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20 July 2026

Historical report on Indian labourers in Ceylon

This historical report provides useful context for understanding the evolution of the Indian diaspora and colonial-era labor policies, but it is not a direct subject of UPSC examination questions.

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Notes

  • Report for 1925 by Mr. S. Ranganathan, I.C.S., Agent to the Government of India in Ceylon.
  • 40 per cent of Indian labourers in Ceylon were not receiving a living wage.
  • Identified critical gaps in welfare infrastructure including medical relief, housing, and education.
  • Advocated for the implementation of a standard wage system for Indian labourers.

Questions

  1. Discuss the socio-economic challenges faced by the Indian diaspora working in the colonial plantation economy during the early 20th century, with reference to the findings of the 1925 report on Indian labourers in Ceylon. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Who served as the Agent to the Government of India in Ceylon in 1925?

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