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1. Introduction The Welsh Presbyterian Mission, also known as the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Mission, played a significant role in the spread of education, Christianity, and social reform in Northeast India, especially in the Khasi, Jaintia, and Mizo Hills during the 19th century. Originating from Wales (United Kingdom), this mission was deeply committed to both religious […]

The history of modern education in Assam is deeply intertwined with the work of Christian missionaries. Before their arrival, education in the region was largely traditional, centred around tols (Sanskrit schools) and pathshalas (village schools), which were often limited to upper castes and focused on religious and classical texts. The missionaries brought with them a new system of education,