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Prof. K. T. Chandy and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai introduces Mrs. Indira Gandhi to the dignitaries upon her arrival at the campus

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

In the image, the gentleman with his hand extended, Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) introduces Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) to some of the dignitaries present upon her arrival at the Institute. Also seen in the image behind the Chairman is Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM).


The eleventh convocation of IIT Madras took place on the 9th of September, 1974. Unlike most of the previous convocation ceremonies which were held at the Open Air Theatre (OAT) of the Institute, this ceremony was held in the Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) ground which is situated within the Institute’s premises. The chief speaker was Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. Upon arrival at the Institute, the chief speaker was received by Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director). 
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Album Name:
Photograph ID:
001/0031/IMG_0920_1
Album ID:
Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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