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The Governor General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was

The Governor General of India who initiated the introduction of English in India was Correct Answer Lord Bentinck

In India Lord Macaulay (Thomas Balington Macaulay) is fully credited with the official introduction of English education though the necessary order on the subject were given by Lord William Bentinck the governor general of India on 7th March 1835.

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