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Wood’s Despatch argued that - “The East's literature was not only rife with serious faults but could not instil in individuals a feeling of duty and a dedication to labour, as well as the ability to acquire the administrative skills needed.”

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According to Wood's Despatch, exposure to European culture will strengthen Indians' morals. They would become truthful and trustworthy, giving the Company access to civil workers they could rely upon. The British implemented many steps as a result of the 1854 Despatch. Governmental education departments were formed to exercise complete control over all educational issues. A system of university education was also established. Hence, it restated the integrity of a system of European learning over oriental knowledge while outlining the educational plan to be implemented in India.
Hence, Wood's Despatch argued that - "The East's literature was not only rife with serious faults but could not instil in individuals a feeling of duty and a dedication to labour, as well as the ability to acquire the administrative skills needed."

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