B.L RICE'S CONTRIBUTION TO KARNATAKA EDUCATION SYSTEM – A REVIEW

B.L Rice was well known epigraphist, Historian, Educationist and Editor of literary works. He rendered Yeoman's service in erstwhile Mysore state for six decades. After he served Headmaster of the central school, he was appointed as school inspector, then director of public instruction in erstwhile Mysore state and Coorg. During this period he introduced many important reforms in the field of education. He prepared a comprehensive scheme called 'Hobli-Schools Scheme'. He gave great importance to education of girls. He played a significant role in the preparation of the 'Hunter Report'. This report recommended reforms at all India level in the field of education.