I AM A MAN OF CHARACTER 213
(2) Mr. Bhimrao Ambedkar will not devote any time to the study of other subject or subjects to the detriment of his study of those mentioned in the agreement without the consent of His Highness’ Government.
(3) He shall submit quarterly reports of his conduct and progress to the Minister of Education, Baroda State, through the Educational Authorities under whom he may be studying or through Dr. H. C. Pumpus under whose care he may be placed and shall abide by the insrtuctions that may be sent to him from time to time.
(4) He will receive before departure Rs. 500 for his outfit.
(5) For his onward journey from Bombay to America His Highness’ Government will provide second class passage by a French or German Steamer. He will also be provided with the same for the return journey, if he returns after successfully finishing the subject or subjects as mentioned in clause I or if he is compelled by sickness to return, under a Medical Certificate, before the completion of his studies. He will also receive second class railway and boat fare and actual expenses for bona-fide journeys made in connection with his studies.
(6) Mr. Ambedkar will receive from the date of his starting from Bombay an allowance of £ 230 ( two hundred and thirty pounds) per annum, and in addition the Government will pay all expenditure.
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A. C. Joshi
Bhimrao R. Ambedkar
(on Eight Annas Stamp)
Signed and attested before me this day on fourth of June 1913.
G.M. Shah
Assistant Minister of Education,
Baroda State.
On behalf of Government.” [1]
1 : Rattu : Little known facts of Dr. Ambedkar, Pp. 227-228.