A graduand bows before the Mr. Giani Zail Singh, 1983

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Administrators , Convocations , Inaugurations

This photograph during IIT Madras’ 20th convocation at the Student Activities Centre (SAC). It was the first convocation to be held at this venue.

Seen on the dais, from left, Dr. Raja Ramanna (Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Bombay, partially covered), Mr. A. Sivasailam (Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Madras), Mr. Giani Zail Singh (President of India and chief guest), Mrs. Sheila Kaul (Union Minister for Education and Culture) and Dr. H. V. Hande (Minister of Health). Prof. P. V. Indiresan (Director of IIT Madras) is seen interacting with a graduate (towards the right side of the photograph).

The graduand is yet to be identified.

Collection:

Central Photographic Section Collection

Album Name:

20th Convocation and Inauguration of Student Activities Centre, 1983

Photograph ID:

001/0079/IMG_2555_1

Album ID:

0079

Date:

18 September 1983

Place:

Student Activities Centre (SAC)