The Hunter Commission of 1882 was appointed by Lord Rippon to examine the state of education in British India and make recommendations. It was chaired by William Wilson Hunter and had 20 members including Indian educationists. The commission's objectives were to review previous policies, assess elementary education, and evaluate missionary schools. Key recommendations included using local languages as the medium of instruction, establishing model schools, diversifying curriculums, training teachers, and emphasizing education for disadvantaged groups like Muslims and Harijans. The Hunter Commission is considered a landmark in Indian education as it comprehensively assessed the system and laid the foundations for modern primary education.

1. INDIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION
1882
(HUNTER COMMISSION)
A Brief Overview
by
Aliya Khatun

2. INTRODUCTION
 Indian Education Commission, a landmark in
modern Indian education was appointed by Lord
Rippon in February 3, 1882 under the chairmanship
of William Wilson Hunter.
 It is also known as Hunter Commission on the
name of its chairman.
 It had twenty members including Indian
educationists.

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMMISSION
 To look into recommendation and implementation of
Woods’ Dispatch.
 To inquire contemporary status of elementary
education in British India.
 To give suggestions to improve the status of
education in India.
 To evaluate and assess the educational works of
missionaries in the country.
 To assess the grant-aid system utility.

4. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
 Commission suggested that curriculum should be
based on the local needs.
 Practical aspect of curriculum also should be
focused.
 At the primary stage, mother tongue should be the
medium of instruction.
 In every district a model government school should
be established.
 Commission laid special emphasis on diversified
courses. Two type of courses were proposed, i) to
prepare students for higher education ii) to prepare
students for some vocation.

5. CONTINUED..
 For the training of primary school teachers, schools
should be established.
 The commission emphasized the importance and
necessity of teachers training for raising the
standard of education.
 Private or local co-operation was encouraged and
government should help in theses type of co-
operation.
 Government institutions should prohibited to do any
kind of religious activities, but private institutions
should be free from such restrictions.

6. CONTINUED..
 Commission laid emphasis on the differentiation of
curriculum for men and women.
 The commission laid emphasis on the education of
Muslims. Commission recommended that special
fund should be provided for their education.
 Special schools should be opened for the Harijans
and other disadvantaged and backward classes.

7. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COMMISSION
 The Hunter Commission established a landmark in
Indian Education, especially in the area of primary
education.
 It was the first commission in India, gave a
comprehensive recommendations and suggestions
on education in India.
 The recommendations of the commission was
implemented and gave a new direction to the Indian
education and laid a strong foundation of modern
education in India.

8. BIBLIOGRAPHY
 http://www.gktoday.in
 Mohitpuri.pbworks.com