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About The book: Education in India by John Murdoch is a critical letter addressed to the Marquis of Ripon, then Viceroy of India, discussing the state and direction of education under British colonial rule. Murdoch advocates for reforms in the Indian education system, emphasizing moral and religious instruction, particularly from a Christian perspective. He critiques the secular nature of colonial education and urges greater efforts to align teaching with ethical and spiritual development. The book reflects 19th-century missionary concerns about Western education's impact on Indian society. About The Author: John Matthai (1886–1959) was a prominent Indian economist and statesman, serving as India’s first Railway Minister and Finance Minister. A graduate of the University of Madras and Oxford, he played a key role in shaping India's economic policies, presenting two national Budgets. Matthai also served as the first Chairman of the State Bank of India and founded the National Council of Applied Economic Research. Honored with Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan, he was a significant figure in post-independence India's financial and academic landscapes. The Title 'Education In India: A Letter To His Excellency The Most Honourable, The Marquis Of Ripon, K.G., G.M.S.I. Viceroy And Governor-General Of India written/authored/edited by John Murdoch', published in the year 1881. The ISBN 9789371330480 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 280 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education, History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.