Distinguished guests and some of the IIT Madras faculty at the Computer Centre inauguration, 1973
Administrators , Inaugurations , Visiting VIPs
IBM made a large mural specifically for the occasion, using a photograph of the IBM 370 taken at the Computer Centre. It was made upon Prof. Mahabala’s request. The mural was placed behind the stage of the Central Lecture Theatre (CLT). In this image, it is visible behind the distinguished guests who are seated at the stage. It was around 25 feet long and approximately 6-8 feet high, providing a clear image of the machine. After the inauguration, the mural was kept in one of the classrooms in the Building Sciences Block (BSB) where M.Tech. classes were held.
In his speech at the inauguration, Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director) revealed that a “Special Brochure” about the computer system was released by Dr. Eppler. The brochure contained facts about the IBM 370 and also the important features of the Indo-German Agreements. Dr. Eppler appears to be reading the brochure in the image.
On the stage from left, Dr. Erhard Eppler (Minister of Economic Co-operation, Federal Republic of Germany), Mr. C. Subramaniam (Union Minister for Industrial Development and Science and Technology), Mr. K. T. Chandy (Chairman Board of Governors) and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director).
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