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Prof. B. Sengupto addresses the NCC contingents 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. It is likely that the event took place near the NCC building, which is visible in the photograph. 

Independence Day at IIT Madras has taken place at various locations on campus over the years. In the 1960s, it was celebrated in some of the hostels (Krishna in 1962 and 1965, Cauvery in 1967) and also at the stadium on a few occasions. It has also been celebrated at the Administration Block and the Open Air Theatre on a few occasions.

Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0308/IMG_0404
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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