Contributions of Justice Party
In spite of the fluctuating fortunes in the
subsequent elections, the Justice party continued to hold power from 1921 to
1937. They introduced a number of reforms. Through communal Government Order
they ensured adequate number of opportunities to every category of non-brahmin
communities. They removed discrimination against Sudras and Panchamas in public
roads, transports, restaurants and public wells. They regulated the temple
affairs through the newly constituted Hindu Religious Endowment Board,
earmarked plots of land for the Panchamas (Panchami’s Land) introduced new
township and industrial estates. Special efforts were taken to provide
education for the children of depressed classess. For the first time they
experimented with “Noon Meal Scheme” in a few schools. Knowledge of Sanskrit as
the basic eligibility for medical education was removed which facilitated
non-brahmin students gaining entry into medical education. On an initiative
from Dr. Muthulakshmi and others, Devadasi system was abolished in Tami nadu
and women were enfranchised. Co-operative societies were promoted. Mirasdari
system was abolished, and a number of irrigation schemes were introduced in
1923.
Annamalai University and Andhra University were founded during their regime. It
was the Justic
Party which provided the most
successful government though they were assigned only a few departments.
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