Establishment of English Education System in India under East India Company

One of the major disputed issues, among the British officials after their dominance of India, was to change the educational system of the country. A schism emerged amongst the administrators of East India Company, politicians, orientalists and scholars regarding how to administer Education System in India. Some of them opposed the interference of the Government in educational affairs. Besides, they were against the introducing of English Education System for Indians. In their viewpoint, such activities shall prove detrimental to the interests of English Rule in India. While others believed that for the betterment of Indians, they should be familiarized with English language and modern western Sciences. Despite conflicts, eventually they decided to import modern education system to India and eliminate the local and traditional system. Resultantly, many schools, colleges and universities were established in the country.
This article deals with the conflicts between the supporters and dissidents of modern education system and evaluates the replacement of indigenous education system with modern education system under the Rule of East India Company.