Progress of Education In India 1892-93 To 1896-97

Progress of Education in India 1892-93 to 1896-97 by J.S. Cotton is a government report detailing the state and growth of education during British rule. It highlights increased enrollment in primary and secondary schools, the expansion of institutions, and gradual improvements in female education. The report emphasizes the role of government and missionary schools in promoting literacy. It also notes regional disparities, with some provinces advancing faster than others. While praising growth, Cotton acknowledges challenges like low attendance, inadequate funding, and teacher shortages. The document provides a snapshot of colonial educational priorities and the early development of modern education in India.