What is notable about the legacy of Lord Ripon 1 He helped the growth of local bodies like the Munic...........

Modern Indian History Viceroys and Governor Generals

What is notable about the legacy of Lord Ripon?

1. He helped the growth of local bodies like the Municipal Committees in towns and the local boards in taluks and villages.

2. He was responsible for the rendition of Mysore to its Hindu ruler.

3. He introduced a uniform primary education policy through out British India.

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Explanation:

He devoted himself to task of liberalising the Indian administration.He repealed the Vernacular Press Act and earned much popularity among Indians.Ripon believed that self-government is the highest and noblest principles of politics.Therefore, he powers of municipalities were increased.Their chairmen were to be non-officials. They were entrusted the care of local amenities,sanitation, drainage and water-supply and also primary education. District and taluk boards were created.It was insisted that the majority of the members of these boards should be elected non-officials.The local bodies were given executive powers with financial resources of their own.