Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a supporter of western education and English education. He believed that modern education is an essential requisite for spread of modern thoughts. He established a college and a school in Calcutta and promoted english education.
He translated Vedas and Upnishads in Bangala language. He Compiled Bangla grammar. He performed commendable work in the field of journalism. That is why, he is also called “The Forerunner of Indian Journalism’.