Lord Ripon

Lord Ripon - 1880 – 1884

* Appointed by the liberal party under Gladstone.

• 1st factory act(1881) to improve the condition of labour. The 1st Factory Act, 1881, aimed at prohibiting child labour.

• Liberal person, who sympathized with Indians.

 • Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act (1882)

• Passed the local self – government Act (1882)

• Resolution on land revenue policy.(1882)

• Appointed Hunter commission (for Education reforms) in 1882 Took steps to improve primary & secondary education (on William Hunter Commission’s recommendations).

• Passed the libert Bill (1883) which enabled Indian district magistrates to try European criminals. But this was withdrawn later.