5th Graduation Day at Mahajana First Grade College

Mysore/Mysuru: 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 Education Society for providing value-based education, stating that students are fortunate to study in an institution that prioritises “samskara” alongside the syllabus.

Dr. Manjunath touched upon the shifting landscape of Indian society and the vital role of women in national development.

He observed that the current trend of women comprising 60% of the student population is a positive sign for the country’s future, further bolstered by the 33% reservation provided in the Lok Sabha.

Drawing inspiration from the life of Dr. Abdul Kalam, he encouraged the youths to harbour big dreams and noted that the naming of the auditorium after the former President serves as a fitting tribute to a leader whose success remains a model for the younger generation.

The Graduation Day also featured insights into the digital age, where Dr. Manjunath cautioned students against the addictive nature of digital media, which he likened to a drug affecting both physical and mental health.

He urged the youths, who represent 65% of the nation’s power, to look beyond government jobs and explore self-reliance through new start-ups.

Prof. N.K. Lokanath, Vice- Chancellor of the University of Mysore, who attended as a guest of honour, reinforced the message of continuous learning. He remarked that the arrival of smart-phones has seemingly diminished the thinking capacity of the youths and stressed that expertise must be paired with punctuality and self-confidence.

A total of 732 students graduating across various disciplines received their degrees. In undergraduate section, 323 students from BA, B.Com, BBA and B.Sc. received their degrees, with 176 students among them passing in distinction.

From the Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Post-Graduate Centre, 409 students graduated across nine streams, with 84 students securing distinctions.

A total of 46 students were honoured with medals and cash prizes for their academic brilliance, consisting of 26 undergraduate and 20 post-graduate awardees.

Earlier, the ceremony began with an NCC Guard of Honour and a traditional “Poorna Kumbha” welcome.

 Principal Dr. B.R. Jayakumari delivered the welcome address. This was followed by the administration of the graduation pledge by Dr. H.C. Sridhar, Academic Dean and Head of the Department of History.

 Shruti Poonacha, Controller of Examinations, proposed a vote of thanks.

 T. Muralidhar Bhagavat, President of Mahajana Education Society, presided.

Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi Muralidhar, Honorary Secretary of Mahajana Education Society, Dr. C.K. Renukarya, Director of the Post-Graduate Centre, office-bearers of Mahajana Education Society, Vice-President B.S. Ravi Kumar, Treasurer S.K. Sanjay, Administrative Officer Prof. P. Sarojamma, Academic Advisor Dr. S.R. Ramesh, Programme Coordinator Dr. H.R. Thimmegowda, D. Geetha, Head of the Department of English and NAAC Coordinator, K. Chandana, Assistant Professor,  Department of English and others were present.