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The chief guest for the eleventh convocation, Mrs. Indira Gandhi arrives at the venue of the event

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

In the image from the left: Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) and Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India).


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 and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director, IITM).
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Album Name:
Photograph ID:
001/0031/IMG_0925_1
Album ID:
Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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