Achievements of the Justice Party

The Justice Party remained in power for a period of thirteen years. Its administration was noted for social justice and social reform. Justice rule gave adequate representation to non-Brahman communities in the public services. It improved the status of depressed classes through education reforms.

Justice Party introduced following reforms in the field of Education :

1. Free and compulsory education was introduced for the first time in Madras.

2. Nearly 3000 fisher boys and fisher girls were offered free special instruction by the Department of Fisheries.

3. Midday Meals was given at selected corporation schools in Madras.

4. The Madras Elementary Education Act was amended in 1934 and in 1935 to improve elementary education.

5. The Education of girls received encouragement during the Justice rule in Madras.

6. Education of the Depressed Classes was entrusted with Labour
Department.

7. Encouragement was given to Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medical education.

The government took over the power of appointing district munsiffs out of the control of the High Court. The Communal G. O.s (Government Orders) of 1921 and 1922 provided for the reservation of appointments in local bodies and educational institutions for non-Brahmin communities in increased proportion.

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