Roy was committed to education, without which he believed
social reform would be impossible. He campaigned for education in Western science and
technology combined with India's heritage. In 1822, he established an English medium
Anglo-Hindu School and in 1827, with the support of the Scottish missionary-educator
Alexander Duff he founded the Anglo-Hindu College.
He
believed that English-language education was superior to the traditional Indian
education system, and he opposed the use of government funds to support schools teaching
Sanskrit. He championed women's education.
Ram Mohan Roy
was supportive of English studies in India. Being a progressive social reformer and
scholar, he believed English to be one of the best media for spreading scientific
knowledge.
He, himself translated vedic texts and ancient scriptures into
simple English so that they can be better understood.
He opened up several
school and colleges where he supported modern, western curriculum along with traditional
ways of learning.
He thus supported the use of English language and in
general induction of western learning into Indian education.
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