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Prof. B. Sengupto hoists the flag on Independence Day, 1967

Administrators , Campus Buildings , Institute Events

In 1967, Independence Day was celebrated with a special parade alongside the No.2 Madras Mixed Coy. The Director of IIT Madras Prof. Sengupto took the salute and addressed the cadets. Prof. Sengupto was the first Director of IIT Madras. He joined as Director in 1959 and served his tenure until the end of 1967. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph.

The NCC building which is seen in the photograph was inaugurated by Major General Virendra Singh (Director-General, NCC) in 1965. It currently houses the JEE/GATE office. (As of September 2021).

Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0308/IMG_0406
Album ID:
Date:
15 August 1967
Place:
NCC Building
Photographer:
C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.
Event:
Independence Day

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