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“Je ridine is practised by overy boy of the College. Tt seems probable that
he le ride activities at Raipur val not be dominated, as they are in England,
by the playing of what are sometimes termed “ major games". Riding,
work on the farm and in the garden, carpentry, exoursions in the country-
side, scouting, and perhaps the revival of indigenous gamos will probably .
bocome prominent.
hero are already signs that an Indian public school will differ vitally
from its compecr in England. At Raipur much attention is already paid to
the acquisition of interests, hobbios and knowledge, which will be valuablo
later in life. A boy is given a wide choice in these activities which comprise
first-aid, carpontry, gardening, music, polo, work in the farm, care of a
motor car, nature study, the drama and swimming.
920. Whether or not the rules of admission be further liberalised, it is
equally desirable that the avorage cost of educating a boy in this college
should be reduced ; otberwiss, the increased enrolment, which is essential,
will pass beyond the realm of practical politics,
The rates of tuition fees vary from Rs. 30 to Rs. 80 per mensem according
to each boy’s placo of residence and the income of his paronts. The total
cost of education varies from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 3,000 per annum in accordance
with the standard of living adopted by each boy. Many reductions have
been made recently by the abolition of private tuition and by the partial
introduction of common messing. The keeping of horses and the playing
of polo account mainly for the higher figure of expenditure by some boys.
Jt is for consideration whether the keeping and hiring of horses should not
come within the scope of the College.
Though the cost of living may reach a higher figure in the case of a few
boys with special requirements and with special advantages, it is most
advisable that it should become possible for a boy with normal requirements
to attend the College at an inclusive fee of Rs. 1,200 per annum. Such
reduction will not be possible until a lowe1ing of the fees is rendered possible
by a largely increasod exrolment.
G. ANDERSON,
Dated the 8th May 1934. Educational Commissioner with the
Government of India.
It was a great ploasure to me to be associated with Sir
Ki.,C.8.L, C.LE., Educational Commissioner with the Govan ne india’
in his inspection of the Rajkumar College, Raipur, and to have the o ©.
tunity of discussing with him many mattors connectod with it. I understar ‘d
that my function is to append to his report a note from which the Gover . t
of India would have a clear idea of how far the College is fulfilling its rimar
fonction, namely, the proper training of future Rulers of Indian Stetos ant
othors who may be expocted to exercise an influence on their administration
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progress and develoyment. In this respect I endorse the remarks made by
Mr. Drake last year as regards the educational sta
the results produced by the Collego m building the cereal of its bane and
2. Last year Mr. Drake emphasised the i i i
fhe number of the boys if the best possible results were bo be nkiavsea eee
{ allege and this view has beon expanded very clearly by Sir George Ander ne
inhisreport. Another matter which is really closely connected is the question
of reduction of fees, which has also b i
missioner. There is no doubt that the Rulore of me) rat Teeeational aval
of the Eastern States Agency find that y 9 ualler Siete
, the present f i i
boys at the College, if not prohibitive. preson’-cost oi educating their
feel doubtful whether thoy. ou wa By rainy eabenditure which they
be possiblo to effect, even if not an all By vaising the numbers it should
the loworing of tho mainimum feo hie reduction ot fees for the presont,
Ms] F&PD hare at prosont charged.