Female Education in the Punjab, 1937-47 An Appraisal of Government’s Role

Abstract

The present work proposes to give an insight into the different measures taken up by the Punjab Government during the Provincial Autonomy period from 1937 to 1947 for the development of Primary, Middle, High School and the College Education in general and female education in particular. Although the government tried to impart education, yet it was found wanting in many ways and the message of the need and the importance of education among the women remained half-baked. The study, also, makes a mention of the taboos attached to the female education in our society during those days and the various efforts made by the government in the form of enacting laws, appointing commissions, committees and the constructive role played by some private organizations. But the desired results could not be achieved due to the paucity of funds on the part of Government. It was aggravated further by the crunch faced due to the onset of Great Depression of 1930s, the breakout of the World War-II and the prevailing uncertain political atmosphere during this period.