Macaulay’s Minute and Bentick’s Resolution 1835.pptx

Discover the historical significance of the Bentick's Resolution and Macaulay's Minute by watching this informative Power Point Presentation. Discover how Lord Macaulay's educational reforms and Lord Bentinck's resolutions shaped India's socio-cultural landscape and how important they were. Explore the nuances of these historical records, looking at their consequences and enduring impact. Come along on a historical voyage with us as we reveal the stories behind these significant junctures in India's past. This thorough presentation will help you comprehend the colonial era and its lasting effects on a deeper level. Perfect for anyone interested in learning more about India's rich historical legacy, educators, or history enthusiasts

1. Topic-Macaulay’s minutes and Bentick’s resolution 1835 Presented by- Nishat Anjum

2. Introduction Thomas Babington Macaulay (25 October 1800 – 28 December 1859) was a Whig politician and historian from the United Kingdom. Lord Macaulay arrived in India on  June 10, 1834 , as a law member of the Governor General's Executive Council and was appointed President of the Committee of Public Instruction. In 1835, he was tasked with settling a  dispute between orientalists and Anglicists . He  presented his famous minutes to the council  in February 1835, which  Lord Bentinck approved , and a resolution was passed in March 1835.

3. Macaulay’s Minute - Objectives Spending Only on Western Education:  Macaulay wanted the government to spend money only on western education, not oriental education. Closure of Colleges:  He advocated for the closure of all colleges that taught only eastern philosophy and subjects. Downward Filtration Theory:  He also advocated for the government to educate only a few Indians, who would then educate the rest of the population. This is referred to as the   downward filtration' policy. Indian by Blood & British by Taste:  He wished to create a pool of Indians capable of serving British interests and remaining loyal to them. This group would be "Indian by blood and color, but English by tastes, opinions, morals, and intellect."

4. Macaulay’s Minute - Features The main goal of the British government should be to promote European literature and science among Indians, and that "all funds appropriated for the purpose of education would be best spent on English education alone. No funds from the government were to be spent on the printing of oriental works. All funds available to the government would be spent in the future on imparting knowledge of English literature and science to Indians.

5. Macaulay’s Minute- Merits Role of English in India’s Freedom Struggle:  The first advantage of Macaulay's Minutes for Indians was that it contributed to the expansion of the English language in India. It cannot be denied that English later played a significant influence in India's freedom movements. Foundation for Modern Education in India:  The second advantage that Macaulay's Minutes provided to Indians was that it helped create the groundwork for modern education in that country.

6. Macaulay’s Minute- Demerits Macaulay  did not listen to any of the orientalists' arguments. The  native people were further insulted  by his comment that "a single shelf of a fine European library was worth the whole native literature of India and Arabia." The controversial  "Downward Filtration Theory"  presented by Macaulay's Minutes was responsible for  dividing society into two groups: the educated and the uneducated.  For Indians, his downward filtration theory proved to be a  failure.

7. Bentick’s Resolution, March1835 - Lord Macaulay submitted his minute to the Governor General in Council where Lord William Bentinck was the Governor General of that council. -Bentick’s resolution was the first announcement by the British government in the context of Indian education. -On the basis of this resolution, the purpose, medium, subject, curriculum etc. of Indian education were determined.

8. In March 1835, Bentick issued following order- The main objective of the British government is to promote European literature and science among students. Oriental schools will neither be abolished nor excluded. Printing and publication of oriental literature will be stopped. The money received on education will now be spent for European literature and science through English medium of education .

9. Impact of Bentick’s resolution on Indian education- English education system started in India. Indian youth started getting education of western literature and science. The English language was given preference over Indian language. Indian people became aware of global changes and scientific progress.

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