Simon Commission

GPTKB entity

Statements (71)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
gptkbp:cabinet_member gptkb:Sir_John_Simon
gptkbp:dissolved gptkb:1930
gptkbp:formed 1928
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Simon Commission
gptkbp:impact Led to the Government of India Act 1935
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Hindu_Mahasabha
gptkb:Indian_National_Congress
gptkb:Muslim_League
Various Indian political parties
gptkbp:location gptkb:British_India
gptkbp:notable_event Boycott by Indian leaders
gptkbp:public_reaction Widespread protests
gptkbp:published gptkb:1930
gptkbp:purpose Constitutional reform in India
gptkbp:recommendation Economic reforms
Education reforms
Support for youth development
Administrative reforms
Judicial reforms
Social reforms
Support for women's rights
Land reforms
Promotion of trade and commerce
Provincial autonomy
Decentralization of power
Establishment of a federal government
Promotion of social justice
Promotion of national unity
Support for cultural heritage preservation
Support for economic development
Support for environmental protection
Support for public health initiatives
Promotion of rural development
Promotion of civil liberties
Support for technological advancement
Promotion of international relations
Support for urban development
Strengthening of democratic institutions
Promotion of community development
Support for scientific advancement
Police reforms
Encouragement of political participation
Promotion of sports and recreation
Promotion of labor rights
Protection of minority rights
Promotion of infrastructure development
Promotion of education for all
Protection of civil rights
Establishment of a national assembly
Support for disaster management.
Reform of the civil service
Encouragement of cultural development
Constitutional safeguards for minorities
Expansion of legislative councils
Separate electorates for minorities
Promotion of tourism in India
Federal structure for India
Devolution of powers to provinces
Inclusion of Indian opinions in governance
Increased local self-government
Increased representation for Indians
Introduction of a bicameral legislature
Review of the Government of India Act 1919
Strengthening of provincial governments
Support for investment in India
Support for self-governance
gptkbp:significance First all-British commission to review Indian governance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Second_Round_Table_Conference
gptkb:Government_of_India_Act_1935
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5