Question

Write a brief note on the contributions of Sir M. Vishveshwaraiah in the fields of:
(i)Industries
(ii)Education

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Give a note on the view and contributions of Vishweshwaraiaih in the field of industries.
• Give a note on the view and contributions of Vishweshwaraiaih in the field of education.

Solution:
Contributions of Sir M.Vishveshwaraiah

• Industries:
  • He famously remarked, ‘Industrialise or Perish’.​
  • He established a shop factory named ‘Sandalwood Factory’ at Mysuru.
  • He founded the Mysuru Chambers of Commerce and Industries in Bengaluru and Mysuru Bank(1913) to encourage the growth of industries.
• Education:
  • Vishveshwaraiah believed that education is the key to a country's progress.
  • He made primary education mandatory and prioritised technical education.
  • He founded an agricultural school in Hebbal and played an important role in the establishment of the University of Mysuru (1916).