy document during the colonial period in India. It was issued by Sir Charles Wood, who was the President of the Board of Control for India at that time. The despatch outlined the principles and recommendations for the development of education in India.
The Wood's Despatch of 1854 had a lasting impact on Indian education as it emphasized the importance of primary education, the promotion of vernacular languages, and the establishment of universities and colleges.
It laid the foundation for a structured and organized education system in colonial India.
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