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Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the chief guest for the eleventh convocation, is received by Prof. K. T. Chandy and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai

Administrators , Institute Events , Students

Seen in the center of the image is Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Prime Minister of India) along with Prof. K. T. Chandy (Chairman, Board of Governors) who is seen to the left and Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai (Director,IITM) who is seen behind the chief guest and students (to the right of the chief guest).


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.
 

Collection:
Central Photographic Section Collection
Album Name:
Photograph ID:
001/0032/IMG_0946_1
Album ID:
Date:
1974-09-09
Place:
KV Ground
Event:
Convocation

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