The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms

The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms, implemented in 1919-1920, were a series of changes to British India’s government intended to gradually grant Indians more self-governance. They introduced a system of elected councils at both provincial and central levels, allowing Indians to participate in decision-making, though ultimate authority remained with the British. The reforms marked a step toward self-rule, acknowledging Indian political aspirations, but kept colonial control intact. They laid the groundwork for future reforms, balancing gradual empowerment with continued British oversight.