Mysore/Mysuru, April 7 -- 5th Graduation Day at Mahajana First Grade College

Renowned cardiologist and Bengaluru Rural MP, Dr. C.N. Manjunath, opined that education must be measured by character and values rather than mere percentages.

Speaking as the chief guest at the 5th Graduation Day of SBRR Mahajana First Grade College (Autonomous) held at its Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium in the city recently, Dr. Manjunath noted a stark contrast in the nation's progress.

"While India's literacy rate has impressively climbed from 30% at the time of independence to 80%, he expressed deep concern that the practice of core human values and cultural ethics has seen a reciprocal decline from 100% to just 30%," he said.

He lauded the Mahajana Educat...