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Education in Karnataka through the ages
by Jyotsna Kamat
Appendix D
Chief Collector Harris’s Report on Education in Kanara
Excerpts of the chief collector’s report, dated August 27, 1822
- In Kanara, there are no schools or colleges teaching science and other complex subjects. There are no established schools. There are no permanent teachers. There is no record of any government building or any educational institution.
- Upper class Brahmins receive some education in cities under a chief Brahmin. The teacher does not receive a salary except in the form of clothing. The Muslims follow a similar system, with the Mullas acting as the teachers. The education is fully private and does not follow a uniform curriculum. The children are taught reading, writing, and mathematics. Except for the uppermost caste, nobody studies Persian, Hindavi (old name of Hindi), and Kannada.
- There is no doubt that the education in this state has degenerated to the lowest level. The education is the monopoly of the Brahmins, Konkanis, and Shenvis.
- After I came to Kanara, I tried to encourage some farmers (Bunts) to acquire some education, but without any success. There is one Christian school in Kanara that teaches Latin and Portuguese.
See Also:
Education
in Karnataka through the ages
Preface | Buddhist Education | Jaina Education |
Palm-leaf Texts |
Ghatikasthana | Education of Royalty |
Community Education | Vocational Training |
Education of Women | Physical Education | Among Muslims |
Conclusions
Kamat's Potpourri 
Research DatabaseHistory
of Education in Karnataka